San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

MLS Betting Preview: San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC

San Jose Earthquakes host Austin FC in this MLS clash at PayPal Park, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Austin +0.75 at -122 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible plan of attack, with our stake divided between +0.5 and +1.0 when they clash with San Jose. We’re expecting defeat to be avoided.

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San Jose Earthquakes have suffered defeat in their last three home games. Most recently, they lost 4-1 on the road at BC Place against Vancouver Whitecaps. The Quakes had just 38% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Beau Leroux scoring the goal.

Austin FC have suffered successive MLS road losses. Their most recent league game was a 1-0 home victory at Q2 Stadium where they beat Los Angeles FC. Nico Estevez's side recorded 45% possession and had two shots on goal, with a late winner coming from Owen Wolff.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Austin are unbeaten when it comes to the past eight meetings against San Jose. In their last clash, hosts Austin came out with a 3-1 victory at Q2 Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have witnessed six draws along with two wins each.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Austin FC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
25	SJ Earthquakes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 1.4 goals from 10.0 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. San Jose have had 49.4% possession and 5.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.3 goals from 8.7 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal, while earning 5.1 corners.

Josef Martinez and Preston Judd lead the way with 4 goals, while Cristian Arango has scored 3. Cristian Arango and DeJuan Jones have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Austin have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.5 goals from 6.9 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 47.0% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 11.2 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Owen Wolff has landed 4 goals, Myrto Uzuni 3, with Oleksandr Svatok and two others scoring 1. Owen Wolff is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

San Jose Earthquakes confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Earl Edwards Jr. (GK), Benjamin Kikanovic, Daniel Munie, David Romney, Jamar Ricketts, Cristian Espinoza, Ronaldo Vieira, Beau Leroux, Ousseni Bouda, Josef Martinez, Cristian Arango.

Austin FC confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Brad Stuver (GK), Mateja Djordjevic, Brendan Hines-Ike, Guilherme Biro, Mikkel Desler, Daniel Pereira, Nicolas Dubersarsky, Jon Gallagher, Robert Taylor, Jader Obrian, Owen Wolff.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re going to side with Austin at +0.75. The Asian Handicap price of -122 looks like an attractive bet for this MLS game and the numbers suggest that we can receive a payout.

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Key San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Austin in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Austin in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 8 consecutive games against Austin.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Austin Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -122 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

San Jose 1 - 1 Austin

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +700. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josef Martínez Under 1.5 Shots On Target -143

Josef Martínez (SJ Earthquakes) can be backed at -143 to not cover the shots on goal total. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.

Latest Josef Martínez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-103

First

+330

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-143

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Owen Wolff to Score +460

Owen Wolff (Austin) has racked up three goals in his past five MLS matches away from home. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +460 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Owen Wolff Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+460

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-270

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -139

All of the past four San Jose games have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with an average of 10.20 corners in the last five Austin matches. We recommend backing the -139 that the teams are able to cover the line, with this Total Corners bet 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

San Jose

Total

10.50 5.40 5.10

Home

11.30 6.60 4.70

Away

11.30 5.70 5.60

Austin

Total

8.90 4.60 4.30

Home

10.50 5.30 5.20

Away

8.50 3.80 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

-103

San Jose Corners

Over 5.5

-135

Under 5.5

-105

Austin Corners

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

+102

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+650

2

+225

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San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC 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.

The bookies have San Jose Earthquakes as -128 favourites for this MLS clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 56% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +275 about Austin FC.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then San Jose are +125 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Austin are +285 and the draw is priced at +160.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. BTTS Yes is available at -213 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-128

X

+325

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+125

X

+160

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-455

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+180

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-102

2 Hcp +0.75

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-217

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+148

Josef Martínez is the First Goalscorer favourite at +330. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at -103.

Josef Martínez (SJ Earthquakes)

First

-103

Anytime

+330

Cristian Arango (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+105

Anytime

+350

Brandon Vazquez (Austin)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Cristian Espinoza (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Myrto Uzuni (Austin)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Diego Rubio (Austin)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Robert Taylor (Austin)

First

+340

Anytime

+1050

Jáder Obrian (Austin)

First

+340

Anytime

+1050

Micah Burton (Austin)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Jimmy Farkarlun (Austin)

First

+360

Anytime

+1100

Osman Bukari (Austin)

First

+360

Anytime

+1050

CJ Fodrey (Austin)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Owen Wolff (Austin)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Jon Gallagher (Austin)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Jamar Ricketts (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Mark-Anthony Kaye (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Julio Cascante (Austin)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Nicolas Dubersarsky (Austin)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Ilie Sánchez (Austin)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Besard Sabovic (Austin)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Daniel Pereira (Austin)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Brandon Vazquez (Austin)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+133

Myrto Uzuni (Austin)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-102

Cristian Espinoza (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-114

Diego Rubio (Austin)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-125

Josef Martínez (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-143

Cristian Arango (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-149

Robert Taylor (Austin)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-167

Jáder Obrian (Austin)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Osman Bukari (Austin)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-179

Jimmy Farkarlun (Austin)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Micah Burton (Austin)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-200

CJ Fodrey (Austin)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-244

Owen Wolff (Austin)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-270

Jon Gallagher (Austin)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-345

Ilie Sánchez (Austin)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Jamar Ricketts (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

Mark-Anthony Kaye (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

Julio Cascante (Austin)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Nicolas Dubersarsky (Austin)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Besard Sabovic (Austin)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

San Jose have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.60 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

Austin have finished with five defeats, four wins and one draw in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

The previous PayPal Park encounter involved Austin beating San Jose on penalties (2-2 AET). The previous 4 H2H meetings at PayPal Park have featured three draws and one San Jose victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
San Jose Earthquakes Home Stats		3-4-3	4.80	2.60	2.20	9	1	10	0
Austin FC Away Stats		4-1-5	3.10	1.40	1.70	5	5	6	4

• 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

San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC Lineups & Team News

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