United States - MLSData current as of September 07, 2026

SJ Earthquakes vs San Diego: match statistics

SJ Earthquakes crest
SJ Earthquakes
3 : 0half-time 3:0
San Diego crest
San Diego

SJ Earthquakes vs San Diego: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

SJ Earthquakes played against San Diego in MLS (United States). The game was played on April 5, 2026. Final score: 3:0.

Recent form

SJ Earthquakes has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. San Diego has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.

Scoring records

SJ Earthquakes scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 0.20. San Diego scores 2.60 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.10 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 0% of SJ Earthquakes's games and 40% of San Diego's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 60%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

SJ Earthquakes has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.34 per game. SJ Earthquakes takes 13.4 shots per game, while San Diego takes 11.0.

First-half and second-half trends

SJ Earthquakes leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. San Diego leads at halftime in 80% and scores 1.20 after halftime.

When the teams score

SJ Earthquakes's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For San Diego, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

MLS games average 3.10 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 62% 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

I back the home win. SJ Earthquakes have a 4-1-0 record in their last 5 matches (form 'wwwlw') and average 2.4 points per game; at home they have won 4 of 5 (Win% 67) with a goals record of 7–1 (avg 1.67 scored, 0.33 conceded). Their home xG is 1.84 versus opponent xG 0.78, and they average 17.67 shots per game (6 on target), indicating a clear edge in chance creation. San Diego away posts 66% possession and scores 2.0 goals per game with 10 attempts (20% conversion), but have conceded 11 goals in their last five matches and concede 1.5 goals per away match on average. Considering the xG advantage (1.84–1.24), lower average goals conceded by the home side (0.33–1.5) and SJ’s superior recent form (2.4 vs 1.6 average points in the last 5), I favor the home victory.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

SJ Earthquakes on the season average 3.0 goals scored and 0.67 conceded, have 67% clean sheets and a season BTTS of 33%, while in the last 5 matches BTTS was 0% with an average of 0.2 goals conceded. San Diego on the season records 2.0 goals and 1.5 conceded, has a season BTTS of 50%, and in the last 5 matches had 60% BTTS, averaging 1.8 scored and 2.2 conceded. xG shows similar attacking potential (SJ 1.4 xG vs San Diego 1.24 xG) and comparable xG against (1.12 vs 1.13), but actual goal figures favor the home defense (0.67 vs 1.5 conceded). The hosts also have better shot conversion 26% with 6.33 shots on target vs 20% and 4.5 for the visitors, which increases the likelihood that SJ will dominate and keep a clean sheet. Based on this, the stronger signal is No BTTS — I forecast 70% probability for "No" and 30% for "Yes", because SJ's high clean sheet rate dominates (67% season and 0% in last 5) versus a less convincing San Diego defense.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

I project 1.27 goals for SJ Earthquakes and 1.18 for San Diego (total 2.45), calculated as the average of home xG (1.40) and away xG conceded (1.13) and vice versa. The home side scores 3.0 goals on average at home and has 100% of matches over 1.5 goals this season; in the last 5 matches they averaged 1.4 goals scored and 0.2 conceded, indicating solid defensive form. San Diego score 2.0 goals on average away but have conceded 11 goals in their last 5 matches (2.2 avg) and their recent xG against is 1.8, which increases the likelihood of goals for the home team. Additionally, SJ averages 6.33 shots on target with a 26% conversion rate versus 4.5 and 20% for San Diego, which boosts the real value of their xG and supports the over 1.5 outcome. Considering the expected total of 2.45 goals, the league average of 3.03, and seasonal over 2.5 shares of 67% for the home team and 50% for the away team, I recommend Over 1.5 as the strongest signal (86% chance), rate Over 2.5 as moderate (58%) and Over 3.5 as low (29%).

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

SJ Earthquakes are the favorites: they have a 67% win rate this season and average 2.33 points per home match, and in the last 5 games they have won 80% (4 of 5) versus San Diego’s 40% in their last 5. The hosts have led at the break in 67% of matches this season and in 60% of their last 5, averaging 1.33 goals at half-time while conceding only 0.33, giving them a tangible advantage by half-time. The quality of chances also favors SJ: xG 1.40 vs 1.24, shots on target 6.33 vs 4.5 and conversion 26% vs 20%, and in the second half the hosts average 1.67 goals (4 goals in minutes 46–60) while San Diego have 0.5 second-half goals and concede on average 1.0. The combination of these numbers presents the strongest signal for the hosts to lead at the break and to win after 90 minutes (1/1).

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Stats by half

3 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

40Possession (%)60
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
24Shots4
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
10Shots on target1
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
2.52xG0.52
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
7Corners5
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
44Dangerous attacks25
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
17Fouls13
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
3Cards4
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

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 EarthquakesSan Diego
1.4Goals scored / game2.6
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0.2Goals allowed / game1
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
48%Average possession65%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
4.8Shots on target / game5.6
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.4Shots per game11
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
4.8Shots on target5.6
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
10.4%Shot conversion23.6%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
48%Possession65%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
1.46xG for1.34
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
1.09xG against1.12
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

Shooting quality

SJ Earthquakes: BalancedSan Diego: Efficient finishing
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
Accuracy (shots on target)36%51%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.290.46

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 is 9% better for: last-5 form.

2.4 pts / game - SJ Earthquakes · 2.2 pts / game - San Diego

SJ Earthquakes
WWWLW
Season result split
80% W0% R20% P
Season (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-0-1
Last 5 at home
2-0-1
WWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 0.2xG: 1.46Opponent xG: 1.09BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 20%
San Diego
WWWDD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
60% W40% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game · goal difference +8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-1-0
Last 5 away
1-1-0
WD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.6Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.34Opponent xG: 1.12BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

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.

San Diego is 86% better for: goals scored per game.

1.4 goals / game - SJ Earthquakes · 2.6 goals / game - San Diego

SJ Earthquakes is 400% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.2 goals / game - SJ Earthquakes · 1 goals / game - San Diego

SJ Earthquakes scoring profile: mixed

SJ Earthquakes scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while San Diego keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).

San Diego scoring profile: mixed

San Diego scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while SJ Earthquakes keeps a clean sheet in 80% (4 of 5 meczów).

7Goals scored (season)13
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
1Goals conceded (season)5
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
1.6Average goals per game3.6
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
7Goals scored (last 5)13
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
1Goals conceded (last 5)5
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

How often they score at least...

80%1 goal100%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
40%2 goals80%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
20%3 goals40%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0%4 goals20%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

How often they concede at least...

20%1 goal40%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0%2 goals40%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0%3 goals20%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0%4 goals0%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

* 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.

52%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time40%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0%BTTS in both halves40%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
40%Scored in both halves80%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

BTTS and goal count

0%Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
20%Min. 3 goals without BTTS20%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0%BTTS - last 540%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

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

80%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
20%Min. 2 goals before half-time60%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time20%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

2nd half

60%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time60%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time40%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

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.

San Diego is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2 pts / game - SJ Earthquakes · 2.6 pts / game - San Diego

SJ Earthquakes - half-time state
60% leading20% draw20% trailing
San Diego - half-time state
80% leading20% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2Points per game (1st half)2.6
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0.8Goals scored (1st half)1.4
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0.2Goals conceded (1st half)0.4
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
1Average goals (1st half)1.8
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
80%Clean sheet before half-time60%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
40%No goal before half-time0%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

After half-time (2nd half)

2.2Points per game (2nd half)1.6
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0.6Goals scored (2nd half)1.2
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0Goals conceded (2nd half)0.6
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
0.6Average goals (2nd half)1.8
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
100%Clean sheet after half-time60%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego
40%No goal after half-time20%
SJ EarthquakesSan Diego

SJ Earthquakes - second-half results

60% W40% R0% P
10
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
11
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding133%

Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

San Diego - second-half results

40% W40% R20% P
13
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
8
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.60
PPG before half-time
Lead holding75%

Leads at halftime in 80% of games and wins 60%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 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 game2.002.20
Goals scored / game0.80.6
Goals allowed / game0.20.0
Average goals per game1.00.6
1 goal80%60%
2 goals20%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%100%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+3+3
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
San Diego - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.601.60
Goals scored / game1.41.2
Goals allowed / game0.40.6
Average goals per game1.81.8
1 goal100%80%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal0%20%
Goal difference+5+3
Half-time: 80% leading - 20% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 7

* 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
1
1
16-30
3
0
31-45
2
0
46-60
0
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

San Diego
ScoredConceded
2
0
0-15
2
1
16-30
3
1
31-45
5
1
46-60
0
0
61-75
1
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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

2.60
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
84%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
20%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
80%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
0-1
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.
+0.37
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.83
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.06
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.89
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
71%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
18%
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.
-0.2
Late goals
14% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
14%

San Diego

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.22
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.38
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.26
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.12
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
228%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
51%
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.
-0.2
Late goals
8% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 15% come in the first quarter-hour.
8%

* 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 EarthquakesLigaSan Diego
Average goals per game 1.603.10 3.60
Both teams scored 0%52% 40%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 20%62% 60%
Clean sheets 80%27% 60%
Goal before half-time 80%72% 100%
Goal after half-time 60%83% 80%

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

3.10
Average goals per game
52%
Both teams scored
62%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.97
Home goals / game
1.14
Away goals / game
+73%
Home attack advantage
+42%
Home defensive advantage
+28%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
7%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
83%
1 goal
50%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
10%
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. SJ EarthquakesYellow cardOusseni Bouda
  2. SJ EarthquakesGoalNiko TsakirisAssist: Preston Judd
  3. San DiegoRed cardManu Duah
  4. SJ EarthquakesGoalNiko Tsakiris
  5. San DiegoSubstitutionOn: Wilson EisnerOff: David Vazquez
  6. SJ EarthquakesGoalPreston JuddAssist: Beau Leroux
  7. San DiegoYellow cardOsvald Gabriel Søe
  8. SJ EarthquakesSubstitutionOn: Paul MarieOff: Jack Skahan
  9. San DiegoYellow cardJeppe Tverskov
  10. SJ EarthquakesSubstitutionOn: Jonathan Alexander González MendozaOff: Beau Leroux
  11. SJ EarthquakesYellow cardJonathan Alexander González Mendoza
  12. SJ EarthquakesSubstitutionOn: Ian HarkesOff: Ronaldo Augusto Vieira Nan
  13. SJ EarthquakesYellow cardNiko Tsakiris

Referee and managers

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

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Fotis BazakosMatches officiated: 9
5.44Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 244%Home wins11%Draws44%Away wins

FAQ

What was the result of SJ Earthquakes vs San Diego?

The MLS match finished SJ Earthquakes 3:0 San Diego. 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 San Diego?

SJ Earthquakes score 1.40 goals per game on average and San Diego 2.60. The MLS average is 3.10 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 0% of SJ Earthquakes's matches and 40% of San Diego's.

What form are SJ Earthquakes and San Diego in?

Over the last 5 games SJ Earthquakes have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and San Diego 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for SJ Earthquakes vs San Diego?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for SJ Earthquakes vs San Diego: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.