Minnesota-2 vs San Jose Earthquakes II: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Minnesota-2 prepare to host San Jose Earthquakes-2 on August 9, 2026, with kick-off at 02:00, this USA: MLS Next Pro fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Minnesota-2, currently 4th in the standings with 29 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 17 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

San Jose Earthquakes-2, sitting 5th with 29 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses 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 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Minnesota-2 and San Jose Earthquakes-2 have favored San Jose Earthquakes-2, with San Jose Earthquakes-2 claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Portland Timbers-2, Minnesota-2 recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

San Jose Earthquakes-2's last outing came against Austin-2, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Minnesota-2 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Minnesota-2 and San Jose Earthquakes-2 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: Minnesota-2's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. San Jose Earthquakes-2's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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