Minnesota United II vs San Jose Earthquakes II: match statistics
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Minnesota United II vs San Jose Earthquakes II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Minnesota United II play San Jose Earthquakes II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match date is 9 August 2026.
Current form
Minnesota United II: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. San Jose Earthquakes II: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Minnesota United II scores 1.38 and concedes 1.62 goals per match. San Jose Earthquakes II scores 2.00 and concedes 1.26. League average: 3.27 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Minnesota United II 52%, San Jose Earthquakes II 63%. Over 2.5: Minnesota United II 57%, San Jose Earthquakes II 63%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 66%.
xG, shots and style
San Jose Earthquakes II has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.58. Minnesota United II: 13.5 shots per match, San Jose Earthquakes II: 13.8.
Match halves
Minnesota United II: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.71. San Jose Earthquakes II: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
Minnesota United II: 61-75 (7 goals). San Jose Earthquakes II: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.27 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 66%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-2. Average goals 2.33, BTTS 33%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Minnesota United II | San Jose Earthquakes II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.39 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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.
San Jose Earthquakes II is 45% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Minnesota United II · 2 goals / match - San Jose Earthquakes II
San Jose Earthquakes II is 29% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.62 goals / match - Minnesota United II · 1.26 goals / match - San Jose Earthquakes II
Minnesota United II scores in 67% of matches (14 of 21 matches), while San Jose Earthquakes II keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 matches).
San Jose Earthquakes II scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Minnesota United II keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Minnesota United II
Over / Under - San Jose Earthquakes II
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
San Jose Earthquakes II is 61% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / match - Minnesota United II · 1.84 pts / match - San Jose Earthquakes II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Minnesota United II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
San Jose Earthquakes II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 42%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Minnesota United II
San Jose Earthquakes II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Minnesota United II | Liga | San Jose Earthquakes II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.00 | 3.27 | • 3.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 57% | 66% | ▼ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 21% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | • 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 84% | • 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Minnesota United II 1 - 0 - 2 San Jose Earthquakes II. Average goals 2.33, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
When do Minnesota United II and San Jose Earthquakes II play?
Minnesota United II face San Jose Earthquakes II on 9 August 2026 in MLS Next Pro. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Minnesota United II and San Jose Earthquakes II?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Minnesota United II won 1, San Jose Earthquakes II won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Minnesota United II vs San Jose Earthquakes II?
Minnesota United II score 1.38 goals per game on average and San Jose Earthquakes II 2.00. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.27 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Minnesota United II's matches and 63% of San Jose Earthquakes II's.
What form are Minnesota United II and San Jose Earthquakes II in?
Over the last 5 games Minnesota United II have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and San Jose Earthquakes II 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Minnesota United II vs San Jose Earthquakes II?
The statistical background for Minnesota United II vs San Jose Earthquakes II — 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.