FC Dallas vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction

FC Dallas host San Jose Earthquakes on 25 October 2026 at 03:30 in a Western Conference clash where the hosts will look to climb toward second place. Dallas drew 2-2 with Houston Dynamo last time out, with Petar Musa scoring a late equalizer. The Earthquakes come in on a nine-game unbeaten run after drawing with Nashville and sit fourth in the conference. This is a matchup between two in-form sides, though Dallas' home record gives them a clear edge. The prediction is FC Dallas 2 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes.

Form and H2H

Dallas have won four of their last five home matches and concede just 0.80 goals per game at Toyota Stadium. San Jose's away form is tighter defensively, allowing 1.00 goal per game on the road, but they have drawn four of their last five away matches. Head-to-head records show a competitive history: the teams have met six times since 2012, with Dallas winning twice, San Jose twice, and two draws. Both sides have scored in 25 of their 37 previous meetings, suggesting an open contest is likely.

Best Bet

FC Dallas to Win remains the primary pick given their superior home record and current momentum. Sam Sarver's suspension for Dallas is not expected to significantly weaken the hosts. San Jose have no fresh injury concerns but face a difficult trip to a side that has been particularly strong at home this season.

Odds to Watch

Over 1.5 Goals offers value given both teams' attacking intent and the frequency with which they have scored against each other historically. Both Teams to Score is another angle worth considering, as the Earthquakes' attacking threat and Dallas' home vulnerability in defense create opportunities for both sides to find the net.