Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 Apr 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes
Sporting Kansas City square off against San Jose Earthquakes at Children's Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 11 April.
We’re going to side with San Jose at -110 to defeat Sporting KC and this looks like a standout bet. The Full-Time Result market presents us with the opportunity to grab some value for this prediction.
Sporting Kansas City have been defeated in back-to-back MLS games. On the road at America First Field, Real Salt Lake recently beat them 3-1. The Missouri club managed three shots on target and had 51% possession, while Dejan Joveljic scored the goal.
San Jose Earthquakes have won their previous two MLS games. The latest was a 3-0 home triumph at PayPal Park against San Diego FC. Bruce Arena's team had 40% possession and ten shots on goal, with Niko Tsakiris finding the net twice and Preston Judd scoring one.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 3-0 in favour of home side San Jose when they last played Sporting, with the clash taking place at PayPal Park. The past 10 H2H matches have included five Sporting victories, two draws and three San Jose wins.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  SJ Earthquakes |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 10:1 | 15 |
| 27 |  Sporting KC |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 6:14 | 4 |
1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 5.9 attempts. Sporting KC have had 46.4% possession and 4.4 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.3 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts, while being awarded 6.2 corners.
Dejan Joveljic is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov and Lasse Berg Johnsen both have 1. Justin Reynolds, Calvin Harris and Manu Garcia have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
San Jose have won 7 and lost 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 12.4 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal. The Quakes average 47.2% possession, 8.7 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 8.0 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.
Niko Tsakiris and Preston Judd have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Beau Leroux on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Beau Leroux, Timo Werner and Jamar Ricketts who have all made 2.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sporting KC predicted lineup (5-4-1): John Pulskamp (GK), Justin Reynolds, Ian James, Jansen Miller, Ethan Bartlow, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Manu García, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Jake Davis, Calvin Harris, Dejan Joveljić.
San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel (GK), Benjamin Kikanovic, Daniel Munie, Reid Roberts, David Romney, Ronaldo Vieira, Beau Leroux, Jack Skahan, Niko Tsakiris, Ousseni Bouda, Preston Judd.
Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
San Jose look like a standout wager for this MLS clash as we’re expecting them to triumph. You can get a price of -110 that the visitors secure a win and this looks like value on the basis of the latest team news and stats.
We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the MLS experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.
Key Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes league stats:
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
The Match Result & Total market provides both the chance to bet on San Jose to win and also combine this selection with a forecast for how many goals will be scored.
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Correct Score Prediction
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San Jose
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing San Jose to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +600 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Beau Leroux (SJ Earthquakes) has racked up two goals in his past five MLS away matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +320.
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Corners Prediction
In their past six games, Sporting KC have not covered the 4.5 corners line. We’re backing Sporting to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at -120.
Sporting KC
San Jose
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a same-game multi, then we’ve got San Jose to claim a victory, more than two goals in total and also Sporting KC Under 4.5 corners.
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Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes 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.
With a roughly 52% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -110 betting odds for San Jose Earthquakes winning this MLS clash. If you’re interested in wagering Sporting Kansas City, you can get +255 for the underdog.
San Jose can be backed at -114 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Sporting +0.5 are -114 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -233 on the BTTS market.
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Those interested in Timo Werner to find the net anytime can get +140, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +440.
Sporting KC have failed to win in their last six matches at Children's Mercy Park. The Missouri club have recorded six defeats, three draws and one victory in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
San Jose have five victories and five defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
San Jose won 2-1 when they last played Sporting at Children's Mercy Park. Sporting have landed victory in four of the past 8 H2H meetings at Children's Mercy Park, with San Jose securing a win along with three draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Kansas City Home Stats |
1-3-6 | 3.00 | 1.10 | 1.90 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
| San Jose Earthquakes Away Stats |
5-0-5 | 3.40 | 1.50 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 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
- MLS: 22/02 2026 San Jose 3 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 20/04 2025 San Jose 3 Sporting KC 5
- MLS: 02/03 2025 Sporting KC 1 San Jose 2
- MLS: 14/07 2024 San Jose 1 Sporting KC 2
- MLS: 17/03 2024 Sporting KC 2 San Jose 1
- MLS: 26/10 2023 Sporting KC 4 San Jose 2
- MLS: 27/08 2023 Sporting KC 3 San Jose 0
- MLS: 16/04 2023 San Jose 3 Sporting KC 0
- MLS: 28/08 2022 Sporting KC 1 San Jose 0
- MLS: 23/05 2022 San Jose 1 Sporting KC 1
Sporting KC League Stats
San Jose Earthquakes League Stats
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 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 3 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 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 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 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 13.20 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 2 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 46.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 47.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting KC this season are Dejan Joveljic (4), Lasse Berg Johnsen (1), Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov (1)
- Top Assistors for Sporting KC this season are Calvin Harris (1), Jacob Davis (1), Justin Reynolds (1)
Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Lineups & Team News
Check the Sporting vs San Jose team news before you place your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and the newest injury information.
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
SJ Earthquakes Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
SJ Earthquakes Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Sporting KC Lineups
Previous San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sporting KC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Raphael Wicky
San Jose Earthquakes Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles FC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14:0 | 16 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17:4 | 15 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10:1 | 15 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:3 | 13 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 13 |
| 7 | NYCFC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 11 |
| 9 | San Diego | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:8 | 11 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12:7 | 11 |
| 11 | Inter Miami | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:10 | 10 |
| 14 | NY Red Bulls | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:13 | 10 |
| 15 | Colorado Rapids | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13:10 | 9 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:12 | 8 |
| 17 | D.C. United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:8 | 7 |
| 18 | NE Revolution | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 20 | FC Cincinnati | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9:15 | 6 |
| 21 | Austin FC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 22 | Columbus Crew | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:9 | 5 |
| 23 | LA Galaxy | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:10 | 5 |
| 24 | St. Louis | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 25 | Atlanta United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:11 | 4 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:15 | 4 |
| 27 | Sporting KC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:14 | 4 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7:17 | 3 |
| 29 | Orlando City | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5:23 | 3 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:0 | 12 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 3 | Charlotte FC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 5 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 7 | FC Dallas | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 8 | San Diego | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:2 | 7 |
| 9 | NYCFC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Toronto FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 11 | NE Revolution | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:1 | 6 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 14 | FC Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 16 | Houston Dynamo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 17 | Austin FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 19 | St. Louis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 20 | Minnesota Utd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 21 | Atlanta United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 24 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 26 | Inter Miami | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 0 |
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