San Jose Earthquakes are set to play against Orlando City in Thursday’s big MLS fixture.
All San Jose Earthquakes v Orlando City game predictions, stats and user poll are shown below (including the best match odds).
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Form Guide
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San Jose Earthquakes
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San Jose Earthquakes will be looking for another win after a 1-3 MLS success over Portland Timbers.
In that match, San Jose Earthquakes managed 34% possession and 7 attempts on goal with 6 of them on target. For San Jose Earthquakes, the scorers were Preston Judd (2', 12') and Daniel Munie (24'). On the other side, Portland Timbers had 15 attempts at goal with 7 on target. Antony (18') scored for Portland Timbers.
Fixtures involving San Jose Earthquakes have tended to be engaging affairs of late with a lot of goalmouth action being a common characteristic. Over their past 6 clashes alone, the sum of 20 goals have been scored for both sides combined (at an average of 3.33 goals per game) with 9 of them coming from San Jose Earthquakes.
Orlando City
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After being defeated in their last game at the hands of FC Cincinatti in MLS competition, Orlando City will be hoping to turn things around here.
In that game, Orlando City had 45% possession and 19 shots at goal with 9 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Orlando City was Martín Ojeda (16', 48'). At the other end, FC Cincinnati had 22 attempts at goal with 11 on target. Kenji Mboma Dem (42', 52'), Evander (45', 58'), Kévin Denkey (77') and Tom Barlow (91') scored for FC Cincinatti.
Looking at their form, and Orlando City have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 games, seeing their opponents hit 16 goals in total. At the back, Orlando City have been far from perfect. Let’s find out if that trend can be continued on in this game.
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Head to head
An examination of their past head to head clashes dating back to 18/06/2016 shows us that San Jose Earthquakes have won 1 of these and Orlando City 3, with the tally of drawn matches being 2.
A combined total of 20 goals were shared by the two clubs during those clashes, with 8 of them from Quakes and 12 created by The Lions. That’s an average goals per game of 3.33.
The last league encounter featuring these sides was MLS match day 20 on 19/05/2024 which ended up with the score at San Jose Earthquakes 0-1 Orlando City.
The referee was Malik Badawi.
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Team News: San Jose Earthquakes
In our view, Quakes look set to employ a 4-2-3-1 system in the match, utilising Nate Crockford, Benjamin Kikanovic, Daniel Munie, Reid Roberts, Jamar Ricketts, Ronaldo Vieira, Nick Fernandez, Ousseni Bouda, Beau Leroux, Jack Skahan and Preston Judd.
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Team News: Orlando City
We reckon that The Lions appear most likely to begin the game with a 4-4-2 system, choosing Maxime Crépeau, Griffin Dorsey, David Brekalo, Robin Jansson, Adrian Marin, Iván Angulo, Eduard Atuesta, Braian Ojeda, Tiago Souza, Martin Ojeda and Antoine Griezmann.
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Prediction
We’re inclined to think that San Jose Earthquakes have it within them to stay in control for long periods of time and should be able to convert a few of the chances that they create.
However, Orlando City are also probably going to find it difficult getting on the scoresheet but we do fancy them being dangerous for periods.
Therefore, we are anticipating a 3-1 margin for San Jose Earthquakes after 90 minutes.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?
Checking on the latest odds for this match in the 90 min. result market, backing San Jose Earthquakes is available for 1.46, a wager on the game finishing all-square is 4.5 and taking a punt on a win for Orlando City gets you 5.25. Those are the best returns that can be secured at present.
Lucas Pereira,
23:02 20/07/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
San Jose Earthquakes
Formed: 1994
Stadium: PayPal Park (18,000)
Captain: Ronaldo Vieira
Chairman: Jared Shawlee
Manager: Bruce Arena
Competitions: MLS (Parent), MLS (Western Conference)