Houston Dynamo FC
Football USA - MLS Shell Energy Stadium Sun 24 Aug 08:30
San Jose Earthquakes
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

MLS Betting Preview: Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes

Houston Dynamo host San Jose Earthquakes in this MLS match at Shell Energy Stadium, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 24 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Write Off Quakes For This Clash

The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering San Jose +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of 1.81. They should be able to avoid a loss against Houston and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.

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3-3 Draw in Most Recent H2H

Houston Dynamo drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place. Dynamo enjoyed 52% possession and three shots on target, while Artur scored the goal.

San Jose Earthquakes have suffered three straight away defeats. They lost 2-1 in their previous game at home to San Diego FC at PayPal Park. Bruce Arena's side had 45% of possession and four shots on goal, with Josef Martinez on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston are unbeaten when it comes to the past four meetings against San Jose, with the last encounter ending in a 3-3 draw at PayPal Park. The past 10 H2H games have featured six triumphs for Houston, two for San Jose and two draws.

MLS G W D L GF GA GD GD P
19 SJ Earthquakes logo SJ Earthquakes 30 9 8 13 55 55 0 55:55 35
22 Houston Dynamo logo Houston Dynamo 30 8 9 13 39 49 -10 39:49 33
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Houston Dynamo – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 11.0 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Houston have had 52.5% possession and 4.6 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 8.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.4 corners.

Jack McGlynn and Ezequiel Ponce lead the way with 3 goals, while Artur has 1. Amine Bassi and Ethan Bartlow have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

San Jose Earthquakes – Last 10 League Games

San Jose have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. The Bay Area outfit have averaged 53.0% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.

Josef Martinez has recorded 5 goals, Preston Judd 3, with Cristian Arango and Beau Leroux both managing 2. Cristian Espinoza and DeJuan Jones have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Bond (GK), Griffin Dorsey, Antonio Carlos, Pablo Ortiz, Felipe Andrade, Sebastian Kowalczyk, Artur, Junior Urso, Jack McGlynn, Ezequiel Ponce, Ondrej Lingr.

San Jose Earthquakes confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Daniel (GK), Reid Roberts, David Romney, Daniel Munie, DeJuan Jones, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Ian Harkes, Jamar Ricketts, Cristian Espinoza, Preston Judd, Cristian Arango.

Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

San Jose +0.5 could be a value play in this MLS match. We’ll take the Asian Handicap odds of 1.81 for the visitors to claim a victory or a draw, giving us two outcomes against one with this bet.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making MLS recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

Key Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes league stats:

  • The +0.5 line has been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 13 of their last 20 games.

Quakes +0.5 Probability

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston Houston logo 1 - 1 San Jose logo San Jose

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the 7.50 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ondrej Lingr Over 0.5 Shots On Target

Ondrej Lingr (Houston) is available at 1.80 to record at least one shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Ondrej Lingr Player Prop Odds
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Jack McGlynn to Score

Jack McGlynn (Houston) has scored three goals in his past five MLS games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the 3.80 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Jack McGlynn Player Prop Odds
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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners

There has been under 10.5 corners in eight consecutive Houston matches. There’s a price of 1.82 for this Total Corners bet and we think the line is too big.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Houston Logo Houston
Total
9.00 4.60 4.40
Home
10.10 5.90 4.20
Away
10.50 4.30 6.20
San Jose Logo San Jose
Total
10.20 5.30 4.90
Home
9.90 5.30 4.60
Away
10.30 4.90 5.40
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Total Corners
Houston Corners
San Jose Corners
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap San Jose +0.5
Both Team To Score Yes
Shots On Target Ondrej Lingr Over 0.5

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Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Dynamo Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

For this MLS encounter, the bookmakers have Houston Dynamo as the 2.00 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 50% chance of triumphing. San Jose Earthquakes are the 3.15 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Houston can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting 1.53. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, San Jose are 2.35.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. BTTS Yes is on offer at 1.49 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Ezequiel Ponce Favourite to Score the First Goal

Ezequiel Ponce is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 4.80 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is 2.35.

Player Goals
Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)
Josef Martínez (SJ Earthquakes)
Cristian Arango (SJ Earthquakes)
Amine Bassi (Houston)
Player Shots On Target
Cristian Arango (SJ Earthquakes)
Josef Martínez (SJ Earthquakes)
Amine Bassi (Houston)
Jack McGlynn (Houston)
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Shell Energy Stadium

Houston Have Won Past Five H2H Shell Energy Stadium Meetings

Houston have recorded four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

San Jose have suffered three consecutive away losses. Bruce Arena's men have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Houston beat San Jose 2-1 when they last met at Shell Energy Stadium. In the previous 5 H2H games at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston have secured a victory on every occasion.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Houston Dynamo logo Houston Dynamo Home Stats 4-2-4 2.70 1.20 1.50 5 5 5 5
San Jose Earthquakes logo San Jose Earthquakes Away Stats 3-2-5 3.00 1.40 1.60 6 4 7 3
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Houston Dynamo logo Houston Dynamo League Stats
San Jose Earthquakes logo San Jose Earthquakes League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Houston vs San Jose team news. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

Houston Dynamo Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

SJ Earthquakes Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Houston Dynamo Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

31 Jonathan Bond
25 Griffin Dorsey 3 Antonio Carlos 22 Pablo Ortiz 36 Felipe Andrade
27 Sebastian Kowalczyk 6 Artur 30 Junior Urso
21 Jack McGlynn 10 Ezequiel Ponce 9 Ondrej Lingr
42 Daniel
18 Reid Roberts 12 David Romney 5 Daniel Munie
22 DeJuan Jones 14 Mark-Anthony Kaye 6 Ian Harkes 2 Jamar Ricketts
10 Cristian Espinoza 19 Preston Judd 9 Cristian Arango

SJ Earthquakes Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Houston Dynamo Substitutes

  • 1Jimmy Maurer
  • 2Franco Escobar
  • 4Ethan Bartlow
  • 5Daniel Steres
  • 8Amine Bassi
  • 11Lawrence Ennali
  • 12Toyosi Olusanya
  • 14Duane Holmes
  • 24Obafemi Awodesu

SJ Earthquakes Substitutes

  • 4Bruno Wilson
  • 11Ousseni Bouda
  • 17Josef Martinez
  • 20Nick Fernandez
  • 21Noel Buck
  • 25Max Floriani
  • 34Beau Leroux
  • 36Earl Edwards Jr.
  • 37Ronaldo Vieira

Previous Houston Dynamo Lineups

18 Aug MLS
Vancouver 1-1 Houston Dynamo
10 Aug MLS
Austin FC 2-2 Houston Dynamo
20 Jul MLS
Houston Dynamo 1-1 Philadelphia
17 Jul MLS
Houston Dynamo 0-3 Vancouver
13 Jul MLS
Real Salt Lake 1-0 Houston Dynamo
06 Jul MLS
San Diego 3-4 Houston Dynamo

Previous San Jose Earthquakes Lineups

18 Aug MLS
SJ Earthquakes 1-2 San Diego
10 Aug MLS
SJ Earthquakes 2-1 Vancouver
27 Jul MLS
Real Salt Lake 2-1 SJ Earthquakes
20 Jul MLS
Seattle Sounders 3-2 SJ Earthquakes
17 Jul MLS
SJ Earthquakes 2-2 FC Dallas
13 Jul MLS
Minnesota Utd 4-1 SJ Earthquakes

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Dynamo Injury Table
Type Name Info
Nelson Quinones Other
Ethan Bartlow Head
Andrew Tarbell Cruciate ligame
San Jose Earthquakes Injury Table
Type Name Info
Reid Roberts Other
Nick Lima Other
DeJuan Jones Other
USA FlagMLS Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Philadelphia 30 17 6 7 49:33 57
2 San Diego 30 17 5 8 55:37 56
3 FC Cincinnati 30 17 4 9 44:37 55
4 Minnesota Utd 30 15 9 6 51:33 54
5 Charlotte FC 30 17 2 11 51:40 53
6 Vancouver 28 15 7 6 54:31 52
7 Nashville SC 30 15 5 10 50:35 50
8 NYCFC 29 15 5 9 44:35 50
9 Inter Miami 27 14 7 6 57:44 49
10 Columbus Crew 30 13 10 7 50:46 49
11 Orlando City 29 13 9 7 55:41 48
12 Los Angeles FC 28 13 8 7 53:36 47
13 Seattle Sounders 29 12 9 8 51:43 45
14 Chicago Fire 29 12 6 11 54:53 42
15 Portland Timbers 29 11 9 9 38:39 42
16 Austin FC 29 11 8 10 31:36 41
17 NY Red Bulls 30 11 7 12 43:40 40
18 Colorado Rapids 30 11 6 13 40:49 39
19 SJ Earthquakes 30 9 8 13 55:55 35
20 Real Salt Lake 29 10 4 15 31:41 34
21 FC Dallas 29 8 10 11 42:48 34
22 Houston Dynamo 30 8 9 13 39:49 33
23 NE Revolution 30 8 8 14 39:44 32
24 Sporting KC 30 7 6 17 45:61 27
25 Toronto FC 29 5 11 13 29:36 26
26 Atlanta United 29 5 11 13 36:54 26
27 St. Louis 30 6 7 17 36:51 25
28 D.C. United 30 5 10 15 27:55 25
29 CF Montréal 30 5 9 16 29:53 24
30 LA Galaxy 29 4 9 16 35:58 21
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Charlotte FC 15 12 1 2 30:12 37
2 Philadelphia 15 10 4 1 34:15 34
3 Nashville SC 15 10 3 2 31:11 33
4 NY Red Bulls 15 10 3 2 34:19 33
5 Vancouver 14 9 3 2 36:16 30
6 NYCFC 14 10 0 4 25:15 30
7 Seattle Sounders 14 8 5 1 34:18 29
8 Columbus Crew 15 8 4 3 25:18 28
9 Inter Miami 13 8 3 2 30:18 27
10 Los Angeles FC 14 8 2 4 24:12 26
11 San Diego 16 7 5 4 25:16 26
12 FC Cincinnati 15 8 2 5 23:18 26
13 Colorado Rapids 15 8 2 5 22:18 26
14 Portland Timbers 15 7 5 3 23:20 26
15 Minnesota Utd 15 7 4 4 26:17 25
16 Orlando City 14 7 3 4 31:21 24
17 Austin FC 14 5 7 2 14:12 22
18 Real Salt Lake 15 7 1 7 19:20 22
19 Chicago Fire 15 5 5 5 21:23 20
20 SJ Earthquakes 15 4 6 5 34:28 18
21 Atlanta United 15 4 6 5 27:27 18
22 St. Louis 15 4 5 6 21:23 17
23 Sporting KC 15 4 4 7 25:30 16
24 FC Dallas 15 4 3 8 20:23 15
25 Houston Dynamo 15 4 3 8 17:26 15
26 LA Galaxy 13 4 2 7 17:22 14
27 D.C. United 15 2 7 6 13:24 13
28 Toronto FC 15 2 6 7 12:16 12
29 NE Revolution 15 3 3 9 16:23 12
30 CF Montréal 15 2 5 8 13:30 11