LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Aug 2026
LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Predictions
San Jose look a nice wager to topple LA Galaxy and we can take them at -137 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.
Read on for our full LA Galaxy vs San Jose betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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LA Galaxy clash with San Jose Earthquakes at Dignity Health Sports Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Wednesday 19 August.
LA Galaxy suffered a defeat in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Shell Energy Stadium against Houston Dynamo. Greg Vanney's men ended up with just 39% possession and didn’t have any shots on target.
San Jose Earthquakes have suffered back-to-back losses, recently being beaten at home by St. Louis City 3-1 at PayPal Park. The Quakes recorded 52% possession and had one shot on goal, while Beau Leroux found the net.
Most Recent H2H Clash Ended 1-1
San Jose boast an unbeaten record in the past three games against Galaxy, with the last clash ending 1-1 at Stanford Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in six Galaxy wins, three draws and one San Jose success.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  SJ Earthquakes |
19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 27 | 11 | 38:27 | 33 |
| 22 |  LA Galaxy |
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 30 | -6 | 24:30 | 22 |
2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 9.7 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. Galaxy have had 43.2% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 12.5 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal, while earning 3.9 corners.
Top scorer Gabriel Pec has found the net 4 times, Joseph Paintsil 3, with Troy Elgersma and Matheus Nascimento both scoring 1. Marco Reus is the top assists maker with 3.
San Jose have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.6 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Bruce Arena's team average 45.7% possession, 5.7 corners in their favour and 5.8 corners against, while conceding 2.3 goals from 15.6 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal.
Preston Judd is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Timo Werner on 3, with Beau Leroux and two others bagging 2. Jack Skahan and Nick Fernandez have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
LA Galaxy predicted lineup (4-3-3): JT Marcinkowski (GK), Harbor Miller, Jakob Glesnes, Maya Yoshida, John Nelson, Lucas Sanabria, Justin Haak, Isaiah Parente, Robert Taylor, Kyogo Furuhashi, Joseph Paintsil.
San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Angus Gunn (GK), Jamar Ricketts, Reid Roberts, Daniel Munie, Benjamin Kikanovic, Ronaldo Vieira, Beau Leroux, Niko Tsakiris, Timo Werner, Preston Judd, Ousseni Bouda.
Main Match Prediction
Wager on San Jose +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -137 for this MLS game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest MLS injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 57.8% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Let’s go for San Jose to win 2-1, a bet which is available at +750. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Benjamin Kikanovic (SJ Earthquakes) can be backed at +105 to register at least one shot on goal. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.
Timo Werner (SJ Earthquakes) has scored at least one goal in three straight MLS games away from home. We’ll throw a dart at +170 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Corners Prediction
There’s been a corner average of 7.20 in the past five home games involving LA Galaxy, with the previous five San Jose matches averaging 9.80. We’re anticipating the sides to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners bet on offer at -115.
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Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this same-game multi including San Jose with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, Yes on the Both Teams to Score market along with Benjamin Kikanovic (SJ Earthquakes) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
LA Galaxy are available at +118 to come away with a triumph in this MLS clash, meaning a 46% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +185 for San Jose Earthquakes.
There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Galaxy available at -161 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents San Jose at +110.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -278.
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You will find favourite João Klauss De Mello at +500 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +160 that he finds the net any time.
Stats: MLS matches only
LA Galaxy are winless in the last five games at Dignity Health Sports Park. Greg Vanney's men have managed four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
San Jose have collected six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
San Jose won 1-0 when they last played Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. In the past 9 H2H meetings at Dignity Health Sports Park, San Jose have won five and Galaxy have triumphed in the remainder.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Galaxy Home Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.50 | 1.10 | 1.40 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| San Jose Earthquakes Away Stats |
6-1-3 | 3.80 | 2.10 | 1.70 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- MLS: 26/07 2026 San Jose 1 LA Galaxy 1
- MLS: 29/06 2025 San Jose 1 LA Galaxy 1
- MLS: 29/05 2025 LA Galaxy 0 San Jose 1
- MLS: 30/06 2024 San Jose 0 LA Galaxy 3
- MLS: 22/04 2024 LA Galaxy 4 San Jose 3
- MLS: 03/03 2024 San Jose 1 LA Galaxy 3
- MLS: 31/08 2023 San Jose 2 LA Galaxy 3
- MLS: 02/07 2023 San Jose 2 LA Galaxy 2
- MLS: 15/05 2023 LA Galaxy 2 San Jose 1
- MLS: 25/09 2022 San Jose 2 LA Galaxy 3
LA Galaxy League Stats
San Jose Earthquakes League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 2.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for LA Galaxy this season are Gabriel Pec (5), Joao Klauss (5), Joseph Paintsil (4)
- Top Assistors for LA Galaxy this season are Marco Reus (6), Gabriel Pec (4), Joseph Paintsil (2)
LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Galaxy vs San Jose team news before betting. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and the latest on injuries.
LA Galaxy Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
SJ Earthquakes Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
LA Galaxy Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
SJ Earthquakes Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous LA Galaxy Lineups
Previous San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
LA Galaxy Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Greg Vanney
San Jose Earthquakes Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 39:15 | 43 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 46:36 | 38 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 40:17 | 37 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 28:24 | 35 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 35:20 | 34 |
| 6 | SJ Earthquakes | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38:27 | 33 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 34:24 | 32 |
| 8 | NE Revolution | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 29:25 | 30 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 34:26 | 30 |
| 10 | St. Louis | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27:25 | 29 |
| 11 | Charlotte FC | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32:28 | 28 |
| 12 | Real Salt Lake | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30:26 | 28 |
| 13 | FC Cincinnati | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46:45 | 27 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 33:27 | 26 |
| 15 | Colorado Rapids | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 29:25 | 25 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30:41 | 25 |
| 17 | Minnesota Utd | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 21:26 | 25 |
| 18 | Portland Timbers | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 34:35 | 24 |
| 19 | Seattle Sounders | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 20:24 | 24 |
| 20 | San Diego | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 33:29 | 24 |
| 21 | D.C. United | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27:30 | 24 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 24:30 | 22 |
| 23 | Orlando City | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31:48 | 21 |
| 24 | Columbus Crew | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27:31 | 20 |
| 25 | Toronto FC | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 26:33 | 20 |
| 26 | Philadelphia | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 28:35 | 19 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25:36 | 17 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 23:38 | 17 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21:34 | 15 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 18:48 | 14 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 29:10 | 28 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 21:10 | 25 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22:5 | 22 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22:10 | 22 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19:9 | 22 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 22 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23:12 | 21 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 21 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 28:19 | 19 |
| 10 | Colorado Rapids | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 19:9 | 18 |
| 11 | St. Louis | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 17 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20:15 | 17 |
| 13 | San Diego | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24:15 | 15 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25:18 | 15 |
| 15 | SJ Earthquakes | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18:14 | 14 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13:9 | 14 |
| 17 | Columbus Crew | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:9 | 14 |
| 18 | Orlando City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 14 |
| 19 | Toronto FC | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 19:19 | 14 |
| 20 | NY Red Bulls | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:18 | 14 |
| 21 | Inter Miami | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21:17 | 13 |
| 22 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 23 | CF Montréal | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13:11 | 13 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:14 | 13 |
| 25 | Philadelphia | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:9 | 12 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15:19 | 12 |
| 27 | Minnesota Utd | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7:6 | 11 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13:15 | 10 |
| 29 | LA Galaxy | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | 10 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11:17 | 8 |
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