{"id":1472771,"date":"2026-07-23T13:36:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T12:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1472771"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:36:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T12:36:29","slug":"san-jose-vs-la-galaxy-predictions-betting-tips","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/san-jose-vs-la-galaxy-predictions-betting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy: predictions, best bets and latest odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

San Jose vs LA Galaxy predictions come with a warning for the home side. San Jose Earthquakes host LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium in the early hours of Sunday 26th July. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30am (UK time).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The table says this should be straightforward. San Jose sit second in the Western Conference on 32 points from 16 games, with 34 goals scored. The Galaxy are 10th on 20 points from 17. The head-to-head says something entirely different. LA Galaxy have won six of the last 10 meetings, and San Jose have not beaten them at home in any of the last six attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

San Jose vs LA Galaxy predictions & betting tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our Prediction<\/strong><\/th>Odds & Bookmaker<\/strong><\/th>Confidence<\/strong><\/th>Why We’re Backing It<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Preston Judd to score first<\/strong><\/td>3\/1 @ Parimatch<\/a> (25%)<\/td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Judd has been San Jose’s one constant. He has 11 goals from 16 appearances, one every 116 minutes, and his 26 shots on target are the most of any player in this fixture. Crucially he starts, with 15 in 16, so the first goalscorer market carries none of the bench risk that usually comes with it. The Galaxy have conceded 28 goals in 17 games and shipped six across their two matches since the break. Midnite price this at 12\/5, so 3\/1 is a clear top price on the striker most likely to break the deadlock.<\/td><\/tr>
Marco Reus to score or assist<\/strong><\/td>13\/8 @ LeoVegas<\/a> (38%)<\/td>\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Reus remains the Galaxy’s most complete attacking threat. He has four goals and five assists from 17 appearances, nine involvements that no teammate matches, and he has started 14 games. History backs him too. LA Galaxy have scored in every one of the last 10 meetings with San Jose, home or away, and they have won six of them. The pricing seals it: Betfred, Midnite and CopyBet all quote 13\/10 for this bet, so 13\/8 elsewhere is a substantial edge on a player involved in everything his side create.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How both teams head into San Jose vs LA Galaxy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Jose Earthquakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

San Jose built their season on a superb spring. They won six of their opening eight league games, including a 4-1 demolition of Los Angeles FC, a 5-1 win over Austin and victories at Sporting KC, Vancouver Whitecaps and St. Louis City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The run has since flattened. San Jose have won once in their last five, beating Portland Timbers 3-1 in May either side of defeats to Dallas and Seattle Sounders. Wednesday’s restart was worse still, a 4-0 home loss to Orlando City in which they were two down by half-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The attacking numbers remain strong. Preston Judd has 11 goals and 26 shots on target, Ousseni Bouda has added five, and Timo Werner has four goals and three assists from just 529 minutes. Nineteen goals conceded is respectable, but the manner of Wednesday’s defeat will worry them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LA Galaxy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy have endured a difficult season and a bruising fortnight. They lost 3-0 at home to Los Angeles FC in El Trafico on 18th July, then lost 3-1 at home to St. Louis City on Wednesday. Six goals conceded in two matches at their own ground is a grim way to restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their better work has come on the road. LA won 2-0 at Seattle Sounders, 2-1 at Atlanta United and 2-1 at Austin before the break, and drew at Dallas and Portland Timbers. That travelling record is the reason this fixture is not the mismatch the table suggests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marco Reus leads the way with four goals and five assists. Gabriel Fortes Chaves has five goals and four assists, and his 29 shots on target are more than any player in this game. Joao Klauss has five goals from just 550 minutes. The talent is there. The consistency is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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San Jose Earthquakes team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Judd and Daniel Munie have been near ever-present, the striker starting 15 games and the defender 15 in central defence with three goals of his own. Daniel has started 14 matches in goal. [CONFIRM: any knocks from Wednesday’s heavy defeat to Orlando City.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Werner is the question. He has started only five of his eight appearances despite seven goal involvements, so his role remains fluid. [CONFIRM: whether he starts, and any rotation after a chastening restart.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LA Galaxy team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reus has started 14 of 17 games and picks himself when fit. Gabriel Fortes Chaves has started 14, and Joseph Paintsil has contributed three goals and two assists from 12 starts. [CONFIRM: full availability from the pre-match media session.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goalkeeping position is worth watching. James Marcinkowski has started 12 games and Novak Micovic five, so the gloves have not been settled all season. [CONFIRM: which goalkeeper starts in northern California.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head-to-Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is where the form book gets torn up. LA Galaxy have won six of the last 10 meetings to San Jose’s two, with two draws, and they lead the goals 23-16. More striking still, San Jose have not won a single one of the last six meetings on their own patch, losing four and drawing two. Both of San Jose’s wins in that run came in Los Angeles. The Galaxy have also scored in every one of the last 10, whichever ground has staged it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which side will win the California Clasico?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Jose Earthquakes are favourites at a general 8\/11, with 21\/20 available at BoyleSports. LA Galaxy can be backed at 17\/5 with LeoVegas, and the draw is 17\/5 with the same firm. For a side who have won six of the last 10 meetings, that Galaxy price looks generous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are staying in the player markets, where both teams’ best performers can profit. Judd to score first at 3\/1 with Parimatch and is our headline bet, backed by 11 goals and a guaranteed starting place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reus to score or assist at 13\/8 completes the pair. Nine goal involvements, a side who have scored in all 10 recent meetings, and three bookmakers pricing the same bet at 13\/10. San Jose may be the better team this season. This fixture has never much cared.<\/p>\n\n\n

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