Minnesota United II vs San Jose Earthquakes II: match statistics
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Minnesota United II vs San Jose Earthquakes II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Minnesota United II plays San Jose Earthquakes II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game is scheduled for August 9, 2026.
Recent form
Minnesota United II has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. San Jose Earthquakes II has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Minnesota United II scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.62. San Jose Earthquakes II scores 2.00 and allows 1.26. Games in this league average 3.27 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Minnesota United II's games and 63% of San Jose Earthquakes II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 63%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
San Jose Earthquakes II has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.58 per game. Minnesota United II takes 13.5 shots per game, while San Jose Earthquakes II takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Minnesota United II leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. San Jose Earthquakes II leads at halftime in 47% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
Minnesota United II's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For San Jose Earthquakes II, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.27 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Minnesota United II | San Jose Earthquakes II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
San Jose Earthquakes II is 45% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Minnesota United II · 2 goals / game - San Jose Earthquakes II
San Jose Earthquakes II is 29% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.62 goals / game - Minnesota United II · 1.26 goals / game - San Jose Earthquakes II
Minnesota United II scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while San Jose Earthquakes II keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 meczów).
San Jose Earthquakes II scores in 74% of games (14 of 19 meczów), while Minnesota United II keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Minnesota United II
Over / Under - San Jose Earthquakes II
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
San Jose Earthquakes II is 61% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Minnesota United II · 1.84 pts / game - San Jose Earthquakes II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Minnesota United II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
San Jose Earthquakes II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 42%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Minnesota United II
San Jose Earthquakes II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Minnesota United II | Liga | San Jose Earthquakes II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.00 | 3.27 | • 3.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 57% | 66% | ▼ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 21% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | • 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 84% | • 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Minnesota United II's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against San Jose Earthquakes II. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Minnesota United II and San Jose Earthquakes II play?
Minnesota United II face San Jose Earthquakes II on August 9, 2026 in MLS Next Pro. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Minnesota United II and San Jose Earthquakes II?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Minnesota United II won 1, San Jose Earthquakes II won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Minnesota United II vs San Jose Earthquakes II?
Minnesota United II score 1.38 goals per game on average and San Jose Earthquakes II 2.00. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.27 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Minnesota United II's matches and 63% of San Jose Earthquakes II's.
What form are Minnesota United II and San Jose Earthquakes II in?
Over the last 5 games Minnesota United II have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and San Jose Earthquakes II 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Minnesota United II vs San Jose Earthquakes II?
The statistical background for Minnesota United II vs San Jose Earthquakes II — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.