San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
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Value bet: Houston Dynamo to win @ 2.70 – our chance 40% vs 37% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultHouston Dynamo to win ✗40% · @2.70
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.65
San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo preview and prediction
The match
Houston Dynamo travel to PayPal Park in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 13 September (03:30 WAT) to face San Jose Earthquakes. San Jose Earthquakes are 4th with 52 points from 34 games (in the top four), while Houston Dynamo sit 5th on 51 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
San Jose Earthquakes's last 5: WDDLL Most recently they beat San Diego 3–2 away. They average 1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Houston Dynamo's last 5: WDDLW Most recently they beat Real Salt Lake 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Houston Dynamo arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 30 August 2026, finished Houston Dynamo 0–0 San Jose Earthquakes.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.4 for San Jose Earthquakes and 1.5 for Houston Dynamo. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 62%.
Betting angles
Win chances: San Jose Earthquakes 37%, draw 24%, Houston Dynamo 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.57.
Value angle: Houston Dynamo to win at 2.70 – 40% on our numbers against 37% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 62% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Houston Dynamo. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
San Jose Earthquakes37%fair 2.74 · @2.38
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.30
Houston Dynamo40%fair 2.51 · @2.70
2.88Expected goals
1.40San Jose Earthquakes xG
1.48Houston Dynamo xG
62%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–08%
0–26%
From our goals model: San Jose Earthquakes 1.4 – 1.5 Houston Dynamo expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo?
On our numbers San Jose Earthquakes have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Houston Dynamo 40%.
How many goals will there be in San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo?
Our predicted score is San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Houston Dynamo, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo?
San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 13 September 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at PayPal Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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