San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Predictions
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.
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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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  SJ Earthquakes |
20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 38 | 28 | 10 | 38:28 | 33 |
| 19 |  Minnesota Utd |
20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 28 | -6 | 22:28 | 25 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Angus Gunn (GK), Jack Jasinski, Max Floriani, Dave Romney, Jamar Ricketts, Ian Harkes, Nick Fernandez, Paul Marie, Niko Tsakiris, Jack Skahan, Luka Jovanovic.
Minnesota United predicted lineup (4-3-3): Drake Callender (GK), Jefferson Díaz, Michael Boxall, Morris Duggan, Anthony Markanich, Owen Gene, Wil Trapp, Joaquín Pereyra, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Marcus Caldeira, Tomás Chancalay.
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):
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Correct Score Prediction
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Player Prop Picks
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.
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
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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 +105 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 49% 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 +210.
San Jose and Minnesota can be backed at -189 and +128 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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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 +140.
Stats: 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
- U.S. Open Cup: 29/04 2026 San Jose 4 Minnesota 2
- MLS: 13/07 2025 Minnesota 4 San Jose 1
- MLS: 09/03 2025 San Jose 0 Minnesota 1
- MLS: 01/09 2024 San Jose 1 Minnesota 2
- MLS: 21/07 2024 Minnesota 2 San Jose 0
- MLS: 01/10 2023 Minnesota 1 San Jose 1
- MLS: 03/09 2023 San Jose 1 Minnesota 1
- MLS: 02/10 2022 San Jose 2 Minnesota 0
- MLS: 20/03 2022 Minnesota 1 San Jose 0
- MLS: 18/08 2021 San Jose 1 Minnesota 1
San Jose Earthquakes League Stats
Minnesota United League Stats
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.60 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for San Jose Earthquakes this season are Preston Judd (11), Ousseni Bouda (5), Timo Werner (5)
- Top Assistors for San Jose Earthquakes this season are Niko Tsakiris (4), Paul Marie (4), Timo Werner (4)
San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on San Jose vs Minnesota, check the team news first. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS as well as the latest injury reports.
SJ Earthquakes Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
SJ Earthquakes Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Minnesota United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
Previous Minnesota United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
San Jose Earthquakes Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Bruce Arena
Minnesota United Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 20 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 40:15 | 46 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 48:38 | 39 |
| 3 | Houston Dynamo | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 29:24 | 38 |
| 4 | Vancouver | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 40:18 | 37 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 36:25 | 35 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 35:21 | 34 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 38:28 | 33 |
| 8 | NE Revolution | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 32:25 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 38:29 | 33 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 48:46 | 30 |
| 11 | St. Louis | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 28:26 | 30 |
| 12 | Charlotte FC | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 35:31 | 29 |
| 13 | Colorado Rapids | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 30:25 | 28 |
| 14 | Real Salt Lake | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 33:30 | 28 |
| 15 | Portland Timbers | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 37:36 | 27 |
| 16 | NYCFC | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 34:29 | 26 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 30:42 | 25 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 25:30 | 25 |
| 19 | Minnesota Utd | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 22:28 | 25 |
| 20 | Seattle Sounders | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 21:26 | 24 |
| 21 | San Diego | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 34:32 | 24 |
| 22 | D.C. United | 20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 27:33 | 24 |
| 23 | Orlando City | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 32:50 | 21 |
| 24 | Toronto FC | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 29:36 | 21 |
| 25 | Columbus Crew | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 28:33 | 20 |
| 26 | Philadelphia | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 30:37 | 20 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 27:37 | 20 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25:39 | 20 |
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| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22:10 | 22 |
| 5 | FC Cincinnati | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 30:20 | 22 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:13 | 22 |
| 7 | Houston Dynamo | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 22 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23:12 | 21 |
| 9 | Colorado Rapids | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:9 | 21 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 21 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 23:16 | 20 |
| 12 | St. Louis | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 17 |
| 13 | San Diego | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24:15 | 15 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25:18 | 15 |
| 15 | Toronto FC | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 22:22 | 15 |
| 16 | SJ Earthquakes | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18:14 | 14 |
| 17 | Austin FC | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13:9 | 14 |
| 18 | Columbus Crew | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13:11 | 14 |
| 19 | Orlando City | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 17:16 | 14 |
| 20 | NY Red Bulls | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16:19 | 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 | Philadelphia | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12:11 | 13 |
| 25 | Seattle Sounders | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14:16 | 13 |
| 26 | LA Galaxy | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12:14 | 13 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:22 | 12 |
| 28 | Minnesota Utd | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13:15 | 10 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12:18 | 9 |
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