San Jose Earthquakes

vs

Houston Dynamo

Predictions & Betting Tips

Mid-table Western Conference clash

San Jose and Houston will both believe they can make the playoffs in the second half of the season as they face off in the MLS 2025 on Sunday. The Earthquakes sit 17th on 18 points after 14 games, while Houston are 21st on 16 points after the same number of matches. Both teams have been in mixed form, and our San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo prediction suggests a win for either side could be crucial in the latter stages of the campaign, especially with the Western Conference mid-table looking particularly congested. San Jose Earthquakes are the bookies’ favorites at +102 to win, but we feel Houston have better value to get a result at +260, despite the slight home advantage. Dynamo have won 2 of the last 3 MLS meetings between the two sides, and with this San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo prediction, it’s worth noting they claimed a 1-0 away victory against San Jose 10 months ago.

Houston have more momentum

Bruce Arena took charge of San Jose Earthquakes at the beginning of 2025 and has made an immediate impact on their style of play. The Earthquakes play a high-tempo, direct style of soccer and press forward at every opportunity, creating open, end-to-end affairs. Cristian Arango is their main goal threat with 9 goals in 13 MLS 2025 appearances, a strike rate which makes him one of the most lethal strikers in the division. Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, are a pragmatic, structured side who prefer to play at a measured tempo and not take too many risks. Ben Olsen has instilled a sense of discipline in the team since taking over in late 2022, guiding them through some patches of poor form with a steady hand. Ezequiel Ponce leads the way in the scoring charts for Houston Dynamo with 3 goals in 13 MLS 2025 games but Felipe Andrade has caught form in recent weeks, scoring 2 goals in his last 5 games and offering a midfield scoring threat. This San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo preview analyzes the contrasting tactical approaches and offensive threats that both teams bring to the match.

Back Houston for double chance

Houston have found form away from home of late, with 2 wins from their last 3 away MLS 2025 matches. San Jose are in good form at home with 2 wins and a draw in their 3 most recent home games and both sides will look to take the game to each other. Houston will try to frustrate San Jose on the road by sitting deep and trying to catch them on the counter-attack, while the home side will try to break them down as soon as possible. As such, both teams can be backed to score in the game, with San Jose averaging 2.75 goals per home game in MLS 2025 and Houston scoring 0.67 goals on their travels. According to our San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo betting tips, we think this game could be tight and the value lies with the visitors, who are on a 2-game streak and will look to extend it. The San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo prediction is further reinforced by the teams’ recent performances: San Jose have 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses at Earthquakes Stadium in MLS 2025, scoring 2.75 goals per game and conceding an average of 1.75.