Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC Betting Tips
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On October 18, 2026, San Jose Earthquakes host Nashville SC at PayPal Park in Major League Soccer. With Nashville showing stronger form and more goals scored away, the best bets lean towards Nashville securing at least a draw, potentially an away win. Explore the latest predictions, odds, and value picks for this fixture.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC Betting Tips
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match. The match has already kicked off, so tips can no longer be added to a ticket.
Major League Soccer detailed statistics
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
San Jose Earthquakes
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29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 51 | 41 | 10 | 47 | D D W D W |
San Jose Earthquakes stats
| MP | W | D | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 |
| Home | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Away | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| CS | BTTS | FTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nashville SC stats
| MP | W | D | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 20 | 6 | 3 |
| Home | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Away | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| CS | BTTS | FTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Over | Under | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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San Jose Earthquakes
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Nashville SC
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San Jose Earthquakes
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Nashville SC
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| 0.5 goals | 25 | 24 | 4 | 5 |
| 1.5 goals | 14 | 19 | 15 | 10 |
| 2.5 goals | 9 | 12 | 20 | 17 |
| 3.5 goals | 2 | 7 | 27 | 22 |
| 4.5 goals | 1 | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Over | Under | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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San Jose Earthquakes
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Nashville SC
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San Jose Earthquakes
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Nashville SC
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| 0.5 goals | 22 | 15 | 7 | 14 |
| 1.5 goals | 9 | 7 | 20 | 22 |
| 2.5 goals | 6 | 0 | 23 | 29 |
| 3.5 goals | 3 | 0 | 26 | 29 |
| 4.5 goals | 1 | 0 | 28 | 29 |
PPG
Per match
San Jose Earthquakes
0
Nashville SC
0
Cards
Per match
San Jose Earthquakes
0
Nashville SC
0
Goals scored
Per match
San Jose Earthquakes
0
Nashville SC
0
Goals conceded
Per match
San Jose Earthquakes
0
Nashville SC
0
Best scoring interval
San Jose Earthquakes
0
Nashville SC
0
Most conceded interval
San Jose Earthquakes
0
Nashville SC
0
San Jose Earthquakes cards
Nashville SC cards
San Jose Earthquakes
| Formation | Matches played |
|---|---|
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
Nashville SC
| Formation | Matches played |
|---|---|
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
Match Context and Setup
San Jose Earthquakes face Nashville SC at PayPal Park in a Major League Soccer fixture on October 18, 2026. With Nashville SC in excellent form and a higher recent goal average, the away team is favored to at least secure a draw, with a strong chance they could edge a victory.
Team News & Injury Impact
San Jose Earthquakes will be missing key players due to injuries—J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza, D. Johnson, and J. Skahan—limiting their creativity and defensive stability. Nashville SC will also be without O. Presthus, but their squad remains relatively intact, favoring Nashville’s chances.
Tactical Betting Insights
Nashville SC’s aggressive forward play, with an average of 3 goals away, suggests they will press high and look for scoring opportunities. San Jose’s more cautious approach could lead to a tight, disciplined game which favors the away team in terms of betting value.
Match State Analysis
If San Jose Earthquakes manage to score first against Nashville SC, they could sit deep and absorb pressure, relying on counters. Conversely, if Nashville SC scores early, they might control possession and open up space for their prolific attack, especially given their recent 3-goal average on the road.