Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Seattle Sounders prepare to host San Jose Earthquakes on May 14, 2026, with kick-off at 03:30, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Seattle Sounders, currently 4th in the standings with 20 points from 9 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 9 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

San Jose Earthquakes, sitting 1st with 28 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw 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 16 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Seattle Sounders and San Jose Earthquakes have favored Seattle Sounders, with San Jose Earthquakes claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Sporting KC, Seattle Sounders recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Thomas, Tolo, Ragen, Roldan, Kossa-Rienzi, Roldan, Brunell, Rothrock, Ferreira, Morris, Musovski. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

San Jose Earthquakes's last outing came against Toronto FC, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Daniel, Ricketts, Roberts, Munie, Kikanovic, Leroux, Vieira, Skahan, Tsakiris, Bouda, Judd. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Seattle Sounders are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Seattle Sounders 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: Seattle Sounders's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. San Jose Earthquakes's games average 3.5 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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