Austin FC host San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium on Saturday, September 5 (8:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM PT).
There are no injury or suspension concerns flagged for either squad heading into this one. Austin FC’s attack starts with Myrto Uzuni, who has 6 goals from 45 shots this season, with Facundo Torres supplying the guile at 50 chances created. San Jose Earthquakes will look to top scorer Preston Judd, who has 11 goals and 28 shots on target from 1,596 minutes, with Timo Werner adding 30 chances created of his own.
Austin FC sit 14th in the West and the underlying numbers, a -13 goal difference from 22 games, point to another scrap rather than end-to-end soccer. San Jose Earthquakes arrive fourth in the West and firmly inside the playoff picture, but they’ve taken just 1 point from their last 5 league matches and will need Judd’s movement up top to make the trip worthwhile. Expect a low-scoring, cagey affair that still finds the net for both sides before San Jose Earthquakes edge it 1-2.
Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes: Best Bets & Predictions
Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes: MLS prediction, lineups and best bets
Our approach: we weigh conference standings, recent form and underlying player output, then let the Signal model settle on one scoreline rather than chase the flashiest upset.
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Season Form & Standings
Austin FC sit 14th in the Western Conference on 24 points from 22 games (6-6-10), with a -13 goal difference underlining how much work remains to force a playoff push. San Jose Earthquakes, by contrast, sit fourth in the West, well placed in the playoff picture despite the recent slide in form.
Western Conference
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin FC | 14 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 41 | -13 | 24 |
Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Austin FC
3-4-2-1San Jose Earthquakes
3-4-2-1Potential Match-Winners
- Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC): 6 goals from 45 shots this season, with 19 on target, make Uzuni Austin FC’s most direct route to goal.
- Facundo Torres (Austin FC): 50 chances created from 1,722 minutes make Torres the creative engine behind Austin FC’s build-up.
- Preston Judd (San Jose Earthquakes): 11 goals and 28 shots on target lead every attacker in this fixture, making Judd the clearest individual threat on the night.
Recent Form
Austin FC: L L W D W
- 2026-08-30: Portland Timbers 1-2 Austin FC (W, away)
- 2026-08-23: Austin FC 1-1 Philadelphia Union (D, home)
- 2026-08-20: Seattle Sounders 1-2 Austin FC (W, away)
- 2026-08-17: Austin FC 1-2 FC Dallas (L, home)
- 2026-08-02: Colorado Rapids 1-0 Austin FC (L, away)
Austin FC’s read is L-L-W-D-W, the most recent line a 2-1 win away at Portland Timbers, sandwiched by a 1-1 home draw with Philadelphia Union and a 2-1 win at Seattle Sounders, either side of home and away losses to FC Dallas and Colorado Rapids.
San Jose Earthquakes: L L L L D
- 2026-08-30: Houston Dynamo 0-0 San Jose Earthquakes (D, away)
- 2026-08-23: San Jose Earthquakes 1-5 Minnesota United (L, home)
- 2026-08-20: LA Galaxy 1-0 San Jose Earthquakes (L, away)
- 2026-08-16: San Jose Earthquakes 1-3 St. Louis City SC (L, home)
- 2026-08-02: FC Cincinnati 4-2 San Jose Earthquakes (L, away)
San Jose Earthquakes come in on L-L-L-L-D, a run that includes a 1-5 home defeat to Minnesota United and a 4-2 loss at FC Cincinnati, before a scoreless draw at Houston Dynamo arrived most recently.
Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction
Signal’s model lands on a 1-2 win for San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium. Austin FC sit 14th in the West with a -13 goal difference, a tough platform to defend at home. San Jose Earthquakes sit fourth in the West and, with Judd leading the line, have enough going forward to edge a tight one on the road.