San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026

San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Minnesota Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -103

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The best plan could involve backing Minnesota with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -103 when clashing with San Jose. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

Our San Jose vs Minnesota betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Preview

San Jose Earthquakes host Minnesota United at PayPal Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Saturday 22 August.

San Jose Earthquakes have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 1-0 scoreline occurred away at Dignity Health Sports Park against LA Galaxy. The Bay Area club had most of the ball recording 63% possession and five shots on target.

Minnesota United were beaten in their previous game, losing 2-1 at home to Atlanta United at Allianz Field. Cameron Knowles' side had four shots on goal and 53% possession, with Anthony Markanich finding the net.

H2H: 4-2 Triumph for Quakes in Last H2H

The most recent head-to-head saw San Jose record a 4-2 U.S. Open Cup home victory against Minnesota. The past 10 H2H games have seen five Minnesota triumphs, two San Jose wins and three draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	SJ Earthquakes	28	13	7	8	50	40	10	50:40	46
25	Minnesota Utd	28	7	9	12	42	51	-9	42:51	30

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San Jose have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. Bruce Arena's team have averaged 47.7% possession and 5.9 corners per match, conceding 2.2 goals and 5.1 corners from 6.7 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts.

Top goalscorer Preston Judd has found the net 5 times, with Beau Leroux, Daniel Munie and Reid Roberts scoring 2 each. Leading assistor is Jack Skahan with 2.

Minnesota have won 1, lost 4 and drawn 5, averaging 13.3 attempts, 4.9 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. They average 48.6% possession, 6.6 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts.

Anthony Markanich and Kelvin Yeboah top the team’s scoring charts on 3 goals, with Joaquin Pereyra on 2. Joaquin Pereyra has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

San Jose Earthquakes confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Angus Gunn (GK), Benjamin Kikanovic, Daniel Munie, Reid Roberts, Vitor Costa, Jonathan Gonzalez, Beau Leroux, Ousseni Bouda, Niko Tsakiris, Timo Werner, Preston Judd.

Minnesota United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Drake Callender (GK), Jefferson Diaz, Michael Boxall, Morris Duggan, Kyle Duncan, Owen Gene, Wil Trapp, Anthony Markanich, Joaquin Pereyra, Kelvin Yeboah, Marcus Caldeira.

Main Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Minnesota +0.25 at odds of -103 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this MLS showdown.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Minnesota in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Minnesota in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 9 of their last 15 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 8 of their last 10 games against Minnesota.

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Correct Score Prediction

San Jose 0 - 1 Minnesota

A 1-0 win in favor of Minnesota is available at odds of +900. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joaquín Pereyra Over 0.5 Shots On Target -128

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota) can be wagered at -128 to register at least one shot on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest Joaquín Pereyra Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

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Anthony Markanich to Score +550

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota) has netted two goals in his past five MLS games on the road. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +550 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Anthony Markanich Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Minnesota Over 4.5 Corners -116

In their past eight matches, Minnesota have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last two San Jose home games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. There are odds of -116 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think Minnesota will cover the line.

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

11.00 5.90 5.10

Home

11.70 8.30 3.40

Away

10.80 4.80 6.00

Minnesota

Total

10.90 6.60 4.30

Home

10.00 5.50 4.50

Away

11.10 5.80 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-135

San Jose Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-147

Minnesota Corners

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-118

Most Corners

1

-127

X

+650

2

+123

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San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United 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.

San Jose Earthquakes are the +117 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 46% chance of winning this MLS encounter according to the latest betting odds. Minnesota United are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +190.

San Jose and Minnesota can be backed at -164 and +112 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -238 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+117

X

+275

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+140

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-400

X2

-152

Draw No Bet

1

-164

2

+112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-112

2 Hcp +0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+163

Over 2.5

-217

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-238

No

+165

Luka Jovanovic is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +430. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +145.

Luka Jovanovic (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+430

Anytime

+145

Preston Judd (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+500

Anytime

+150

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)

First

+500

Anytime

+160

Timo Werner (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+480

Anytime

+165

Tomás Chancalay (Minnesota)

First

+600

Anytime

+200

Ousseni Bouda (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+700

Anytime

+240

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

First

+800

Anytime

+250

Benjamin Kikanovic (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+850

Anytime

+300

Beau Leroux (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+950

Anytime

+320

Jack Skahan (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+1000

Anytime

+340

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

First

+1200

Anytime

+400

Niko Tsakiris (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+1100

Anytime

+400

Ian Harkes (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+1300

Anytime

+430

Dave Romney (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+1300

Anytime

+450

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota)

First

+1500

Anytime

+550

Edwyn Mendoza (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+1500

Anytime

+550

Jonathan González (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+1700

Anytime

+575

Paul Marie (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+1700

Anytime

+575

Vitor Costa de Brito (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Jamar Ricketts (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+1900

Anytime

+650

Wil Trapp (Minnesota)

First

+1900

Anytime

+650

Daniel Munie (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

DJ Taylor (Minnesota)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Tomás Chancalay (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Ousseni Bouda (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Benjamin Kikanovic (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Beau Leroux (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Jack Skahan (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-

Niko Tsakiris (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Preston Judd (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Luka Jovanovic (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Timo Werner (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Ian Harkes (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Dave Romney (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Anthony Markanich (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

Edwyn Mendoza (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-

Jonathan González (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Paul Marie (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Jamar Ricketts (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Vitor Costa de Brito (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Wil Trapp (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

DJ Taylor (Minnesota)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Daniel Munie (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
San Jose have suffered three consecutive losses at PayPal Park. The Bay Area club have collected five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Minnesota have gone without an away win in the last three games. Cameron Knowles' side have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

In the last meeting at PayPal Park, San Jose defeated Minnesota by a 4-2 scoreline. The past 7 H2H meetings at PayPal Park have resulted in four Minnesota victories and one San Jose win. There have also been two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
San Jose Earthquakes Home Stats		5-1-4	3.30	1.90	1.40	7	3	5	5
Minnesota United Away Stats		4-2-4	3.40	1.40	2.00	8	2	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

San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Lineups & Team News

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