San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & MLS Odds for Wednesday, September 9th
Read our San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction with lineups, betting odds, top picks, and Same Game Parlay analysis ahead of this key MLS game.
Grayson Parker - September 9, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
7 minutesSan Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Game Preview
Competition | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 9, 2026 |
Game Time | 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | San Diego, Snapdragon Stadium |
San Diego FC host San Jose Earthquakes at Snapdragon Stadium, and every San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction points the same way: the hosts are the pick to keep their home run going.
San Diego FC have won three straight on home turf and land as favorites, even after Orlando City handed them a road defeat at the weekend.
San Jose arrive in a slump, without a win in eight MLS games, though forward Preston Judd has 11 goals to his name this season.
The visitors have taken two of the last three meetings between these clubs, so San Diego will want to flip that record on home soil.
San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Recent Results
San Diego FC couldn't answer Orlando City at the weekend and fell on the road, but home is a different story. The hosts have won three straight at Snapdragon Stadium, and Anders Dreyer keeps testing keepers, recording a shot on target in five of his last six games in MLS.
San Jose sit in a deep slump, winless in their last eight MLS games after a 96th-minute equalizer rescued a point for Austin FC. Preston Judd carries the scoring load with 11 goals this season, and the Quakes have seen 12+ shots on target in six of their last 10 MLS games.
San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
San Diego FC: M. Alstrup (Injured/out), P. Sisniega (Injured/out), M. Ingvartsen (Injured/out)
San Jose Earthquakes: T. Werner (Injured/out), D. Jones (Injured/out), E. E. Jr. (Injured/out), D. Johnson (Injured/out), N. Adimabua (Injured/out)
San Diego FC
Midfielder Jeppe Tverskov has served his suspension and is available to return to the San Diego FC lineup. At the back, Mikey Varas could recall center back Christopher McVey. Marcus Ingvartsen remains sidelined by injury, alongside Alstrup and Sisniega.
San Jose Earthquakes
No changes are expected from the visitors despite the frustrating result against Austin FC. San Jose will still be without injured forward Timo Werner, and four other players have been ruled out for Bruce Arena's side.
San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Predicted Lineup
San Diego FC
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: C. d. Santos; K. Sargeant, C. McVey, M. Duah, O. Verhoeven; G. Pirani, A. Godoy, J. Tverskov; E. Achouri, O. Valakari, A. Dreyer
San Jose Earthquakes
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Gunn; R. Roberts, M. Floriani, D. Munie; J. Ricketts, R. Vieira, B. Leroux, B. Kikanovic; N. Tsakiris, E. Löwen; O. Bouda
San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Key Stats & Game Facts
- San Jose Earthquakes have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 games vs San Diego FC (Major League Soccer).
- There have been 12+ shots on target in 6 of San Jose Earthquakes's last 10 games (Major League Soccer).
- Reid Roberts has been carded in 3 of their last 4 games (Major League Soccer).
- Preston Judd has attempted 3+ shots in 6 of his last 10 games (Major League Soccer).
- Elias Achouri has scored in 2 of his last 3 games (Major League Soccer).
San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is a 2-1 San Diego FC win. The hosts are the clear favorites on the moneyline, they've won three straight at home, and San Jose roll in winless in eight and dead last in form. We see the Quakes finding a goal but San Diego taking the points at Snapdragon.
Best Picks
Under 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects just over three goals combined, with a 63% probability of staying under 3.5. A San Jose side that hasn't won in eight games rarely generates the kind of high-tempo output needed to push a game past that threshold.
Gabriel Pirani Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market. This sits in the Player Shots market. Pirani projects strongly to fire off at least three shots against a San Jose defense that has struggled to slow opponents down, making him a live source of attacking volume for the hosts.
San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Same Game Parlay
Our four-leg Same Game Parlay backs Preston Judd Over 2.5 shots, Anders Dreyer Over 0.5 shots on target, Elias Achouri as an anytime goalscorer, and San Diego FC or a tie on Double Chance.
Preston Judd has attempted 3+ shots in six of his last 10 MLS games, so the shot volume is there again for San Jose's main scoring threat.
Anders Dreyer has recorded 1+ shots on target in five of his last six MLS games, a reliable marker for a busy San Diego attacker.
Elias Achouri has scored in two of his last three MLS games and stays central to San Diego's attack in this matchup.
San Jose have failed to win their last eight MLS games, which stacks in favor of San Diego FC or a tie on the Double Chance leg.
Right now, this SGP returns a best price of +500 and compresses to as little as +326 at the short end of the market. Shopping lines on a four-legger makes a real difference: that spread translates to $17 more in profit on a $10 stake.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Talking Points
This one comes down to form and home comfort. San Diego FC have won three straight at Snapdragon Stadium and lean on a possession-heavy, chance-creating style, with Danish forward Marcus Ingvartsen their leading scorer on 11 goals this season, though he remains sidelined by injury. That thins their edge, but the hosts still profile as favorites against a San Jose side stuck winless in eight. Bruce Arena's Earthquakes counter through the wings and set pieces and can lean on Preston Judd, also on 11 goals, but the slump and a long injury list make this a tough trip. Expect San Diego to control the ball and San Jose to hunt chances on the break.
San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Predictions FAQs
When is the San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes US MLS game?
The game is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, kicking off at 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT.
Where is San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes being played?
The game will be played at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
What are the projected lineups for San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes?
San Diego FC are projected to start in a 4-3-3 formation featuring C. d. Santos in goal and O. Valakari in attack, while San Jose Earthquakes are expected to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation led by forward O. Bouda.
What is the score prediction for San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes?
San Diego FC are in strong form with three straight home victories, while San Jose Earthquakes enter on an eight-game winless run, pointing toward a 2-1 home victory for San Diego.
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