Real Salt-Lake vs Earthquakes Prediction 27 July 2025
πThe upcoming clash between Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes promises a fierce battle for points. Both teams are mid-table, adding extra motivation to the game. The hosts have shown decent form with four wins in their last ten matches, although their average scoring rate could be better. Despite recent losses, the visitors boast a higher attacking output, making them a dangerous opponent.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams took place on 23 February 2025 and ended with a 4-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (home team - San Jose Earthquakes):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 6.
πStatistical preview of the official encounters between Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes:
- 40 matches played;
- home wins - 14, away wins - 16, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 63 for Real Salt Lake, 62 for San Jose;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.13, in the second half - 2;
- average total goals per match - 3.13.
Head-to-head statistics Real Salt-Lake - Earthquakes

Real Salt-Lake Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the MLS, with Real Salt Lake hosting Cincinnati. The game concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Real Salt Lake vs Cincinnati):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
Real Salt Lake find themselves in tenth place, looking to climb the standings. The team is known for their disciplined play and solid defense. Over their last ten matches, they have conceded an average of just 1.1 goals per game, highlighting their ability to keep opponents at bay. However, their offensive play leaves something to be desired, with an average of only 1.04 goals per match this season. Their last encounter with San Jose Earthquakes was back in winter, where they suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat, giving them a strong incentive for revenge this time around.
Match Results: Real Salt-Lake

San-Jose Earthquakes Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the MLS, with Seattle Sounders hosting San Jose Earthquakes. The match concluded with a 3-2 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs 9.
San Jose Earthquakes sit in ninth place on the table and are striving to regain their form following a string of disappointing results, with just two wins out of their last ten matches. The club is known for their aggressive style of play, focusing heavily on attack. They average 1.92 goals per match but also concede quite a bit, with an average of 1.75 goals allowed. Recent draws indicate that the team fights until the final whistle and can pose challenges to any defense with their relentless pressure.
Match Results: San-Jose Earthquakes
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 16, draws - 10.
Statistics: Real Salt-Lake vs San-Jose Earthquakes
- matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 24;
- wins: 8 vs 7;
- win percentage: 35% vs 29%;
- losses: 11 vs 9;
- draws: 4 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
- San-Jose Earthquakes have not won in 7 of last 8 games (MLS).
- San-Jose Earthquakes have not won in last 6 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.58, the guests - 1.55;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.13;
- both teams scored: overall - 21; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Real Salt-Lake vs San-Jose Earthquakes
- average total in the tournament: 2.3 vs 3.67;
- average total goals scored: 1.04 vs 1.92;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.7 vs 0.88;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.35 vs 1.04;
- Real Salt-Lake: average total at home in the tournament - 1.18;
- San-Jose Earthquakes: average total away in the tournament - 1.42;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.6) vs 1.6 (away - 1.67).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Real Salt-Lake games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Real Salt-Lake: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.48; at home field - 5.27;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 6.2.
San-Jose Earthquakes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.54, away - 4.83;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; away - 6.33.
- Real Salt-Lake have taken under 5.5 corners in last 5 games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.9 (1.45 for home team and 1.45 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.41 (1.12 for home team and 1.29 for away team).
Real Salt-Lake: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.61; at home - 2.82;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.8.
San-Jose Earthquakes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.33, away - 2.17;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; away - 3.17.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- both teams scored all-time - 21 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 9 times.
Statistics: Real Salt-Lake vs San-Jose Earthquakes
- number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 24;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 19;
- number of BTTS matches for Real Salt-Lake at home - 3 (27%);
- number of BTTS matches for San-Jose Earthquakes away - 9 (75%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 9;
- BTTS matches for Real Salt-Lake at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for San-Jose Earthquakes away - 5 (83%).
- San-Jose Earthquakes have scored and conceded in last 9 games.
- San-Jose Earthquakes have scored and conceded in last 8 games (MLS).
- San-Jose Earthquakes have scored and conceded in last 5 away games (MLS).
β Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be intense given the similar level of the teams and their standings in the table. Real Salt Lake will aim to leverage their defensive strengths against the visitors' active attack, which will look to exploit the flanks with their impressive average season scoring rate of 1.92 goals. Considering the home side's tendency for low-scoring games along with recent trends for both teams, betting on under 3.5 total goals seems reasonable, provided that defensive duties are effectively executed.