MLS

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 02:30

Real Salt Lake

Team Performance 6 out of 10

San Jose Earthquakes

Team Performance 3 out of 10

Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction & Stats | MLS | 15/10

The encounter between Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes is set to kick off at 02:30 on Thursday, 15/10.

This MLS fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

1st Half Draw

Why we predict the first half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the first half for the Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes fixture.

Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Real Salt Lake

Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Lost 4 of their last 5 matches

San Jose Earthquakes

Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

1st Half Draw: 11/8

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Real Salt Lake Preview

Real Salt Lake has completed 28 fixtures in the MLS, securing 9 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses — an average of 1.14 points per game. In the MLS, the team has scored 41 goals (1.46 per game) and conceded 46 (1.64 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Real Salt Lake has played 28 matches, scoring 41 goals (1.46 per match) and conceding 46 (1.64 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Real Salt Lake

Goals Scored: 41

Goals Conceded: 46

Average Goals Scored: 1.46

Average Goals Conceded: 1.64

Wins: 9

Goal Difference: -5

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Philadelphia Union 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake	L
27/09	Real Salt Lake 3 - 0 New England Revolution	W
24/09	Seattle Sounders 2 - 0 Real Salt Lake	L
20/09	Real Salt Lake 0 - 3 Vancouver Whitecaps	L
13/09	Real Salt Lake 0 - 2 New York City FC	L

Real Salt Lake to win the match: 10/11

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £19.09

San Jose Earthquakes Preview

Across 28 MLS matches, San Jose Earthquakes has posted 13 victories, 7 stalemates, and 8 defeats, averaging 1.64 points per fixture. In those games they scored 50 (1.79 per match) and conceded 40 (1.43 per match).

During the whole 2026 campaign, San Jose Earthquakes has earned 13 wins from 28 matches across all competitions, scoring 50 goals (1.79 per match) and conceding 40 (1.43 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

San Jose Earthquakes

Goals Scored: 50

Goals Conceded: 40

Average Goals Scored: 1.79

Average Goals Conceded: 1.43

Wins: 13

Goal Difference: 10

Date	Game	Result
11/10	Colorado Rapids 1 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes	D
27/09	San Jose Earthquakes 3 - 1 Portland Timbers	W
19/09	San Jose Earthquakes 2 - 2 Los Angeles	D
13/09	San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 0 Houston Dynamo	W
10/09	San Diego 2 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes	W

San Jose Earthquakes to win the match: 9/4

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £32.50

Statistical Insights for Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Real Salt Lake

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W L L L	0.6
Home	W L L D L	0.8
Away	L L L L L	0

San Jose Earthquakes

USA - MLS

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W D W W	2.2
Home	W D W L L	1.4
Away	D W D D L	1.2

Favourite

Home Win

10/11

51.28%

Draw

3/1

25.64%

Away Win

9/4

30.3%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Real Salt Lake

last 5 matches

San Jose Earthquakes

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

San Jose Earthquakes scored +150% more goals than Real Salt Lake in the last 5 matches.

Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes goals scored count, last 5 matches

Philadelphia Union

New England Revolution

Seattle Sounders

Vancouver Whitecaps

New York City FC

Colorado Rapids

Portland Timbers

Los Angeles

Houston Dynamo

San Diego

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Real Salt Lake

last 5 matches

San Jose Earthquakes

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Real Salt Lake conceded +50% more goals than San Jose Earthquakes in the last 5 matches.

Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Philadelphia Union

New England Revolution

Seattle Sounders

Vancouver Whitecaps

New York City FC

Colorado Rapids

Portland Timbers

Los Angeles

Houston Dynamo

San Diego

Key metrics

Corners

Real Salt Lake

last 5 matches

San Jose Earthquakes

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

San Jose Earthquakes received +20% more corners than Real Salt Lake in the last 5 matches.

Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes corners count, last 5 matches

Philadelphia Union

New England Revolution

Seattle Sounders

Vancouver Whitecaps

New York City FC

Colorado Rapids

Portland Timbers

Los Angeles

Houston Dynamo

San Diego

Key metrics

Cards

Real Salt Lake

last 5 matches

San Jose Earthquakes

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

San Jose Earthquakes received +30% more cards than Real Salt Lake in the last 5 matches.

Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes cards count, last 5 matches

Philadelphia Union

New England Revolution

Seattle Sounders

Vancouver Whitecaps

New York City FC

Colorado Rapids

Portland Timbers

Los Angeles

Houston Dynamo

San Diego

Published on 12 October 2026, at 01:01 Last updated on 15 October 2026, at 02:15

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.