San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As San Jose Earthquakes prepare to host Real Salt Lake on October 31, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

San Jose Earthquakes, currently 4th in the standings with 48 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 22 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Real Salt Lake, sitting 10th with 39 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between San Jose Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Dallas, San Jose Earthquakes recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Gunn, Roberts, Romney, Munie, Ricketts, Lowen, Vieira, Jasinski, Werner, Leroux, Bouda. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Real Salt Lake's last outing came against St. Louis, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Cabral, Sanabria, Henry, Quinton, , Marczuk, Guilavogui, Caliskan, Spierings, Lobjanidze, Solans. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, San Jose Earthquakes are expected to maintain their unknown structure, San Jose Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake 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 2.5 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Real Salt Lake's games average 2.9 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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