Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Predictions

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Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer · USA
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Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United FC

Full Time

3 - 1

AI predicted 2 - 2

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes

🗓️ Saturday, 7 Nov 2026 at 19:00 GMT-5 (venue time) · Sun 8 Nov, 00:00 UTC (your time)📍 Allianz Field, Sao Paulo

Win Probability (1X2)

Minnesota United FC 34%Draw 31%San Jose Earthquakes 35%

Best Value Pick

BTTS: Yes

Match Result

7.8/10

Minnesota United Rally in Second Half to Sink San Jose 3-1

Minnesota United FC produced a stirring second-half comeback to defeat San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 at Allianz Field. Despite trailing at halftime after conceding just before the break, the hosts responded with three unanswered goals, showcasing attacking intent and resilience. The match was a tale of two halves: San Jose edged ahead late in the first half, but Minnesota dominated after the interval, turning the tide with clinical finishing and sustained pressure. Both teams were evenly matched in possession, but Minnesota’s sharper edge in front of goal—scoring three times from six shots on target—proved decisive. San Jose, despite a disciplined first-half display, faded after the break and struggled to contain Minnesota’s surging attack, ultimately succumbing to the hosts’ relentless second-half momentum.

💪 AI Prediction Report

DECENT HIT

Predicted

2 - 2

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Actual

3 - 1

❌Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results2/3 hit

BTTS — Yes
✅
Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over
✅
Correct Score — 2-2
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Key Moments

45' — Goal

P. Judd scores to give San Jose a 1-0 lead just before halftime, capitalizing on a quick break.

57' — Goal

K. Yeboah equalizes for Minnesota, finishing off a flowing move to shift the momentum.

82' — Goal

J. Pereyra puts Minnesota ahead with a well-taken strike after sustained pressure.

90' — Goal

Minnesota seals the win with a late third goal, capping a dominant second-half display.

Various' — Yellow Cards

Both sides pick up three yellow cards each in a physical contest.

Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United FC

8/10

Minnesota United FC started cautiously but grew into the game, especially in the second half. After conceding late in the first half, they came out with renewed energy, pressing higher and moving the ball with greater urgency. Their 14 total shots and dominance in corners (8) reflected their attacking intent. The midfield, led by N. Triantis and O. Gene, dictated play, while the forwards capitalized on key moments to overturn the deficit and secure a deserved victory.

Key Players

J. Pereyra: Instrumental in attack, scored in the 82nd minute to give Minnesota the lead.
K. Yeboah: Led the line with energy, scored the crucial equalizer in the 57th minute.
O. Gene: Controlled midfield tempo and contributed to attacking transitions.

Strengths

Second-half attacking intensityClinical finishingEffective use of width and set pieces

Weaknesses

Slow start and vulnerability before halftimeCommitted 16 fouls, risking defensive lapses
San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes

6.5/10

San Jose Earthquakes began brightly and looked organized, taking the lead just before halftime. Their 4-2-3-1 formation allowed for compactness in midfield, and they limited Minnesota’s first-half chances. However, they struggled to maintain control after the break, conceding territory and failing to match Minnesota’s intensity. With only 8 shots (3 on target) and just 2 corners, their attacking threat diminished as the hosts took over.

Key Players

P. Judd: Opened the scoring in the 45th minute, providing San Jose’s main attacking spark.
E. Löwen: Anchored the midfield and contributed defensively.

Strengths

Disciplined first-half defendingEffective counterattacks in the opening period

Weaknesses

Lost midfield control in second halfLimited attacking output after halftime

Tactical Analysis

Minnesota United lined up in a classic 4-4-2, focusing on width and direct play, especially in the second half. Their full-backs pushed higher after the break, supporting the wingers and overloading San Jose’s flanks. The midfield duo of Triantis and Gene provided balance, breaking up play and launching attacks. San Jose’s 4-2-3-1 initially stifled Minnesota, with two holding midfielders screening the backline and quick transitions through the central three. However, as Minnesota increased their pressing and tempo, San Jose’s midfield was overrun, and their defensive line struggled to cope with the home side’s movement and set-piece threat, as evidenced by Minnesota’s 8 corners to San Jose’s 2.

Turning Point

K. Yeboah’s 57th-minute equalizer, which galvanized Minnesota and shifted the momentum irreversibly in their favor.

Man of the Match

J. Pereyra

His decisive goal in the 82nd minute capped a tireless attacking display and turned the match on its head.

Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes: Match Preview

Minnesota United approach this fixture on a five-match unbeaten streak (WDWDD), having just beaten Sporting Kansas City 3-1 at home. Their season has been defined by inconsistency, especially at Allianz Field, where they have drawn 7 of 16 and conceded 21 goals. San Jose Earthquakes, fifth in the table, have the league's fifth-best away record and arrive off a 2-1 home win over Real Salt Lake, but have just one win in their last five (WDLDD).

The statistical matchup is shaped by both teams' attacking output and defensive frailty. Minnesota's home matches average 2.69 total goals, while San Jose's away games average 3.00. Both sides have seen BTTS in four of their last five, and neither has kept more than one clean sheet in that span. Minnesota's shot volume is high (17.6 per game last five), but their defensive record (1.75 conceded per game, 18.8% clean sheet rate) is a liability. San Jose's attack is less prolific recently (1.2 goals/game last five) but their season away scoring rate is solid (1.63 per game), and they have failed to score only once in their last five.

Given these trends, the model expects an open contest with goals at both ends. The distribution of season-long scoring and concession rates, combined with recent BTTS and over 2.5 trends, points to a high-probability draw with multiple goals. A 2-2 scoreline is the modal outcome, with both teams' defensive volatility raising the likelihood of a high-scoring stalemate.

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Minnesota United FC1.65

Expected goals · model says 1.65

San Jose Earthquakes1.70

Expected goals · model says 1.70

Win Probability
Minnesota United FC 38% Draw 23% San Jose Earthquakes 40%

Over 2.5 Goals

65%

BTTS: Yes

66%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-2 · 2-1

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Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
34%
31%
35%
Minnesota United FC 34%Draw 31%San Jose Earthquakes 35%
Both Teams to Score
70%
30%
Yes 70%No 30%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
67%
33%
Over 2.5 67%Under 2.5 33%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
51%
49%
Over 9.5 51%Under 9.5 49%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes that most previews miss.

  • 1Minnesota have scored nine of their last ten goals in the second half, indicating a late-game scoring trend.
  • 2San Jose's away matches average 3.00 total goals per game (26 scored, 22 conceded in 16 away fixtures).
  • 3Seven of the last ten head-to-head meetings have produced at least three goals, with the last encounter ending 5-1 to Minnesota.

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The Case For This Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction

Statistically, this fixture projects as a high-scoring, evenly matched contest between two sides with leaky defences and above-average attacking output. Minnesota United's home record (4W, 7D, 5L, 22:21) is mediocre but their recent form is steady, while San Jose Earthquakes are one of the league's better travellers (7W, 5D, 4L, 26:22 away). Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in the majority of their matches and have a strong BTTS trend.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Both teams have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 matches.

Defence

  • →Minnesota United average 1.56 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per game, with a 65.6% over 2.5 goals rate.
  • →San Jose Earthquakes have scored 1.7 and conceded 1.45 per game, with a 57.6% over 2.5 goals rate.

🚩 Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Corners Prediction

low confidence
9.8expected total corners
Over 51%
Under 49%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 6.2 corners for Minnesota United FC and 3.6 for San Jose Earthquakes, for an expected total of 9.8. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (51%). Over 8.5: 64% · Over 10.5: 39%.

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How Minnesota United FC and San Jose Earthquakes Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Minnesota United FCMinnesota United FClast 5 matches
Joaquín PereyraXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Kelvin YeboahXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Tomás ChancalayXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Nectarios TriantisXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Cherrion ValeriusXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Anthony MarkanichXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakeslast 5 matches
Preston JuddXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Benjamin KikanovicXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Ousseni BoudaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Jack Jasinskisub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Reid RobertsXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Minnesota United are unbeaten in five (WDWDD), scoring at least twice in three of those and showing improved home output. San Jose Earthquakes have just one win in their last five (WDLDD), but remain tough to beat and have scored in four of those matches. Both teams' recent form points to attacking productivity and defensive vulnerability.

Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes — Last 10 Matches

Minnesota United FCMinnesota United FCLast 10 results
W3-1
W3-1
W3-1
D0-0
W3-2
D2-2
D2-2
L1-3
L2-3
L2-4
Wvs San Jose Earthquakes3-1
W@ Los Angeles FC3-1
Wvs Sporting Kansas City3-1
D@ Houston Dynamo0-0
Wvs St. Louis City3-2
D@ Colorado Rapids2-2
Dvs Houston Dynamo2-2
L@ Seattle Sounders1-3
Lvs Los Angeles Galaxy2-3
L@ St. Louis City2-4

Strengths

  • +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
  • +Prolific attack — 2.4 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 67.65% of games this season
San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose EarthquakesLast 10 results
L1-3
W2-1
D2-2
L0-3
D1-1
D1-1
D1-1
W3-1
D2-2
W1-0
L@ Minnesota United FC1-3
Wvs Real Salt Lake2-1
Dvs Colorado Rapids2-2
L@ FC Dallas0-3
Dvs Nashville SC1-1
D@ Real Salt Lake1-1
D@ Colorado Rapids1-1
Wvs Portland Timbers3-1
Dvs Los Angeles FC2-2
Wvs Houston Dynamo1-0

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games

Concerns

  • −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

Minnesota have the edge in recent head-to-heads, winning five of the last ten and posting a 5-1 away victory in the most recent meeting. High-scoring games are the norm, with seven of the last ten producing at least three goals, and only two ending in draws.

Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

6

Minnesota United FC wins

2

Draws

2

San Jose Earthquakes wins

60%20% draws20%
8 Nov 26Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes3-1
23 Aug 26San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC1-5
29 Apr 26San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC4-2
13 Jul 25Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes4-1
9 Mar 25San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC0-1
1 Sept 24San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC1-2

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

No bookmaker odds are available, so value calculation is not possible for this fixture. The model's strongest statistical edges are on BTTS and over 2.5 goals, both supported by recent and season-long trends. If market odds on these are above 1.50, there may be value based on the underlying rates.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Minnesota United FC Win1.6234.0%-27.7%
Drawvalue4.5031.0%+8.8%
San Jose Earthquakes Winvalue4.7535.0%+13.9%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.4067.0%-4.4%
Under 2.52.8833.0%-1.7%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.4470.0%+0.6%
No2.6230.0%-8.2%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 4.50EV +0.395
1X2: San Jose Earthquakes Win @ 4.75EV +0.662
Both Teams Score: Yes @ 1.44EV +0.008

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Things to Watch: Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds provided, so value edges cannot be calculated.
  • ⚠️No injury or suspension concerns reported, but lineups are unconfirmed.
  • ⚠️Both teams have shown volatility in defensive performance, increasing scoreline variance.

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Final Verdict

Minnesota United FC 2–2 San Jose Earthquakes

The model projects a 2-2 draw, driven by both teams' high BTTS and over 2.5 rates—Minnesota's matches go over 2.5 goals 65.6% of the time, and both sides have scored in four of their last five. The main risk is San Jose's recent dip in away attacking output, but the underlying season rates and defensive numbers for both teams keep the expectation of goals high.

Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes: Common Questions

Who will win Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes?

The probabilities are tightly balanced: Minnesota win 34%, draw 31%, San Jose win 35%. Both teams are evenly matched statistically, with San Jose slightly stronger away from home.

Will both teams score in Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes?

Yes is favoured at 70% probability, as both teams have seen BTTS in four of their last five matches and neither defence is reliable.

How likely is over 2.5 goals in Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes?

Over 2.5 goals is rated 67% likely, with both teams' matches trending high-scoring all season (Minnesota 65.6% over 2.5, San Jose 57.6%).

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 1 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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