FC Dallas vs San Jose Earthquakes: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Dallas prepare to host San Jose Earthquakes on October 25, 2026, with kick-off at 02:30, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Dallas, currently 3rd in the standings with 51 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 26 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

San Jose Earthquakes, sitting 4th with 48 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 26 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Dallas and San Jose Earthquakes have been competitive, with San Jose Earthquakes claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Houston Dynamo, Dallas recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Daniel, Norris, Ibeagha, Moore, Kamungo, Cappis, Ramiro, Johansson, Job, Delgado, Musa. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

San Jose Earthquakes's last outing came against Nashville, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Gunn, Ricketts, Roberts, Romney, Munie, Jasinski, Lowen, Vieira, Leroux, Werner, Judd. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Dallas are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Dallas and San Jose Earthquakes are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Dallas's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. San Jose Earthquakes's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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