SJ Earthquakes vs Los Angeles FC: match statistics
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SJ Earthquakes vs Los Angeles FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
SJ Earthquakes plays Los Angeles FC in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026.
Recent form
SJ Earthquakes has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Los Angeles FC has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
SJ Earthquakes scores 1.76 goals per game and allows 1.44. Los Angeles FC scores 1.58 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of SJ Earthquakes's games and 42% of Los Angeles FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 50%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Los Angeles FC has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.50 per game. SJ Earthquakes takes 13.4 shots per game, while Los Angeles FC takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
SJ Earthquakes leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Los Angeles FC leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
SJ Earthquakes's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (11 goals). For Los Angeles FC, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
| SJ Earthquakes | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
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.
SJ Earthquakes is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - SJ Earthquakes · 1.2 pts / game - Los Angeles FC
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.
SJ Earthquakes is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.76 goals / game - SJ Earthquakes · 1.58 goals / game - Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - SJ Earthquakes · 1.04 goals / game - Los Angeles FC
SJ Earthquakes scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 games), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 games).
Los Angeles FC scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 games), while SJ Earthquakes keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 games).
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 - SJ Earthquakes
Over / Under - Los Angeles FC
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.
SJ Earthquakes is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - SJ Earthquakes · 1.38 pts / game - Los Angeles FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
SJ Earthquakes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| 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 0-15 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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
SJ Earthquakes
Los Angeles FC
* 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).
Teams vs league
| SJ Earthquakes | Liga | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.20 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 63% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 62% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 21% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 77% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 81% | • 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from SJ Earthquakes's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Los Angeles FC. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do SJ Earthquakes and Los Angeles FC play?
SJ Earthquakes face Los Angeles FC on September 19, 2026 in MLS. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before SJ Earthquakes vs Los Angeles FC?
SJ Earthquakes score 1.76 goals per game on average and Los Angeles FC 1.58. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 60% of SJ Earthquakes's matches and 42% of Los Angeles FC's.
What form are SJ Earthquakes and Los Angeles FC in?
Over the last 5 games SJ Earthquakes have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Los Angeles FC 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for SJ Earthquakes vs Los Angeles FC?
The statistical background for SJ Earthquakes vs Los Angeles 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.