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San Jose Earthquakes vs Orlando City SC Prediction, Tips & Odds

San Jose Earthquakes vs Orlando City SC

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 18
San Jose Earthquakes
#3 · Major League Soccer
LDLLW
0 - 4
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Orlando City SC
#10 · Major League Soccer
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.44
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.38 (implied 72.5%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 75.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.33). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (75.0% vs 72.5%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours San Jose Earthquakes to win against Orlando City SC, with a projected scoreline of 3-1. San Jose currently sits in a strong second position in the league, having accumulated 32 points from 15 matches. Their season has been characterized by a potent attack, scoring 34 goals, and a solid defence, conceding only 15. Despite a recent dip in form, with just one win in their last five matches, their overall performance this season indicates they are a formidable opponent. On the other hand, Orlando City SC is struggling in 12th position, with only 14 points from 15 matches. Their season has been marked by inconsistency, managing just four wins and suffering nine losses, which has resulted in a negative goal difference of -21. Recent performances show they have won two of their last five matches, but overall, their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed, leading to 44 goals conceded. The model's output suggests a win probability of around 65% for San Jose, with a projected score of 3-1. However, if San Jose's recent form continues to falter, or if Orlando manages to capitalize on any defensive lapses, the match could be closer than anticipated. For a detailed breakdown of the prediction methodology, including expected goals and actual results, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that leverages these metrics to assess fixtures comprehensively.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
San Jose Earthquakes Win54%1.62
Draw19%4.54
Orlando City SC Win27%4.45
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.3868.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3271.8%

Combined goal output is high (3.8 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Orlando City SC
7.9812.7%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.7% probability.

Asian Handicap
San Jose Earthquakes -0.5
1.5348%

San Jose Earthquakes have been the stronger side, winning 59% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
7.98
12.7%
1-1
9.24
10.9%
3-1
10.29
9.9%
2-2
10.95
9.3%
2-0
11.11
9.2%
1-0
12.53
8.1%

Our model projects a 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes win as the most likely scoreline at 12.7% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
San Jose Earthquakes
-0.0
1.29
Orlando City SC
+0.0
3.34
San Jose Earthquakes
-0.5
1.53
Orlando City SC
+0.5
4.28
San Jose Earthquakes
-1.5
2.50
Orlando City SC
+1.5
8.50

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. San Jose Earthquakes are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

San Jose Earthquakes vs Orlando City SC
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.634.404.351.353.101.382.80
Marathonbet
1.624.554.251.273.181.352.88
Betfair
1.624.404.401.303.301.402.80
Pinnacle
1.684.714.371.343.41
SBO
1.534.554.75
William Hill
1.624.204.001.362.80
Bet365
1.674.504.331.333.401.402.75
Unibet
1.614.604.501.323.301.362.88
Betano
1.704.654.551.363.201.392.85
Superbet
1.544.905.101.353.251.442.67
BetVictor
1.624.504.331.303.301.333.00

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
95.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
87%
Over 2.5 Goals
71.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
51.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSan Jose Earthquakes or Draw
73%1.19
12San Jose Earthquakes or Orlando City SC
82%1.18
X2Draw or Orlando City SC
46%2.25

Head to Head

Last 7 Meetings (Orlando City SC leads 3-1)
1 San Jose Earthquakes3 Draw3 Orlando City SC
May 24
San Jose Earthquakes
0-1
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
Jun 21
Orlando City SC
5-0
San Jose Earthquakes
Major League Soccer
Sept 19
San Jose Earthquakes
3-0
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
Apr 18
Orlando City SC
3-2
San Jose Earthquakes
Major League Soccer
May 17
San Jose Earthquakes
1-1
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
Jun 16
Orlando City SC
2-2
San Jose Earthquakes
Major League Soccer
May 15
San Jose Earthquakes
1-1
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer

In the last seven matches between San Jose Earthquakes and Orlando City SC, each team has won three times, with one match ending in a draw. The scorelines indicate a mix of outcomes, including a significant 5-0 victory for Orlando City SC, while San Jose's largest win was 3-0. The matches have generally been competitive, with three draws reflecting a balanced contest. Notably, San Jose has not won against Orlando in their last four encounters, which could suggest a shift in momentum favoring Orlando City SC during this period.

Major League Soccer Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Nashville SC
18124235142140
DLWWW
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
17104338172134
DDLWL
2
Los Angeles FC
19104535191634
DWWWW
2
Inter Miami
18115245321338
DWWWW
3
New England Revolution
189362823530
LDWDL
3
San Jose Earthquakes
18103537241333
LDLWL
10
Orlando City SC
1862103047-1720
LWWLD
14
CF Montreal
1844102435-1116
DLLDD
15
Atlanta United FC
1833121933-1412
LLDLL
15
Sporting Kansas City
1842121846-2814
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
San Jose EarthquakesHome
4W2D3L
9 playedGF 17 · GA 111.56 pts/game
Orlando City SCAway
2W1D7L
10 playedGF 15 · GA 340.70 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
San Jose EarthquakesOrlando City SC
2Goals p.g.1.79
1.3Goals conceded p.g.2.45
30%Clean sheets10%
59%Win rate38%
3.3Avg goals in match4.24
1.98xG per game1.51
0.48xGA per game-0.71
48%Possession %49%
5.5Shots on target / game5.0
6.4Corners per game4.1
San Jose Earthquakes
Recent Form

San Jose Earthquakes have won 10 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include drew with San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 and lost to San Jose Earthquakes 0-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 4D 7L from the last 27 games (59% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: San Jose EarthquakesAll competitions
01 Aug
FC Cincinnati
4-2
San Jose Earthquakes
Major League Soccer
26 Jul
San Jose Earthquakes
1-1
Los Angeles Galaxy
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
San Jose Earthquakes
0-4
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
04 Jul
San Jose Earthquakes
1-2
Club Tijuana
Friendlies Clubs
24 May
Portland Timbers
1-3
San Jose Earthquakes
Major League Soccer
21 May
Colorado Rapids
2-0
San Jose Earthquakes
US Open Cup
16
Win
59%
4
Draw
15%
7
Lost
26%
Orlando City SC
Recent Form

Orlando City SC have won 5 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include beat Orlando City SC 1-2 and lost to New York Red Bulls 3-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 3D 15L from the last 29 games (38% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Orlando City SCAll competitions
05 Aug
Monterrey
1-2
Orlando City SC
Leagues Cup
01 Aug
New York Red Bulls
3-2
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
25 Jul
Orlando City SC
1-0
Nashville SC
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
San Jose Earthquakes
0-4
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
23 May
FC Cincinnati
6-2
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
19 May
Orlando City SC
4-1
Atlanta United FC
US Open Cup
11
Win
38%
3
Draw
10%
15
Lost
52%

Lineups

Confirmed

San Jose Earthquakes4-2-3-1Confirmed

28Benjamin KikanovićDEF
2Jamar RickettsDEF
18Reid RobertsDEF
5Daniel MunieDEF
19Preston JuddFWD
1Angus GunnGK
14Ronaldo VieiraMID
11Timo WernerMID
20Nick FernandezMID
7Ousseni BoudaMID
34Beau LerouxMID
4Dave RomneyDEF
17Jack JasinskiDEF
3Paul MarieDEF
25Max FlorianiDEF
79Darius JohnsonFWD
31Francesco MontaliGK
6Ian HarkesMID
40Jonathan GonzalezMID
16Jack SkahanMID

Orlando City SC4-4-2Confirmed

24Griffin DorseyDEF
3Adrián MarínDEF
6Robin JanssonDEF
4David BrekaloDEF
22Justin EllisFWD
7Antoine GriezmannFWD
71Maxime CrépeauGK
8Braian OjedaMID
20Eduard AtuestaMID
77Iván AnguloMID
11Tiago SouzaMID
57Iago SilvaDEF
29Tahir Reid-BrownDEF
14Tyrese SpicerFWD
23Harvey SarajianFWD
44Bernardo RheinFWD
12Javier OteroGK
16Wilder CartagenaMID
19Zakaria TaifiMID
5Luis OtávioMID

Unavailable Players

8 players

San Jose Earthquakes4

D. Jones
Missing FixtureAchilles Tendon Injury
E. Edwards
Missing FixtureLower-Body Injury
N. Adimabua
Missing FixtureLower-Body Injury
N. Tsakiris
Missing FixtureGroin Injury

Orlando City SC4

C. Guske
Missing FixtureInternational duty
J. Gerbet
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
M. Ojeda
Missing FixtureThigh Injury
N. Miller
Missing FixtureKnee Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.32 (71.8%)
Both Teams Score1.38 (68.4%)
Value Bets
San Jose Earthquakes Win1.62 (54.3%)
Orlando City SC Win4.45 (27.2%)
Under 2.5 Goals3.27 (28.2%)
BTTS No2.83 (31.6%)
Speculative
Draw4.54 (18.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

San Jose Earthquakes have averaged 6.4 corners per match at home; Orlando City SC 4.1 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

San Jose Earthquakes have generated 1.98 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 59% of them. They put 5.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. San Jose Earthquakes player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.