Earthquakes vs San-Diego Zest Prediction 17 August 2025
🔊 In the upcoming match, San Jose Earthquakes will host San Diego Zest. The teams have shown contrasting results in recent games: the hosts struggle to find consistency, while the visitors confidently sit at the top of the table. San Diego are in excellent form and aggressively attack, scoring more than 1.5 goals in most of their away matches. San Jose, on the other hand, are known for their ability to hold draws at home, adding intrigue to this encounter. A tactical battle is expected, with both sides aiming to capitalize on their strengths.
Head-to-Head
⚠ The opponents will face each other for the first time.
Head-to-head statistics Earthquakes - San-Diego Zest

San-Jose Earthquakes Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with San Jose Earthquakes hosting Vancouver Whitecaps. The match ended with a 2-1 victory for the home side.
Here's the game statistics (San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
San Jose Earthquakes are on a quest to find their optimal form, currently sitting in 9th place and struggling for consistency. Over their last ten matches, they've managed just two wins, alongside four losses and four draws. Their average goal tally stands at 1.7 per game, but their defense remains leaky, conceding an average of 1.9 goals per match. On home turf, however, the team often secures positive outcomes thanks to their ability to contain opponents, remaining unbeaten in nine consecutive MLS home games.
Match Results: San-Jose Earthquakes

San-Diego Zest Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the MLS, with Sporting Kansas City hosting San Diego Zest. The match concluded with a 0-2 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (San Diego Zest vs Sporting Kansas City):
- possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 9;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
San Diego Zest are leading the championship thanks to their impressive form, winning five of their last ten matches while suffering just four defeats. The visitors' strength lies in their attack, averaging nearly two goals per game. On the road, they consistently score over 1.5 goals, as evidenced by their last eight matches. Meanwhile, their defense remains solid, conceding approximately 1.23 goals per match.
Match Results: San-Diego Zest
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San-Jose Earthquakes
📝 Stability is not something you'll find here, and fans can only sympathize. The team struggles to consistently earn points, or perhaps they simply lack the desire. While they deserve credit for regularly finding the net, their defense often leaks goals. In their latest MLS match, they managed to edge out Vancouver 2-1, delivering a fairly solid performance. San Jose created numerous chances, whereas their opponents struggled and failed to make an impact in the attacking half.
⚽️ The South Americans continue to lead the charge in attack. Arango and Martinez both have 11 goals each, while Espinoza has provided 12 assists.
❌ No injury concerns to report.
San-Diego Zest
📝 San Diego's potential seems limitless. Throughout the regular season, the team has displayed a fantastic offensive game. On a good day, they can net five goals, but their defense often falters, which could be problematic in the playoffs. However, there's evident improvement on their own half, as they have kept clean sheets in their last two matches, albeit against weaker opponents. A much tougher challenge lies ahead.
⚽️ It's worth highlighting another goal by Anders Dreyer, scored against Sporting. The Dane boasts 12 goals along with 14 assists. Impressive stats.
❌ There could be issues with defender rotation. Several players are sidelined due to injuries.
Prediction on the outcome
Statistics: San-Jose Earthquakes vs San-Diego Zest
- matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- wins: 8 vs 15;
- win percentage: 31% vs 58%;
- losses: 10 vs 7;
- draws: 8 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 5;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
- San-Jose Earthquakes have drawn in 5 of last 6 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: San-Jose Earthquakes vs San-Diego Zest
- average total in the tournament: 3.62 vs 3.15;
- average total goals scored: 1.88 vs 1.92;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.81 vs 0.85;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.08 vs 1.08;
- San-Jose Earthquakes: average total at home in the tournament - 2.38;
- San-Diego Zest : average total away in the tournament - 2.17;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.6) vs 1.7 (away - 2).
- San-Diego Zest have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 away games.
- San-Diego Zest have scored over 1.5 goals in last 5 away games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
San-Jose Earthquakes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.42; at home field - 6.15;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; at home field - 5.6.
San-Diego Zest : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.88, away - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; away - 3.5.
- San-Diego Zest have taken under 4.5 corners in last 5 away games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
San-Jose Earthquakes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.54; at home - 2.69;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; at home - 3.2.
San-Diego Zest : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.92, away - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 1.83.
Prediction on BTTS
Statistics: San-Jose Earthquakes vs San-Diego Zest
- number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 21 vs 14;
- number of BTS matches for San-Jose Earthquakes at home - 11 (85%);
- number of BTS matches for San-Diego Zest away - 8 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 10 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for San-Jose Earthquakes at home - 5 (100%);
- BTTS matches for San-Diego Zest away - 4 (67%).
- San-Jose Earthquakes have scored and conceded in 12 of last 13 home games.
- San-Jose Earthquakes have scored and conceded in last 11 games.
- San-Jose Earthquakes have scored and conceded in last 10 games (MLS).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
An exhilarating clash is on the cards between two teams with contrasting styles: San Jose will aim to capitalize on home support to secure points and extend their unbeaten home streak, while San Diego seeks to unleash their attacking prowess on the road. Given the visitors' current form and impressive away performances with high goal tallies, betting on San Diego's individual total over 1.5 appears well-founded-especially considering their trend of frequent wins with a substantial number of goals.