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On May 17, 2026, at PayPal Park, San Jose Earthquakes host FC Dallas in Major League Soccer. With both sides missing key defenders and midfielders, the match is expected to be cautious early but open up later. The main lean is toward a draw or narrow home win, supported by recent form and head-to-head results.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
San Jose Earthquakes
|
13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 29 | L D D W W |
| 7 |
FC Dallas
|
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 19 | L W W L L |
San Jose Earthquakes
Stats
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San Jose Earthquakes
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| Home | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Away | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
|
San Jose Earthquakes
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38% | 54% | 8% |
| Home | 50% | 33% | 17% |
| Away | 29% | 71% | 0% |
FC Dallas
Stats
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FC Dallas
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Home | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Away | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
|
FC Dallas
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23% | 54% | 23% |
| Home | 11% | 67% | 22% |
| Away | 50% | 25% | 25% |
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San Jose Earthquakes host FC Dallas at PayPal Park, with both teams showing resilience despite injuries. The match is crucial for positioning in the Major League Soccer standings. San Jose's recent form and balanced attack give them an edge, but FC Dallas's defensive solidity can challenge.
San Jose Earthquakes are missing key players like E. Edwards and N. Tsakiris, which could affect their defensive stability and overall structure. FC Dallas faces the absence of G. Jesus, A. A. Julio Santos, and B. Kamungo, impacting their offensive options and defensive robustness.
If San Jose Earthquakes score first, expect a tight contest with a high likelihood of a draw, driven by recent form and head-to-head results. If the match remains goal-less at half-time, the second half's goal chances increase for both teams, emphasizing the importance of early aggression.
With both teams missing key defenders and midfielders, expect a cautious start with possible open play in the second half. Set-piece chances might be key as both sides look to exploit attacking opportunities. Expect intense pressing and disciplined defending from both sides.
See below all the main information for this match.
The prediction favors San Jose Earthquakes to avoid defeat, based on recent form and home advantage, with a 45% chance of winning or drawing.
Based on previous encounters and current form, a draw seems quite likely, especially since recent matches have been closely contested.
Over 2.5 goals is a common outcome in recent matches between these sides, indicating a likelihood of multiple goals.
Early goals can set the tone; expect high tempo in the second half if either team scores early, especially given the tactical setup.
The match odds suggest San Jose Earthquakes are slight favorites, but the game is expected to be competitive and open, particularly in the second half.
