United States - MLSData current as of September 13, 2026

SJ Earthquakes vs Atlanta United FC: match statistics

165%(1.88)
X20%(4.05)
215%(3.51)

SJ Earthquakes hold a clear advantage in this matchup, especially in home games. The hosts won their only home match of the season 3-0, keeping a clean sheet and maintaining a 100% win rate at their home ground. Atlanta United FC are in terrible away form, losing all matches on the road and failing to score a single goal in away fixtures this season. xG statistics also favor the hosts – SJ Earthquakes generate an average of 1.89 xG in home matches against just 0.79 xG conceded, while Atlanta have only 0.91 xG away with 1.23 xG conceded. The form from the last five matches further highlights the hosts' advantage with 1.8 points per match compared to just 0.2 points for the visitors. The difference in offensive and defensive efficiency of both teams in the context of match venues points to a clear victory for SJ Earthquakes.

SJ Earthquakes vs Atlanta United FC: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

SJ Earthquakes played against Atlanta United FC in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

SJ Earthquakes has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Atlanta United FC has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 0.00 points per game.

Scoring records

SJ Earthquakes scores 3.00 goals per game and allows 0.00. Atlanta United FC scores 0.00 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 0% of SJ Earthquakes's games and 0% of Atlanta United FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 0%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

SJ Earthquakes has the higher season xG average, 1.89 to 0.91 per game. SJ Earthquakes takes 17.0 shots per game, while Atlanta United FC takes 8.0.

First-half and second-half trends

SJ Earthquakes leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Atlanta United FC leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

SJ Earthquakes's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Atlanta United FC, it is minutes 0-15 (0 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

MLS games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

SJ Earthquakes hold a clear advantage in this matchup, especially in home games. The hosts won their only home match of the season 3-0, keeping a clean sheet and maintaining a 100% win rate at their home ground. Atlanta United FC are in terrible away form, losing all matches on the road and failing to score a single goal in away fixtures this season. xG statistics also favor the hosts – SJ Earthquakes generate an average of 1.89 xG in home matches against just 0.79 xG conceded, while Atlanta have only 0.91 xG away with 1.23 xG conceded. The form from the last five matches further highlights the hosts' advantage with 1.8 points per match compared to just 0.2 points for the visitors. The difference in offensive and defensive efficiency of both teams in the context of match venues points to a clear victory for SJ Earthquakes.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

46Possession (%)54
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
11Shots8
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
5Shots on target1
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
1.34xG0.81
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
7Corners4
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
40Dangerous attacks31
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
9Fouls19
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
1Cards3
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
3Goals scored / game0
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0Goals allowed / game2
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
44%Average possession46%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
6Shots on target / game3
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

17Shots per game8
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
6Shots on target3
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
17.6%Shot conversion0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
44%Possession46%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
1.89xG for0.91
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0.79xG against1.23
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

Shooting quality

SJ Earthquakes: Counter-attackingAtlanta United FC: Balanced
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
Accuracy (shots on target)35%38%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.500.00

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

SJ Earthquakes
W
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-0
3.00 pts / game · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 3.0Goals conceded: 0.0xG: 1.89Opponent xG: 0.79BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 100%
Atlanta United FC
L
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W0% D100% L
Season (W-D-L)
0-0-1
0.00 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-0-1
0.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 away
0-0-1
L
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.0Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 0.91Opponent xG: 1.23BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 0%

Goalshow 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.

SJ Earthquakes scoring profile: very strong

SJ Earthquakes scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Atlanta United FC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).

Atlanta United FC scoring profile: more difficult

Atlanta United FC scores in 0% of games (0 of 1 meczów), while SJ Earthquakes keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 meczów).

3Goals scored (season)0
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0Goals conceded (season)2
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
3Average goals per game2
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
3Goals scored (last 5)0
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0Goals conceded (last 5)2
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
100%2 goals0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
100%3 goals0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0%4 goals0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

How often they concede at least...

0%1 goal100%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0%2 goals100%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0%3 goals0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0%4 goals0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

* 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.

42%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0%BTTS in both halves0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
100%Scored in both halves0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

BTTS and goal count

0%Min. 3 goals and BTTS0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
100%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0%BTTS - last 50%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

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.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
100%Min. 2 goals before half-time0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time100%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

SJ Earthquakes is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

3 pts / game - SJ Earthquakes · 1 pts / game - Atlanta United FC

SJ Earthquakes - half-time state
100% leading0% draw0% trailing
Atlanta United FC - half-time state
0% leading100% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

3Points per game (1st half)1
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
2Goals scored (1st half)0
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0Goals conceded (1st half)0
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
2Average goals (1st half)0
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
100%Clean sheet before half-time100%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0%No goal before half-time100%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

After half-time (2nd half)

3Points per game (2nd half)0
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
1Goals scored (2nd half)0
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0Goals conceded (2nd half)2
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
1Average goals (2nd half)2
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
100%Clean sheet after half-time0%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC
0%No goal after half-time100%
SJ EarthquakesAtlanta United FC

SJ Earthquakes - second-half results

100% W0% D0% L
3
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
3.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Atlanta United FC - second-half results

0% W0% D100% L
1
Half-time points
0
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
0
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime+2.0

Allows 2.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

SJ Earthquakes - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game3.003.00
Goals scored / game2.01.0
Goals allowed / game0.00.0
Average goals per game2.01.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals100%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%100%
No goal0%0%
Goal difference+2+1
Half-time: 100% leading - 0% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 100% won - 0% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Atlanta United FC - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.000.00
Goals scored / game0.00.0
Goals allowed / game0.02.0
Average goals per game0.02.0
1 goal0%100%
2 goals0%100%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%0%
No goal100%100%
Goal difference0-2
Half-time: 0% leading - 100% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 0% draw - 100% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

SJ Earthquakes
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
2
0
31-45
1
0
46-60
0
0
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Atlanta United FC
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
0
0
46-60
0
0
61-75
0
2
76-90

Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.50
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
2.5 : 0.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
90%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
0%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
0%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

SJ Earthquakes

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+1.10
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.90
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
0.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.11
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.79
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
139%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
0%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-1.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Atlanta United FC

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.32
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-1.68
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
0.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.91
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.77
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
0%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
93%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).

Teams vs league

SJ EarthquakesLigaAtlanta United FC
Average goals per game 3.002.79 2.00
Both teams scored 0%42% 0%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 100%53% 0%
Clean sheets 100%29% 0%
Goal before half-time 100%74% 0%
Goal after half-time 100%95% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.79
Average goals per game
42%
Both teams scored
53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
2.16
Home goals / game
0.63
Away goals / game
+243%
Home attack advantage
+71%
Home defensive advantage
+74%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
95%
1 goal
47%
2 goals
5%
3 goals
0%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Atlanta United FCYellow cardEmmanuel Latte Lath
  2. SJ EarthquakesGoalPreston JuddAssist: Jamar Ricketts
  3. Atlanta United FCYellow cardCooper Sanchez
  4. Atlanta United FCYellow cardRonald José Hernández Pimentel
  5. SJ EarthquakesSubstitutionOn: Timo WernerOff: Preston Judd
  6. Atlanta United FCSubstitutionOn: Pedro Miguel Santos AmadorOff: Cooper Sanchez
  7. SJ EarthquakesGoalOusseni BoudaAssist: Timo Werner
  8. SJ EarthquakesYellow cardDeJuan Jones

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of SJ Earthquakes vs Atlanta United FC?

The MLS match finished SJ Earthquakes 2:0 Atlanta United FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before SJ Earthquakes vs Atlanta United FC?

SJ Earthquakes score 3.00 goals per game on average and Atlanta United FC 0.00. The MLS average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 0% of SJ Earthquakes's matches and 0% of Atlanta United FC's.

What form are SJ Earthquakes and Atlanta United FC in?

Over the last 5 games SJ Earthquakes have a 1-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Atlanta United FC 0-0-1 (0.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for SJ Earthquakes vs Atlanta United FC?

The statistical background for SJ Earthquakes vs Atlanta United FC — 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.