SJ Earthquakes vs Los Angeles FC: match statistics
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SJ Earthquakes vs Los Angeles FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
SJ Earthquakes play Los Angeles FC in MLS (United States). The match date is 19 September 2026.
Current form
SJ Earthquakes: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Los Angeles FC: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
SJ Earthquakes scores 1.76 and concedes 1.44 goals per match. Los Angeles FC scores 1.58 and concedes 1.04. League average: 3.20 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: SJ Earthquakes 60%, Los Angeles FC 42%. Over 2.5: SJ Earthquakes 56%, Los Angeles FC 50%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Los Angeles FC has higher xG: 1.63 vs 1.50. SJ Earthquakes: 13.4 shots per match, Los Angeles FC: 14.7.
Match halves
SJ Earthquakes: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.84. Los Angeles FC: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
SJ Earthquakes: 0-15 (11 goals). Los Angeles FC: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.20 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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
| SJ Earthquakes | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
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.
SJ Earthquakes is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - SJ Earthquakes · 1.2 pts / match - Los Angeles FC
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 11% better for: goals scored per match.
1.76 goals / match - SJ Earthquakes · 1.58 goals / match - Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.44 goals / match - SJ Earthquakes · 1.04 goals / match - Los Angeles FC
SJ Earthquakes scores in 84% of matches (21 of 25 matches), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 matches).
Los Angeles FC scores in 81% of matches (21 of 26 matches), while SJ Earthquakes keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 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 - SJ Earthquakes
Over / Under - Los Angeles FC
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.
SJ Earthquakes is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / match - SJ Earthquakes · 1.38 pts / match - Los Angeles FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
SJ Earthquakes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| 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 0-15 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
SJ Earthquakes
Los Angeles FC
* 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).
Teams vs league
| SJ Earthquakes | Liga | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.20 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 63% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 62% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 21% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 77% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 81% | • 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: SJ Earthquakes 1 - 0 - 0 Los Angeles FC. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
When do SJ Earthquakes and Los Angeles FC play?
SJ Earthquakes face Los Angeles FC on 19 September 2026 in MLS. 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 Los Angeles FC?
SJ Earthquakes score 1.76 goals per game on average and Los Angeles FC 1.58. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 60% of SJ Earthquakes's matches and 42% of Los Angeles FC's.
What form are SJ Earthquakes and Los Angeles FC in?
Over the last 5 games SJ Earthquakes have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Los Angeles FC 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for SJ Earthquakes vs Los Angeles FC?
The statistical background for SJ Earthquakes vs Los Angeles FC — 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.