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
Key match information
SJ Earthquakes play Seattle Sounders in MLS (United States). The match date is 16 March 2026 at 00:00. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
SJ Earthquakes: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Seattle Sounders: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
SJ Earthquakes scores 2.13 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Seattle Sounders scores 1.27 and concedes 1.27. League average: 3.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: SJ Earthquakes 56%, Seattle Sounders 53%. Over 2.5: SJ Earthquakes 63%, Seattle Sounders 40%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Seattle Sounders has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.58. SJ Earthquakes: 13.8 shots per match, Seattle Sounders: 13.5.
Match halves
SJ Earthquakes: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.13. Seattle Sounders: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
SJ Earthquakes: 76-90+ (8 goals). Seattle Sounders: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.30 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
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 | Seattle Sounders | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.24 |
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.
0.8 pts / match - SJ Earthquakes · 0.6 pts / match - 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 68% better for: goals scored per match.
2.13 goals / match - SJ Earthquakes · 1.27 goals / match - Seattle Sounders
SJ Earthquakes is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.19 goals / match - SJ Earthquakes · 1.27 goals / match - Seattle Sounders
SJ Earthquakes scores in 88% of matches (14 of 16 matches), while Seattle Sounders keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 matches).
Seattle Sounders scores in 80% of matches (12 of 15 matches), while SJ Earthquakes keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 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 — Seattle Sounders
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 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.69 pts / match - SJ Earthquakes · 1.27 pts / match - Seattle Sounders
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
SJ Earthquakes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Seattle Sounders - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -6 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
SJ Earthquakes
Seattle Sounders
* 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 | Seattle Sounders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.31 | 3.30 | ▼ 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 62% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 63% | 63% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 21% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 77% | ▼ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 81% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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 0 - 0 - 1 Seattle Sounders. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 2.13 goals per game on average and Seattle Sounders 1.27. The MLS average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 56% of SJ Earthquakes's matches and 53% of Seattle Sounders's.
What form are SJ Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders in?
Over the last 5 games SJ Earthquakes have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Seattle Sounders 1-0-4 (0.60 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.