SJ Earthquakes vs St. Louis City: match statistics
SJ Earthquakes vs St. Louis City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
SJ Earthquakes played against St. Louis City in MLS (United States). The game was played on August 16, 2026. Venue: PayPal Park. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
SJ Earthquakes has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. St. Louis City has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
SJ Earthquakes scores 2.06 goals per game and allows 1.33. St. Louis City scores 1.33 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of SJ Earthquakes's games and 61% of St. Louis City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 39%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
St. Louis City has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.59 per game. SJ Earthquakes takes 14.1 shots per game, while St. Louis City takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
SJ Earthquakes leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. St. Louis City leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
SJ Earthquakes's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For St. Louis City, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 61% 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.
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 have clearly superior home numbers: they average 1.89 goals scored from 2.05 xG, while St. Louis City score just 0.89 goals away from home with 1.39 xG. The hosts also create significantly more, averaging 18.67 shots and 7.33 shots on target per match, compared with 12.78 and 3.78 for the visitors. St. Louis’ away defensive record leaves room for opponents, as they concede an average of 1.56 goals, have an xG against of 1.50, and keep a clean sheet in just 11% of away matches. However, the visitors are in excellent current form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding only 4, while San Jose have lost 3 of their last 5 games. The hosts’ advantage in chance-creation quality and their attacking potential at home point towards a narrow victory, although St. Louis’ current run significantly increases the risk of a draw or an upset.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS - Yes is supported by the high seasonal percentage of matches in which both teams have scored: 67% for the hosts, compared with 56% for St. Louis City, while the league average is 61%. SJ Earthquakes score an average of 1.78 goals at home and create chances worth 1.87 xG, while their opponents concede 1.56 goals away from home and allow 1.50 xG. The visitors have scored just 0.89 goals per match this season, but their last 5 fixtures produced as many as 2.2 goals and 2.02 xG per game. This is particularly significant against the hosts, who conceded 12 goals over the same period, an average of 2.4 per match. St. Louis City have kept a clean sheet in only 11% of their matches, so the most likely scenario is that the in-form hosts will also find the net.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The Over 1.5 goals line is strongly supported by season-long data: at least two goals were scored in 78% of San Jose's matches and in as many as 89% of St. Louis' games. The hosts average 1.87 xG and 5.22 shots on target per match, while the visitors concede an average of 1.56 goals and allow opponents 1.50 xG. The last five matches further support the goals scenario, with St. Louis scoring an average of 2.2 goals and San Jose conceding 2.4 goals per game. The projected total of 2.90 goals also gives the Over 2.5 an edge, but Over 1.5 is clearly the safer option, with only a 20% chance of no more than one goal being scored.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
St. Louis City are in clearly better current form: they have collected 13 points from their last five matches, winning four and remaining unbeaten, while SJ Earthquakes have managed only four points and lost three games. The visitors led at the break in 60% of their last five appearances, scoring an average of 1.0 goals before half-time and conceding just 0.2, whereas the hosts were behind after 45 minutes in 60% of their matches during this period and conceded an average of 1.4 goals. The hosts’ seasonal statistical advantage remains significant, as they average 1.78 goals at home with an xG of 1.87, but their recent defensive performances have allowed as many as 2.4 goals per match. St. Louis have averaged 1.2 goals after the break in their last five matches, compared with just 0.4 for the Earthquakes, making the scenario of the visitors leading at half-time and holding on for the win the strongest one—HT/FT: 2/2.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | St. Louis City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.30 |
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.
St. Louis City is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - SJ Earthquakes · 2.6 pts / game - St. Louis City
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 55% better for: goals scored per game.
2.06 goals / game - SJ Earthquakes · 1.33 goals / game - St. Louis City
SJ Earthquakes scores in 89% of games (16 of 18 games), while St. Louis City keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 games).
St. Louis City scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 games), while SJ Earthquakes keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 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 - St. Louis City
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
SJ Earthquakes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 56%. 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.
St. Louis City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
* 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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
St. Louis City
* 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 | St. Louis City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.39 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | • 61% | 62% | • 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 61% | 61% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 21% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 76% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 80% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from SJ Earthquakes's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against St. Louis City. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of SJ Earthquakes vs St. Louis City?
The MLS match finished SJ Earthquakes 1:3 St. Louis City. 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 St. Louis City?
SJ Earthquakes score 2.06 goals per game on average and St. Louis City 1.33. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 61% of SJ Earthquakes's matches and 61% of St. Louis City's.
What form are SJ Earthquakes and St. Louis City in?
Over the last 5 games SJ Earthquakes have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and St. Louis City 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for SJ Earthquakes vs St. Louis City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for SJ Earthquakes vs St. Louis City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.