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

As San Jose Earthquakes prepare to host Dallas on May 17, 2026, with kick-off at 04:30, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

San Jose Earthquakes, currently 1st in the standings with 29 points from 12 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 13 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 14 goals scored.

Dallas, sitting 7th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses 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 San Jose Earthquakes and Dallas have favored San Jose Earthquakes, ending in a 2-2 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Vancouver Whitecaps, San Jose Earthquakes recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Daniel, Romney, Roberts, Munie, Kikanovic, Leroux, Vieira, Ricketts, Bouda, Marie, Judd. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Dallas's last outing came against Real Salt Lake, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Collodi, Norris, Urhoghide, Moore, Johansson, Binyamin, Ramiro, Kaick, Valiente, Musa, Moreno. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, San Jose Earthquakes are expected to maintain their unknown structure, San Jose Earthquakes and Dallas 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: San Jose Earthquakes's fixtures have averaged 3.6 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Dallas's games average 3.4 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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