San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As San Jose Earthquakes prepare to host Houston Dynamo on September 13, 2026, with kick-off at 04:30, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

San Jose Earthquakes, currently 6th in the standings with 35 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 14 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Houston Dynamo, sitting 2nd with 40 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 12 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 a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo have favored San Jose Earthquakes, ending in a 0-0 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Austin FC, San Jose Earthquakes recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Gunn, Roberts, Munie, Floriani, Ricketts, Leroux, Vieira, Kikanovic, Lowen, Tsakiris, Bouda. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Houston Dynamo's last outing came against Charlotte FC, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Bond, Ennali, Resch, Halter, Andrade, Herrera, Artur, Guilherme, Bouzat, Bogusz, McGuire. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, San Jose Earthquakes are expected to maintain their unknown structure, San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo 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 a moderate number of goals: San Jose Earthquakes's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Houston Dynamo's games average 1.7 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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