LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 May 2025

Quakes Good Value to Cause Galaxy Problems

San Jose +0.5 look like the value wager and the numbers back this up. Take the away team at -118 on the Asian Handicap for their MLS encounter, with this being a confident selection on this side.

Galaxy Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Bottom of the table LA Galaxy were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC claimed a 2-1 win. Los Galácticos recorded one shot on target and had 41% possession, while Diego Fagundez bagged the goal.

San Jose Earthquakes played Houston Dynamo at home in their previous game. It was a 3-3 draw at PayPal Park. The Bay Area club recorded 57% possession and had eight shots on goal, while Preston Judd found the net twice and Daniel Munie scored one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It has been four successive wins for Galaxy when playing San Jose. In the last encounter, Galaxy banked a 3-0 victory when visiting Stanford Stadium. The past 10 H2H meetings have included seven victories for Galaxy, two wins for San Jose and a single draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
19	SJ Earthquakes	29	9	8	12	53	51	2	53:51	35
30	LA Galaxy	27	4	7	16	32	55	-23	32:55	19

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Galaxy have 8 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 7.8 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. The Los Angeles side have averaged 49.9% possession and 5.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Diego Fagundez and Marco Reus are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Christian Ramirez has 2. Leading assistor is Marco Reus with 3.

San Jose have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 11.8 attempts, 5.5 shots on goal and 2.4 goals. Bruce Arena's men average 47.9% possession, 4.6 corners in their favour and 5.0 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

The leading goalscorers have been Cristian Arango on 6, Josef Martinez with 5 and Cristian Espinoza 4. DeJuan Jones and Cristian Espinoza are the top assist makers with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

LA Galaxy confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Novak Micovic (GK), Mauricio Cuevas, Mathias Joergensen, Maya Yoshida, John Nelson, Edwin Cerrillo, Lucas Sanabria, Gabriel Pec, Marco Reus, Joseph Paintsil, Matheus Nascimento.

San Jose Earthquakes confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Earl Edwards Jr. (GK), Rodrigues, Daniel Munie, David Romney, Benjamin Kikanovic, Ian Harkes, Beau Leroux, Vitor Costa, Cristian Espinoza, Josef Martinez, Amahl Pellegrino.

LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction & Betting Tips

San Jose +0.5 are capable of landing a return for this MLS encounter. We’ll take them on the Asian Handicap, with the latest stats backing up this pick which is priced at odds of -118.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Galaxy in 15 consecutive games.

Quakes +0.5 Probability

The betting sites make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

San Jose Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Galaxy 1 - 1 San Jose

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +750. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cristian Espinoza to Score +360

Cristian Espinoza (SJ Earthquakes) has netted two goals in his past four MLS games. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +360 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Cristian Espinoza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-286

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Corners Prediction

San Jose Under 4.5 Corners -132

In their past three away matches, San Jose have not covered the 4.5 corners line, with LA Galaxy conceding 4.00 corners on average in their last 5 home games. We recommend backing the -132 that San Jose aren’t able to cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galaxy

Total

9.50 5.00 4.50

Home

8.20 4.10 4.10

Away

10.30 4.60 5.70

San Jose

Total

9.60 4.60 5.00

Home

11.30 6.10 5.20

Away

8.80 3.10 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-102

Galaxy Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

San Jose Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-154

X

+575

2

+148

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LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Galaxy Win

With the bookies giving them a 55% probability of winning, LA Galaxy might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -120 when it comes to triumphing in this MLS clash. San Jose Earthquakes are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +250.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Galaxy are -227, while San Jose are alternatively priced at +163.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -270 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any MLS game. The best football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

-120

X

+335

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+130

X

+170

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-455

X2

-106

Draw No Bet

1

-227

2

+163

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-120

2 Hcp +0.5

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+210

Over 2.5

-278

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-270

No

+188

Christian Ramírez Top of First Goalscorer List

Christian Ramírez is the First Goalscorer favourite at +380 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +123.

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

First

+123

Anytime

+380

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

First

+155

Anytime

+480

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

First

+155

Anytime

+510

Josef Martínez (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+175

Anytime

+510

Riqui Puig (Galaxy)

First

+205

Anytime

+650

Cristian Arango (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Matheus Nascimento (Galaxy)

First

+225

Anytime

+600

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

First

+235

Anytime

+650

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Ousseni Bouda (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Amahl Pellegrino (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+295

Anytime

+800

Cristian Espinoza (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+340

Anytime

+1050

Hernán López (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Carlos Garcés (Galaxy)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Jack Skahan (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Niko Tsakiris (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Tucker Lepley (Galaxy)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Maya Yoshida (Galaxy)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Mauricio Cuevas (Galaxy)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Vitor Costa de Brito (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Mathias Jørgensen (Galaxy)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Julián Aude (Galaxy)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Jamar Ricketts (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Mark-Anthony Kaye (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Marco Reus (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+138

Josef Martínez (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+123

Riqui Puig (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+114

Cristian Arango (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-100

Matheus Nascimento (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-104

Ousseni Bouda (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-130

Miguel Berry (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-122

Joseph Paintsil (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-164

Diego Fagúndez (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-208

Amahl Pellegrino (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-208

Cristian Espinoza (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-286

Christian Ramírez (Galaxy)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-286

Gabriel Pec (Galaxy)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-313

Isaiah Parente (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-417

Hernán López (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Niko Tsakiris (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-476

Jack Skahan (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Carlos Garcés (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-588

Tucker Lepley (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-625

Mauricio Cuevas (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

Maya Yoshida (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-714

Mathias Jørgensen (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-769

Julián Aude (Galaxy)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-769

Vitor Costa de Brito (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-909

Jamar Ricketts (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-1000

LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Lineups & Team News

Our Galaxy vs San Jose team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’ve got details of the MLS squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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