SJ Earthquakes vs Nashville SC: match statistics
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SJ Earthquakes vs Nashville SC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
SJ Earthquakes plays Nashville SC in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: PayPal Park.
Recent form
SJ Earthquakes has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Nashville SC has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
SJ Earthquakes scores 1.79 goals per game and allows 1.43. Nashville SC scores 2.11 and allows 0.79. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of SJ Earthquakes's games and 46% of Nashville SC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 61%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
SJ Earthquakes has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.50 per game. SJ Earthquakes takes 13.5 shots per game, while Nashville SC takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
SJ Earthquakes leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Nashville SC leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.18 after halftime.
When the teams score
SJ Earthquakes's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (12 goals). For Nashville SC, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.41 |
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 10% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - SJ Earthquakes · 2 pts / game - Nashville SC
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.
Nashville SC is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.79 goals / game - SJ Earthquakes · 2.11 goals / game - Nashville SC
Nashville SC is 81% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.43 goals / game - SJ Earthquakes · 0.79 goals / game - Nashville SC
SJ Earthquakes scores in 86% of games (24 of 28 games), while Nashville SC keeps a clean sheet in 46% (13 of 28 games).
Nashville SC scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 games), while SJ Earthquakes keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 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 - Nashville SC
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.
Nashville SC is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - SJ Earthquakes · 1.93 pts / game - Nashville SC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
SJ Earthquakes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Nashville SC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 68%. 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 | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +2 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - 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
Nashville SC
* 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 | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.21 | 3.26 | ▼ 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | • 64% | 64% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 57% | 64% | ▼ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 20% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 78% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 82% | • 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do SJ Earthquakes and Nashville SC play?
SJ Earthquakes face Nashville SC on October 18, 2026 in MLS at PayPal Park. 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 Nashville SC?
SJ Earthquakes score 1.79 goals per game on average and Nashville SC 2.11. The MLS average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 64% of SJ Earthquakes's matches and 46% of Nashville SC's.
What form are SJ Earthquakes and Nashville SC in?
Over the last 5 games SJ Earthquakes have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Nashville SC 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for SJ Earthquakes vs Nashville SC?
The statistical background for SJ Earthquakes vs Nashville SC — 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.