Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes: Over 2.5 goals
Houston Dynamo have a 1.3 xG edge at home, but San Jose's 2.0 xG on the road drives the goal outlook. The model puts the over‑2.5 goals market at 64% probability.
Both sides come into the match with contrasting recent runs – Dynamo have been unbeaten in four of their last five, while the Earthquakes have slipped to four losses in five. The contrast in form and the scoring records set the stage for an open encounter.
Jonesy's Verdict
The combined expected‑goals of 3.3 and a 64% model probability make the over‑2.5 market the clearest read.
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With Houston Dynamo averaging 1.3 expected goals and San Jose Earthquakes averaging 2.0, the model gives a 62.9% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 37.1% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 3.3 (Houston Dynamo 1.3 + San Jose Earthquakes 2.0) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 64.0% chance against 36.0% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Houston Dynamo at 24.7%, the draw at 21.6%, and San Jose Earthquakes at 53.6% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 9.6% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Houston Dynamo
Dynamo's recent run includes a 2-0 win away at Sporting Kansas City, a 2-0 away win over New England Revolution, and a 1-0 home victory versus Los Angeles Galaxy, before a 1-2 loss to St. Louis City. Four wins in five matches show a strong defensive base, suggesting they can keep the game open for both sides to score.
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose have drawn 1-1 at home with LA Galaxy and then endured four straight defeats, including a 2-4 loss away at FC Cincinnati and a 1-5 home loss to Minnesota United. The string of conceding multiple goals underlines their vulnerability, reinforcing the likelihood of a high‑scoring game.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings the total goals have been 18, averaging 3.6 per match – the most recent 1-2 loss for Houston aligns with the model's over‑2.5 outlook.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2025 | Houston Dynamo 1-2 San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer |
| 25 May 2025 | San Jose Earthquakes 3-3 Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer |
| 18 Jul 2024 | San Jose Earthquakes 0-1 Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer |
| 31 Mar 2024 | Houston Dynamo 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer |
| 22 Jun 2023 | Houston Dynamo 4-1 San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer |
Team News (Pregame)
Houston Dynamo: J. Maurer (Concussion), Felipe Andrade (Lower-Body Injury), Antonio Carlos (Knee Injury), Lucas Halter (Leg Injury)
San Jose Earthquakes: N. Adimabua (Lower-Body Injury), E. Edwards (Lower-Body Injury), D. Jones (Achilles Tendon Injury), R. Vieira (Lower-Body Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes?
Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes drew 0-0. Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals.
What was the final score of Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes?
Houston Dynamo 0-0 San Jose Earthquakes (full time).
When was Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes?
Houston Dynamo played San Jose Earthquakes on Sun 30 Aug · 01:30 BST in the MLS at Shell Energy Stadium.
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See all MLS fixtures →With both teams showing a propensity to score and concede, the statistical outlook points to a match with more than two goals.
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