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Major League Soccer — USA

San Jose Earthquakes logo San Jose Earthquakes
1–3 Full time Sun, 16 Aug 2026
St. Louis City logo St. Louis City
  1. 8' Goal: D. Edelman (St. Louis City)
  2. 27' Goal: S. Becher (St. Louis City)
  3. HT 0–2
  4. 47' Goal: B. Leroux (San Jose Earthquakes)
  5. 55' Goal: S. Becher (St. Louis City)
  6. 77' Yellow card: C. Wallem (St. Louis City)
  7. 82' Yellow card: R. Roberts (San Jose Earthquakes)
  8. 84' Yellow card: T. Totland (St. Louis City)
  9. FT 1–3

Prediction: San Jose vs St. Louis City Betting Tips and Predictions

Match preview and betting tips for San Jose vs St. Louis City

On August 16, 2026, San Jose Earthquakes hosts St. Louis City at PayPal Park in Major League Soccer. St. Louis City is the current favorite with a predicted win or draw, leveraging their strong recent form. Expect a competitive encounter with potential for both teams to find the net. Explore the best odds, predictions, and value bets for this fixture.

TipStrike Pick Both Teams Score Yes — San Jose’s offensive aspirations and St. Louis's scoring trend suggest both will score. Odd 1.43

San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City 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.

Match Winner
St. Louis City to Win — a solid choice based on recent form and head-to-head performance.
Tipstrike odd: 2.00
Goals Over/Under
Over 2.5 Goals — Both teams possess attacking firepower and recent matches indicate high goal potential.
Tipstrike odd: 1.47
Both Teams Score
Yes — San Jose’s offensive aspirations and St. Louis's scoring trend suggest both will score.
Tipstrike odd: 1.43
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Major League Soccer detailed statistics

Standings

# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
3 San Jose Earthquakes 33 14 10 9 56 48 8 52 W D L D D
4 St. Louis City 33 14 9 10 58 48 10 51 L L L L D
San Jose Earthquakes stats
MP W D L
Overall 33 14 10 9
Home 17 7 5 5
Away 16 7 5 4
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 0 0 0
Home 0 0 0
Away 0 0 0
St. Louis City stats
MP W D L
Overall 33 14 9 10
Home 17 9 4 4
Away 16 5 5 6
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 0 0 0
Home 0 0 0
Away 0 0 0
Under/over: goals scored (matches)
Over Under
San Jose Earthquakes St. Louis City San Jose Earthquakes St. Louis City
0.5 goals 28 26 5 7
1.5 goals 16 17 17 16
2.5 goals 9 11 24 22
3.5 goals 2 2 31 31
4.5 goals 1 1 32 32
Under/over: goals conceded (matches)
Over Under
San Jose Earthquakes St. Louis City San Jose Earthquakes St. Louis City
0.5 goals 26 28 7 5
1.5 goals 11 13 22 20
2.5 goals 7 6 26 27
3.5 goals 3 1 30 32
4.5 goals 1 0 32 33

PPG

Per match

San Jose Earthquakes 0
St. Louis City 0
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Cards

Per match

San Jose Earthquakes 0
St. Louis City 0
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Goals scored

Per match

San Jose Earthquakes 0
St. Louis City 0
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Goals conceded

Per match

San Jose Earthquakes 0
St. Louis City 0
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Best scoring interval

San Jose Earthquakes 0
St. Louis City 0
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Most conceded interval

San Jose Earthquakes 0
St. Louis City 0
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San Jose Earthquakes cards
Yellow cards
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Red cards
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St. Louis City cards
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Formations
San Jose Earthquakes
Formation Matches played
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St. Louis City
Formation Matches played
0-0-0-0 0
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Match preview and team news for San Jose vs St. Louis City

The match between San Jose Earthquakes and St. Louis City is scheduled at PayPal Park in San Jose, with kickoff at 02:30 UTC. San Jose enters this fixture with a poor recent record, having won only 27% of their last five matches, while St. Louis City has been more resilient, boasting a 87% form including multiple wins in their last five outings. Injuries to San Jose include key players like E. Edwards and N. Adimabua, low on squad depth. Meanwhile, St. Louis also faces injury concerns, notably Celio Pompeu and B. McSorley.

Team news impacting San Jose vs St. Louis City

San Jose is missing key players such as E. Edwards, N. Adimabua, and J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza, weakening their defensive line and goalkeeper options. St. Louis City is also hampered by injuries to Celio Pompeu and B. McSorley, with question marks over T. Pearce. These absences are likely to influence game tempo and attacking opportunities.

Tactical betting angles for San Jose vs St. Louis City

San Jose’s recent defensive struggles — conceding an average of 2.6 goals per game — suggest a high-scoring game, especially if they fall behind early. On the other hand, St. Louis City’s attack, averaging 2.2 goals in their last five, can exploit weaker defenses, making the Over 2.5 goals market attractive. Both teams have varied offensive and defensive lineups, which point to an unpredictable, yet potentially goal-rich fixture.

Game flow and potential scenarios for San Jose vs St. Louis City

If San Jose Earthquakes manage an early lead in the match against St. Louis City, they could sit back and defend with discipline, aiming for a counterattack. Conversely, if St. Louis quickly scores, San Jose may push more aggressively for an equalizer, creating opportunities on the break. Expectations suggest a balanced game with goal-scoring potential for both sides, although the latest form indicates St. Louis City has a slight edge overall.

FAQs for San Jose vs St. Louis City prediction

Who is the likely winner of San Jose vs St. Louis City?
The predicted winner is St. Louis City, with a high likelihood of either winning or drawing, based on recent form and head-to-head performance.
Will there be lots of goals in San Jose vs St. Louis City?
San Jose Earthquakes are expected to see at least one goal, but the mismatch in recent form and potential defensive vulnerabilities make Over 2.5 goals a strategic bet.
How might the game develop based on early goals?
St. Louis City has historically struggled at San Jose's PayPal Park, but this season their form suggests they have the edge, especially if they score first.
What game scenarios should I consider for betting?
Expect St. Louis City to control the match more in the second half if they lead early. San Jose may push for a comeback if they are trailing at half-time.
Are both teams likely to score?
A bet on Both Teams to Score Yes is recommended, given San Jose's offensive potential and St. Louis’s scoring record in recent fixtures.