Not long now until MLS action taking place on Thursday as San Jose Earthquakes will take on Orlando City.
For all of our match predictions, pre-game poll and statistics for San Jose Earthquakes v Orlando City, scroll down (including the best match odds).
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San Jose Earthquakes
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San Jose Earthquakes will be hoping for a repeat of their last result, following a 1-3 MLS triumph versus Portland Timbers.
In that match, San Jose Earthquakes had 34% possession and 7 attempts on goal with 6 on target. For San Jose Earthquakes, the scorers were Preston Judd (2', 12') and Daniel Munie (24'). For their opponents, Portland Timbers got 15 attempts at goal with 7 of them 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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Since being defeated in their last game at the hands of FC Cincinatti in MLS competition, Orlando City will be aiming to make amends here.
In that match, Orlando City managed 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'). FC Cincinnati got 22 attempts on 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
A glance at their past head-to-head clashes dating back to 18/06/2016 shows us that San Jose Earthquakes have won 1 of them and Orlando City 3, with the tally of drawn matches being 2.
An aggregate of 20 goals were scored between the two sides in these games, with 8 for Quakes and 12 coming from The Lions. The average number of goals per game works out to 3.33.
The previous league clash featuring these sides was MLS match day 20 on 19/05/2024 when it ended San Jose Earthquakes 0-1 Orlando City.
The match was refereed by Malik Badawi.
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Team News: San Jose Earthquakes
It looks as if Quakes will possibly use a 4-2-3-1 formation in the match featuring 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’re of the thinking that The Lions appear most likely to utilise a 4-4-2 formation, settling for 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 4.75 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,
06:02 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)