San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC Predictions
We can’t resist the chance to back Nashville on the basis that they are -104 to land a win against San Jose. We’ll back this Full-Time Result wager with optimism based on the available information.
Read on for our full San Jose vs Nashville betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC Preview
San Jose Earthquakes square off against Nashville SC at PayPal Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Saturday 17 October.
San Jose Earthquakes played Real Salt Lake on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at America First Field. The Bay Area side had 49% of possession and two shots on target, with Jack Jasinski bagging the goal.
Nashville SC beat Sporting Kansas City in their previous game, making it four straight victories. It was a 4-0 home win at Geodis Park. The Boys in Gold had 49% possession and eleven shots on goal, while Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge, Andy Najar and Warren Madrigal were all on target.
H2H: 1-1 Draw in Most Recent Head-to-Head
Geodis Park hosted the last head-to-head when home side Nashville drew 1-1 with San Jose. Each of the past 4 matches involving these teams have seen a draw as the outcome.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC |
29 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 63 | 22 | 41 | 63:22 | 66 |
| 8 |  SJ Earthquakes |
29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 51 | 41 | 10 | 51:41 | 47 |
3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 12.6 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. San Jose have had 50.8% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 11.7 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal, while earning 4.6 corners.
Preston Judd is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Jack Jasinski, David Romney, Eduard Loewen and Reid Roberts each have 1. Beau Leroux is the leading assists maker on 4.
Nashville have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, averaging 16.2 attempts, 6.4 shots on goal and 2.4 goals. BJ Callaghan's team average 53.1% possession, 6.5 corners in their favour and 3.6 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.
Hany Mukhtar is the leading goalscorer with 7, Sam Surridge has 5, with Andy Najar and Reed Baker-Whiting getting 2. Look no further than Cristian Espinoza for the top assist maker (5) in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup (5-3-2): Angus Gunn (GK), Paul Marie, Max Floriani, Dave Romney, Reid Roberts, Jamar Ricketts, Ian Harkes, Nick Fernandez, Beau Leroux, Preston Judd, Ousseni Bouda.
Nashville SC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Brian Schwake (GK), Andy Najar, Jeisson Palacios, Maxwell Woledzi, Reed Baker-Whiting, Matthew Corcoran, Edvard Tagseth, Elias Saad, Cristian Espinoza, Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar.
Main Match Prediction
If you’re in agreement with our viewpoint that Nashville will have the upper hand in this MLS match, you can get odds of -104. We anticipate a return when it comes to this match winner wager.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best MLS stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.
According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 51% chance of landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
There’s a choice to bet on Nashville at a larger price on the Asian Handicap. The bookmakers will produce a number of options and you can select the one that is the most attractive.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re predicting Nashville to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +800. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Cristian Espinoza (Nashville) is available at -114 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.
Hany Mukhtar (Nashville) has scored at least one goal in four consecutive MLS games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +145 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Nashville in their past four games, with the corner count against San Jose going over 4.5 in their last three matches. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -147 that Nashville go over the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our bet builder, try Nashville to claim a victory, less than three goals in total combined with Nashville to rack up over 4.5 corners.
The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC 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.
The favourites have a 51% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Nashville SC chalked up at -104 to land a win in this MLS clash. San Jose Earthquakes are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +230.
There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Nashville -0.5 at -109 or alternatively San Jose +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -125.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -244 on the BTTS 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.
Sam Surridge can be backed to find the net anytime at -111. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +320.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
San Jose have finished with five losses, four victories and one draw in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.90.
Nashville have clocked up four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
The past meeting at PayPal Park saw San Jose draw 1-1 with Nashville.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Earthquakes Home Stats |
4-1-5 | 3.60 | 1.70 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Nashville SC Away Stats |
4-4-2 | 2.30 | 1.50 | 0.80 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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
- Major League Soccer: 15/10 Real Salt Lake 1 SJ Earthquakes1
- Major League Soccer: 11/10 Colorado Rapids 1 SJ Earthquakes1
- Major League Soccer: 27/09 SJ Earthquakes 3 Portland Timbers1
- Major League Soccer: 20/09 SJ Earthquakes 2 Los Angeles FC2
- Major League Soccer: 13/09 SJ Earthquakes 1 Houston Dynamo0
San Jose Earthquakes League Stats
Nashville SC League Stats
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 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 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for San Jose Earthquakes this season are Preston Judd (15), Ousseni Bouda (6), Timo Werner (6)
- Top Assistors for San Jose Earthquakes this season are Beau Leroux (7), Niko Tsakiris (7), Paul Marie (5)
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the San Jose vs Nashville team news before betting. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and the newest injury information.
SJ Earthquakes Predicted Lineup 5-3-2
Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
SJ Earthquakes Predicted Lineup 5-3-2
Nashville SC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
Previous Nashville SC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
San Jose Earthquakes Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Bruce Arena
Nashville SC Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 29 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 63:22 | 66 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 61:30 | 52 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 29 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 70:50 | 52 |
| 4 | St. Louis | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 54:38 | 51 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 53:45 | 50 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 48:41 | 49 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 52:43 | 48 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 51:41 | 47 |
| 9 | Charlotte FC | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 51:43 | 46 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 39:37 | 46 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 59:46 | 45 |
| 12 | Los Angeles FC | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 47:32 | 45 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 38:36 | 41 |
| 14 | LA Galaxy | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 41:50 | 39 |
| 15 | Colorado Rapids | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 41:41 | 38 |
| 16 | Orlando City | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 54:69 | 38 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 39:54 | 36 |
| 18 | FC Cincinnati | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 60:68 | 36 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 51:56 | 33 |
| 20 | Real Salt Lake | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 42:47 | 33 |
| 21 | NYCFC | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 42:40 | 33 |
| 22 | San Diego | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 51:54 | 33 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 44:55 | 33 |
| 24 | D.C. United | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 36:47 | 33 |
| 25 | Columbus Crew | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 44:47 | 32 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 44:53 | 31 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 37:54 | 31 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 36:48 | 30 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 35:59 | 24 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 35:72 | 22 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 45:12 | 43 |
| 2 | St. Louis | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 34:19 | 31 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 29:13 | 30 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 28:15 | 30 |
| 5 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 26:16 | 29 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29:16 | 28 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 28:19 | 28 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 28:21 | 27 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 27 |
| 11 | Orlando City | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 12 | FC Dallas | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 26:20 | 26 |
| 13 | Inter Miami | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 41:26 | 25 |
| 14 | Philadelphia | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25:14 | 25 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 36:27 | 24 |
| 16 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 31:25 | 24 |
| 17 | Seattle Sounders | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23:20 | 24 |
| 18 | Toronto FC | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 34:32 | 24 |
| 19 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22:17 | 23 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 20:18 | 23 |
| 21 | San Diego | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 35:27 | 22 |
| 22 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25:22 | 21 |
| 23 | D.C. United | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20:26 | 20 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 20:19 | 18 |
| 25 | NY Red Bulls | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 22:27 | 18 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 19:21 | 17 |
| 27 | NYCFC | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 26:21 | 16 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 20:26 | 14 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 16:18 | 13 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21:29 | 13 |
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