San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club prediction, lineups, odds and Same Game Parlay picks. Check team news and standout odds before kick-off.
Grayson Parker - October 17, 2026, 6:36 PM EDT
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Competition | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
Game Time | 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | San Jose, PayPal Park |
The Eastern Conference leaders roll into PayPal Park on Saturday night needing one more victory to clinch the 2026 Supporters' Shield. San Jose would love nothing more than to spoil the party.
San Jose haven't lost in eight straight MLS outings, and Bruce Arena has called every point critical as the Quakes push for Western Conference playoff position.
Nashville ride a four-game winning streak and sit top of the standings with 66 points. Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge give this attack real teeth.
San Jose have tied their last 4 games against Nashville SC in all competitions. Something has to give if the Shield is getting wrapped up in the Bay Area.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club Recent Results
San Jose needed a late rescue in midweek, with substitute Jack Jasinski scoring in the 94th minute to grab a point on the road at a struggling Real Salt Lake. The unbeaten run stays alive, but San Jose have won 3 of their last 10 games against all opponents. Ties are piling up, and they lean heavily on counters and set pieces.
Nashville flattened Sporting Kansas City 4-0 at Geodis Park last time out. They've led at both the break and the final whistle in four straight outings, which tells you how fast they take control. Hany Mukhtar runs the show behind Sam Surridge, and few teams in the league finish better.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
San Jose Earthquakes: D. Jones (Injured/out), N. Adimabua (Injured/out), D. Johnson (Injured/out), J. Skahan (Injured/out), J. González (Injured/out), N. Tsakiris (Injured/out)
Nashville Soccer Club: O. Presthus (Injured/out)
San Jose Earthquakes
Bruce Arena should bring Daniel Munie back into the back line, and Timo Werner and Eduard Löwen could also be recalled. The bad news is a list of six confirmed absentees, with DeJuan Jones among them.
Nashville Soccer Club
BJ Callaghan could name an unchanged starting XI after the rout of Sporting Kansas City, which keeps this visiting lineup easy to call. Owen Presthus is their only injury concern.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club Predicted Lineup
San Jose Earthquakes
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Gunn; R. Roberts, D. Romney, D. Munie; J. Ricketts, R. Vieira, E. Löwen, B. Leroux, P. Marie; T. Werner, P. Judd (probable)
Nashville Soccer Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Schwake; R. Baker-Whiting, M. Woledzi, J. Palacios, A. Nájar; E. Tagseth, M. Corcoran; E. Saad, H. Mukhtar, C. Espinoza; S. Surridge (probable)
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club Key Stats & Game Facts
- There have been 25+ shots taken in 4 of the last 4 meetings between San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC (Major League Soccer).
- There have been 12+ shots on target in 3 of Nashville SC's last 3 games (Major League Soccer).
- Hany Mukhtar has scored in 4 of his last 4 games (Major League Soccer).
- Bryan Acosta has made 3+ tackles in 3 of his last 3 games vs San Jose Earthquakes (Major League Soccer).
- San Jose Earthquakes have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 games vs Nashville SC (Major League Soccer).
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction here is a 3-2 Nashville win. The Quakes have enough going forward to make this messy at home, but Nashville are the more clinical side and arrive with a trophy on the line. At +100 (BetRivers) on the moneyline, the visitors are the call.
Best Picks
Nashville Soccer Club to win in the Moneyline market. The league leaders arrive on a four-game winning run. This one backs the visitors on the moneyline. Nashville have won 7 of their last 10 games against all opponents, and they're favored for good reason: they score early, score often and protect a lead well.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides have the attacking quality to find the net. This fits a game we see finishing 3-2. Nashville have scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 5 games in Major League Soccer, and San Jose create enough from crosses, counters and set pieces to get on the board.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club Same Game Parlay
This Same Game Parlay leans into Nashville's attack: Mukhtar to find the net, two Surridge player props and the visitors to clear 1.5 goals.
Hany Mukhtar in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He's scored in four straight appearances and sits at the heart of everything Nashville build.
Sam Surridge Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. The striker has put a shot on target in 10 consecutive outings.
Sam Surridge Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market. He's cleared that mark in seven appearances running, and San Jose struggle against through balls.
Over 1.5 in the Total Away Goals market. Nashville have scored at least two goals in five straight MLS games.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club Talking Points
The stakes are lopsided. A Nashville win clinches the Supporters' Shield, which brings home-field advantage throughout the MLS Cup Playoffs and a Concacaf Champions Cup berth. San Jose, under Bruce Arena, are chasing a top-four finish in the Western Conference, and on First Responders Night at PayPal Park they will not roll over quietly. The duel to watch is San Jose's crossing and dead-ball game against a Nashville side that defends set pieces as well as anyone, and the betting odds lean the visitors' way because that matchup favors them.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club Predictions FAQs
When is the San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club US MLS game?
The game kicks off at 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Where is the San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club game being played?
The game is being played at PayPal Park in San Jose, CA.
Who are the probable starters for the San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club game?
San Jose Earthquakes (3-5-2): A. Gunn, R. Roberts, D. Romney, D. Munie, J. Ricketts, R. Vieira, E. Löwen, B. Leroux, P. Marie, T. Werner and P. Judd. Nashville SC (4-2-3-1): B. Schwake, R. Baker-Whiting, M. Woledzi, J. Palacios, A. Nájar, E. Tagseth, M. Corcoran, E. Saad, H. Mukhtar, C. Espinoza and S. Surridge.
Are there any injury absences for the San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville Soccer Club game?
Owen Presthus is Nashville SC's only listed injury concern. San Jose Earthquakes have six confirmed absentees: D. Jones, N. Adimabua, D. Johnson, J. Skahan, J. González and N. Tsakiris.
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