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 19:00 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.

Quakes to Frustrate SDFC

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.

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Each Team Won Previous Clash

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	34	19	6	9	64	41	23	64:41	63
20	SJ Earthquakes	34	11	8	15	60	63	-3	60:63	41

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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:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 13 of their last 20 games.

Quakes +0.25 Probability

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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

San Jose 2 - 1 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

Top Pick: Onni Valakari Over 0.5 Shots On Target -141

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.

Latest Onni Valakari Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+255

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-118

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Cristian Espinoza to Score +330

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.

Latest Cristian Espinoza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-137

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Corners Prediction

San Diego Under 4.5 Corners -111

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.

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

10.80 5.90 4.90

Home

10.50 5.40 5.10

Away

10.30 4.90 5.40

San Diego

Total

7.90 3.80 4.10

Home

8.40 5.80 2.60

Away

8.00 3.00 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-111

San Jose Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+105

San Diego Corners

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-122

Most Corners

1

-109

X

+650

2

+128

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San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

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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Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+290

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+160

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-227

12

-385

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-108

2 Hcp +0.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+195

Over 2.5

-250

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-294

No

+200

Anders Dreyer Top of First Goalscorer List

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.

Anders Dreyer (SDFC)

First

+115

Anytime

+400

Cristian Arango (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+148

Anytime

+450

Josef Martínez (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Hirving Lozano (SDFC)

First

+210

Anytime

+540

Tomás Ángel (SDFC)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Onni Valakari (SDFC)

First

+255

Anytime

+750

Ousseni Bouda (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+285

Anytime

+800

Cristian Espinoza (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Alex Mighten (SDFC)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Niko Tsakiris (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Jeppe Tverskov (SDFC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1700

Luca de la Torre (SDFC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Aníbal Godoy (SDFC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Jamar Ricketts (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Hirving Lozano (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+140

Tomás Ángel (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-109

Onni Valakari (SDFC)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-118

Ousseni Bouda (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-111

Cristian Espinoza (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-137

Alex Mighten (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-141

Anders Dreyer (SDFC)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-250

Cristian Arango (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-204

Josef Martínez (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-233

Niko Tsakiris (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-294

Luca de la Torre (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-303

Jeppe Tverskov (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-455

Aníbal Godoy (SDFC)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

Jamar Ricketts (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-500

San Jose Bidding to Continue Unbeaten Home Run

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 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.

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