San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo predictions, Sep 12, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

2 weeks ago

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On September 12, 2026, the San Jose Earthquakes will host Houston Dynamo in a critical MLS matchup at their home ground. Current form presents a clear contrast between the two teams: San Jose has struggled significantly, failing to secure a win in their last five matches, while Houston Dynamo has been on a positive trajectory, winning three of their last five encounters.

The Earthquakes will need to overcome their recent malaise, as their offense has faltered, contributing to a disappointing streak. Conversely, the Dynamo’s recent success can be attributed to a more cohesive attacking unit and a solid defensive structure, allowing them to gain momentum heading into this match.

Bookmakers have pegged the odds tightly, with San Jose at 2.48 for a home win and Houston at 2.50 for an away victory. Our model gives a slight edge to the visitors with a 38.3% probability of an away win compared to 36.6% for the home side, indicating a competitive match is expected. As both teams aim to capitalize on the opportunity, the outcome remains uncertain, making this an intriguing fixture for fans and bettors alike.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-09-06T12:52:02+00:00.

San Jose
38.1%

Draw
25.3%

Houston
36.6%

Outrights of MLS Houston Dynamo: 4.03% San Jose Earthquakes: 2.66%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.48	3.70	2.50
	2.44	3.73	2.63

Latest Results

05.09.26 Austin FC – San Jose Earthquakes – 1:1
29.08.26 Houston Dynamo – San Jose Earthquakes – 0:0
22.08.26 San Jose Earthquakes – Minnesota United – 1:5
19.08.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – San Jose Earthquakes – 1:0
15.08.26 San Jose Earthquakes – St. Louis City SC – 1:3

05.09.26 Charlotte FC – Houston Dynamo – 0:0
29.08.26 Houston Dynamo – San Jose Earthquakes – 0:0
22.08.26 St. Louis City SC – Houston Dynamo – 2:1
19.08.26 Vancouver Whitecaps – Houston Dynamo – 0:1
15.08.26 Houston Dynamo – Los Angeles Galaxy – 1:0

Facts

Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, San Jose won 1.

San Jose has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Houston‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, San Jose won 4 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 25:36. (average 1.3:1.8).

Including home matches between the teams, San Jose won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 13:12. (average 1.4:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

29.08.26 Houston Dynamo – San Jose Earthquakes – 0:0
23.08.25 Houston Dynamo – San Jose Earthquakes – 1:2
24.05.25 San Jose Earthquakes – Houston Dynamo – 3:3
17.07.24 San Jose Earthquakes – Houston Dynamo – 0:1
30.03.24 Houston Dynamo – San Jose Earthquakes – 2:1

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	22	13	4	5	49:21	28	43
2	Houston Dynamo	23	12	4	7	30:26	4	40
3	Los Angeles FC	24	10	7	7	38:24	14	37
4	FC Dallas	23	10	7	6	45:40	5	37
5	St. Louis City	23	10	7	6	36:31	5	37
6	San Jose Earthquakes	23	10	5	8	40:34	6	35
7	Colorado Rapids	23	10	1	12	31:31	0	31
8	Portland Timbers	23	9	4	10	44:43	1	31
9	San Diego FC	23	8	6	9	40:34	6	30
10	Real Salt Lake	22	8	5	9	36:35	1	29
11	Minnesota United	23	7	8	8	34:37	-3	29
12	Los Angeles Galaxy	24	7	8	9	30:36	-6	29
13	Seattle Sounders	22	7	6	9	24:29	-5	27
14	Austin FC	23	6	7	10	29:42	-13	25
15	Sporting Kansas City	23	4	3	16	23:58	-35	15

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Nashville SC	23	16	5	2	47:17	30	53
2	Inter Miami	23	12	7	4	58:43	15	43
3	Chicago Fire	22	11	5	6	43:32	11	38
4	New England Revolution	23	11	4	8	37:29	8	37
5	Charlotte	23	10	6	7	40:32	8	36
6	FC Cincinnati	22	8	7	7	49:51	-2	31
7	New York City	23	7	8	8	36:31	5	29
8	Orlando City	23	8	4	11	38:54	-16	28
9	Philadelphia Union	23	7	6	10	36:39	-3	27
10	New York Red Bulls	23	7	6	10	32:46	-14	27
11	Toronto FC	23	5	11	7	36:42	-6	26
12	DC United	22	5	10	7	28:36	-8	25
13	Columbus Crew	23	6	5	12	34:39	-5	23
14	Atlanta Utd	23	6	4	13	27:40	-13	22
15	CF Montreal	23	5	6	12	30:48	-18	21

MLS Outrights

1. Inter Miami: 5 (13.72%)

2. Vancouver Whitecaps: 5.5 (12.47%)

3. Nashville SC: 6 (11.43%)

4. Los Angeles FC: 10 (6.86%)

5. Chicago Fire: 13 (5.28%)

6. Cincinnati: 15 (4.57%)

7. Houston Dynamo: 17 (4.03%)

8. FC Cincinnati: 20.8 (3.3%)

9. New York City: 25.8 (2.66%)

10. FC Dallas: 25.8 (2.66%)

11. Charlotte FC: 25.8 (2.66%)

12. San Jose Earthquakes: 25.8 (2.66%)

13. St. Louis City: 33.8 (2.03%)

14. Real Salt Lake: 34.2 (2.01%)

15. Seattle Sounders: 34.2 (2.01%)

16. Charlottenlund: 35 (1.96%)

17. Charlotte Eagles: 35 (1.96%)

18. New York Red Bulls: 40.8 (1.68%)

19. Colorado Rapids: 40.8 (1.68%)

20. Portland Timbers: 40.8 (1.68%)

21. San Diego FC: 50 (1.37%)

22. Minnesota United: 50 (1.37%)

23. New England Revolution: 50 (1.37%)

24. Orlando City: 51 (1.34%)

25. DC United: 65 (1.06%)

26. Los Angeles Galaxy: 65 (1.06%)

27. Philadelphia Union: 80 (0.86%)

28. Toronto FC: 80 (0.86%)

29. Austin: 100 (0.69%)

30. Columbus Crew: 110 (0.62%)

31. Austin FC: 130 (0.53%)

32. CF Montreal: 130 (0.53%)

33. Atlanta United: 130 (0.53%)

34. Sporting Kansas City: 130 (0.53%)

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