San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United predictions, Aug 22, 2026

Aug 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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San Jose Earthquakes

Minnesota

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As the San Jose Earthquakes prepare to host Minnesota United on August 22, 2026, both teams are looking to reverse troubling recent form. The Earthquakes have struggled significantly, failing to secure a victory in their last four matches, which has raised concerns over their tactical cohesiveness and defensive solidity. The team will need to find a way to break through Minnesota’s backline, leveraging their home advantage to ignite a spark in their play.

Conversely, Minnesota United has had a modest performance, winning only one of their last five matches. Their recent form suggests inconsistency, yet their away game capabilities could play to their advantage, particularly if they adopt a more counter-attacking style. With attacking players likely eager to exploit the Earthquakes’ defensive vulnerabilities, a more dynamic approach could reap rewards.

Bookmakers have the odds slightly favoring the home side at 2.03 compared to Minnesota’s 3.28, indicating a potential for a closely contested match. The predicted final score is 1:1, reflecting the parity in form and the tactical adjustments both teams will need to make. As such, this matchup promises to be an intriguing encounter, albeit with no guaranteed outcomes.

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San Jose
46.8%		 Draw
24.6%		 Minnesota
28.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

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Bwin 2.00 3.75 3.25
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Pinnacle 1.99 3.93 3.31
Best for US Customers 2.00 3.75 3.20

Latest Results

15.08.26 San Jose Earthquakes – St. Louis City SC – 1:3
01.08.26 FC Cincinnati – San Jose Earthquakes – 4:2
25.07.26 San Jose Earthquakes – Los Angeles Galaxy – 1:1
22.07.26 San Jose Earthquakes – Orlando City – 0:4
23.05.26 Portland Timbers – San Jose Earthquakes – 1:3		 15.08.26 Real Salt Lake – Minnesota United – 1:1
11.08.26 Minnesota United – Atlante FC – 3:1
07.08.26 Tigres UANL – Minnesota United – 1:0 penalties
04.08.26 Minnesota United – FC Juárez – 1:2
01.08.26 Minnesota United – San Diego FC – 1:1

Facts

  • This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 9 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/16~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, San Jose won 1.
  • In recent matches, Minnesota has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Minnesota may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • San Jose will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, San Jose won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 27:37. (average 1.4:1.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, San Jose won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 18:23. (average 1.5:1.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.04.26 San Jose Earthquakes – Minnesota United – 4:2
    12.07.25 Minnesota United – San Jose Earthquakes – 4:1
    08.03.25 San Jose Earthquakes – Minnesota United – 0:1
    31.08.24 San Jose Earthquakes – Minnesota United – 1:2
    20.07.24 Minnesota United – San Jose Earthquakes – 2:0

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Vancouver Whitecaps 18 11 4 3 40:17 23 37
    2 Houston Dynamo 19 11 2 6 28:24 4 35
    3 Los Angeles FC 20 10 4 6 35:20 15 34
    4 San Jose Earthquakes 19 10 3 6 38:27 11 33
    5 FC Dallas 19 8 6 5 34:26 8 30
    6 St. Louis City 19 8 5 6 27:25 2 29
    7 Real Salt Lake 18 8 4 6 30:26 4 28
    8 Colorado Rapids 19 8 1 10 29:25 4 25
    9 Minnesota United 19 6 7 6 21:26 -5 25
    10 Portland Timbers 19 7 3 9 34:35 -1 24
    11 Seattle Sounders 18 7 3 8 20:24 -4 24
    12 San Diego FC 19 6 6 7 33:29 4 24
    13 Los Angeles Galaxy 20 5 7 8 24:30 -6 22
    14 Austin FC 19 4 5 10 23:38 -15 17
    15 Sporting Kansas City 19 4 2 13 18:48 -30 14

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 19 13 4 2 39:15 24 43
    2 Inter Miami 19 11 5 3 46:36 10 38
    3 Chicago Fire 18 10 2 6 34:24 10 32
    4 New England Revolution 19 9 3 7 29:25 4 30
    5 Charlotte 19 8 4 7 32:28 4 28
    6 FC Cincinnati 19 7 6 6 46:45 1 27
    7 New York City 19 7 5 7 33:27 6 26
    8 New York Red Bulls 19 7 4 8 30:41 -11 25
    9 DC United 19 5 9 5 27:30 -3 24
    10 Orlando City 19 6 3 10 31:48 -17 21
    11 Columbus Crew 19 5 5 9 27:31 -4 20
    12 Toronto FC 19 4 8 7 26:33 -7 20
    13 Philadelphia Union 19 5 4 10 28:35 -7 19
    14 CF Montreal 19 4 5 10 25:36 -11 17
    15 Atlanta Utd 19 4 3 12 21:34 -13 15

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