SJ Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders: match statistics
SJ Earthquakes showcase an impressive home form with a 100% win rate (3 victories in 3 matches) and remarkable defensive solidity - they are yet to concede a single goal at their own stadium. Their average of 2.5 goals per home match, combined with maintaining clean sheets in all home fixtures, constitutes a massive asset. Seattle Sounders have a balanced away record (50% win rate, 50% loss rate), but their average of just 1 goal scored on the road with an xG of 1.44 suggests finishing issues. The difference in expected goals confirms the hosts' advantage - SJ boasts a better xG For (1.62) alongside a significantly lower xG Against (0.8) compared to the visitors (1.44 xG For vs 1.69 xG Against). Considering the Earthquakes' dominance in home games and the Sounders' weaker efficiency away from home, I predict a victory for the hosts, although Seattle might put up tough resistance.
SJ Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
SJ Earthquakes played against Seattle Sounders in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
SJ Earthquakes has 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Seattle Sounders has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
SJ Earthquakes scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.00. Seattle Sounders scores 1.33 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of SJ Earthquakes's games and 33% of Seattle Sounders's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 33%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Seattle Sounders has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.39 per game. SJ Earthquakes takes 12.0 shots per game, while Seattle Sounders takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
SJ Earthquakes leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Seattle Sounders leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
SJ Earthquakes's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Seattle Sounders, it is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.93 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 59% 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 showcase an impressive home form with a 100% win rate (3 victories in 3 matches) and remarkable defensive solidity - they are yet to concede a single goal at their own stadium. Their average of 2.5 goals per home match, combined with maintaining clean sheets in all home fixtures, constitutes a massive asset. Seattle Sounders have a balanced away record (50% win rate, 50% loss rate), but their average of just 1 goal scored on the road with an xG of 1.44 suggests finishing issues. The difference in expected goals confirms the hosts' advantage - SJ boasts a better xG For (1.62) alongside a significantly lower xG Against (0.8) compared to the visitors (1.44 xG For vs 1.69 xG Against). Considering the Earthquakes' dominance in home games and the Sounders' weaker efficiency away from home, I predict a victory for the hosts, although Seattle might put up tough resistance.
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Game stats
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 | Seattle Sounders | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.25 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - SJ Earthquakes · 2 pts / game - Seattle Sounders
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 50% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - SJ Earthquakes · 1.33 goals / game - Seattle Sounders
SJ Earthquakes scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Seattle Sounders keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).
Seattle Sounders scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while SJ Earthquakes keeps a clean sheet in 100% (3 of 3 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 - SJ Earthquakes
Over / Under - Seattle Sounders
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 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / game - SJ Earthquakes · 1.33 pts / game - Seattle Sounders
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
SJ Earthquakes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Seattle Sounders - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 33% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 31-45 (2 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Seattle Sounders
* 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 | Seattle Sounders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.93 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 48% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 59% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 100% | 28% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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.
FAQ
What was the result of SJ Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders?
The MLS match finished SJ Earthquakes 0:1 Seattle Sounders. 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 Seattle Sounders?
SJ Earthquakes score 2.00 goals per game on average and Seattle Sounders 1.33. The MLS average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 0% of SJ Earthquakes's matches and 33% of Seattle Sounders's.
What form are SJ Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders in?
Over the last 5 games SJ Earthquakes have a 3-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Seattle Sounders 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for SJ Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders?
The statistical background for SJ Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders — 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.