San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025
MLS Betting Preview: San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego
San Jose Earthquakes host San Diego in this MLS match at PayPal Park, with kick-off set for 20:00 on Sunday 17 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
San Jose +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at -152. They should be able to avoid defeat against San Diego, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.
San Jose Earthquakes were winners last time out. Landing a 2-1 home triumph against Vancouver Whitecaps at PayPal Park. Bruce Arena's team enjoyed 61% possession and had five shots on target, with Josef Martinez and Preston Judd scoring one goal each.
San Diego FC have won five road games on the spin, triumphing 2-0 in their previous appearance. This was against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park. They had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 59% possession and five shots on goal, with Hirving Lozano and Anders Dreyer finding the net.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  San Diego |
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 6 |  SJ Earthquakes |
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6:1 | 9 |
2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. San Jose have had 53.7% possession and 5.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.9 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.
Josef Martinez is the top scorer with 5 goals, Preston Judd has 3, with Cristian Arango and Beau Leroux on 2. DeJuan Jones and Cristian Espinoza have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.
SDFC have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.3 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. They have averaged 60.8% possession, 3.8 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.
Milan Iloski has scored 8 goals, followed by Anders Dreyer on 6 and Hirving Lozano with 3. Anders Dreyer has been top assists provider with 9 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
San Jose Earthquakes confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Daniel (GK), Daniel Munie, Bruno Wilson, David Romney, DeJuan Jones, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Beau Leroux, Vitor Costa, Cristian Espinoza, Josef Martinez, Cristian Arango.
San Diego confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Carlos Dos Santos (GK), Aiden Harangi, Manu Duah, Christopher McVey, Luca Bombino, Anibal Godoy, Jeppe Tverskov, Onni Valakari, David Vazquez, Anders Dreyer, Tomas Angel.
San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego Prediction & Betting Tips
Step into San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.
Match Prediction
When San Jose line up for this MLS game, we will back them at -152 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.
Our MLS experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.
Key San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego league stats:
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 60.2% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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San Diego
San Jose are available to back at +750 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
Onni Valakari (SDFC) is available at -141 to have one or more shots on goal. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.
Cristian Espinoza (SJ Earthquakes) has managed three goals in his past ten MLS matches on home soil. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +330 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
San Diego have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in five consecutive away matches, with San Jose conceding under 4.5 corners in their past two games. We advise betting on the -111 that San Diego won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a same-game multi, then we’ve got San Jose with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, BTTS Yes and also Onni Valakari (SDFC) to record one or more shots on target.
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San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego 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 44% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with San Jose Earthquakes chalked up at +125 to land a win in this MLS clash. If you’re interested in wagering San Diego, you can get +175 for the underdog.
It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. San Jose can be backed at -147 or alternatively San Diego are on offer at +102.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -294.
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There is +115 available that Anders Dreyer finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +400.
San Jose haven’t tasted defeat in six consecutive matches at PayPal Park. The Quakes have managed five draws, three victories and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.60 goals per game and conceding 2.00.
San Diego have clocked up five straight away wins. Mikey Varas' team have racked up six wins and four losses in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Earthquakes Home Stats |
3-5-2 | 4.60 | 2.60 | 2.00 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 0 | |
| San Diego Away Stats |
6-0-4 | 3.90 | 2.10 | 1.80 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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 League Stats
San Diego League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 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 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 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 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 60.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 60.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for San Jose Earthquakes this season are Cristian Arango (11), Josef Martinez (11), Preston Judd (5)
- Top Assistors for San Jose Earthquakes this season are Cristian Espinoza (8), DeJuan Jones (6), Beau Leroux (3)
San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the San Jose vs SDFC team news before betting. Receive the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
SJ Earthquakes Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
San Diego Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
SJ Earthquakes Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
San Diego Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
SJ Earthquakes Substitutes
- 2Jamar Ricketts
- 6Ian Harkes
- 11Ousseni Bouda
- 18Reid Roberts
- 19Preston Judd
- 21Noel Buck
- 24Nick Lima
- 25Max Floriani
- 36Earl Edwards Jr.
San Diego Substitutes
- 7Marcus Ingvartsen
- 14Luca de la Torre
- 15Pedro Soma
- 17Paddy McNair
- 18Duran Ferree
- 21Corey Baird
- 22Franco Negri
- 24Emmanuel Boateng
- 25Ian Pilcher
Previous San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
Previous San Diego Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
San Jose Earthquakes Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Bruce Arena
San Diego Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 12 |
| 3 | NYCFC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 4 | San Diego | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 5 | Nashville SC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 10 |
| 6 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 9 | Inter Miami | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 7 |
| 10 | NY Red Bulls | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 12 | Houston Dynamo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 13 | D.C. United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 14 | FC Dallas | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 15 | Charlotte FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 16 | Chicago Fire | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 17 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 18 | Austin FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Sporting KC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 21 | Minnesota Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:11 | 4 |
| 22 | NE Revolution | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 23 | Atlanta United | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 24 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:11 | 3 |
| 25 | FC Cincinnati | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:10 | 3 |
| 27 | Orlando City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:12 | 3 |
| 28 | Columbus Crew | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 2 |
| 29 | St. Louis | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:6 | 1 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 3 | NYCFC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 4 | San Diego | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:0 | 6 |
| 5 | Nashville SC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 6 | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 11 | LA Galaxy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 12 | Charlotte FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 14 | NE Revolution | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 3 |
| 15 | Chicago Fire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 16 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 17 | Atlanta United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 3 |
| 18 | FC Cincinnati | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 19 | Minnesota Utd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 20 | D.C. United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 21 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 23 | NY Red Bulls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 3 |
| 24 | Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 25 | Sporting KC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 26 | St. Louis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
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