{"id":5255,"date":"2026-04-30T04:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T08:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=5255"},"modified":"2026-04-30T04:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T08:13:23","slug":"match-preview-toronto-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes-05-02-26-mls","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/match-preview-toronto-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes-05-02-26-mls\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto FC vs San Jose Earthquakes: Predictions, odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toronto FC host San Jose Earthquakes at BMO Field on Saturday, May 2, at 1:00 PM ET, and the form gap heading into this MLS<\/a> cross-conference clash is one of the sharpest in the league.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Quakes arrive on a six-match winning run, top of the Western Conference on 27 points with a goal difference of +19. Toronto, meanwhile, had their seven-game unbeaten streak snapped by Atlanta United last week and sit sixth in the East. Our Toronto FC vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction: back the visitors to make it seven straight.<\/p>\n

San Jose\u2019s record \u2014 nine wins, zero draws, one loss \u2014 reflects a team that does not settle for stalemates. Their 25 goals lead MLS and the six conceded is one of the best defensive marks in the league. Preston Judd fronts the attack with six goals and 17 shots on target in ten appearances. Toronto face those numbers without Djordje Mihailovic (pelvis) and Richie Laryea (thigh).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n
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Market<\/th>\nOur Pick<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We\u2019re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
BTTS<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n-187 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nToronto scored in their last seven home matches, including two 3-3 draws; San Jose have only failed to score once this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score<\/td>\nToronto 1-2 SJ Earthquakes<\/td>\n+800 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSan Jose have won 3-2, 4-1, and 5-1 in recent weeks; Toronto find a way to score but the Quakes have the edge in most scenarios.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anytime Goalscorer<\/td>\nPreston Judd (SJ Earthquakes)<\/strong><\/td>\n+150 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSix goals in ten appearances and 17 shots on target \u2014 Judd is involved in virtually every Quakes attacking move.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Result<\/td>\nSJ Earthquakes Win<\/td>\n+100 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSix straight wins, no draws all season, best attack and one of the best defenses in MLS \u2014 the form case for San Jose is overwhelming.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n-166 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSan Jose average 2.5 goals per match; five of Toronto\u2019s last six home games have produced three or more goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Our approach: anchor on the SJ Earthquakes win and stack Preston Judd as anytime goalscorer for value.<\/p>\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n

The two-conference split captures just how differently these clubs are faring. San Jose lead the Western Conference by a significant margin, while Toronto sit sixth in the East \u2014 inside the playoff positions but far from settled. Check the full MLS standings<\/a> for the broader picture.<\/p>\n

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Eastern Conference<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Toronto FC<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n
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Western Conference<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
SJ Earthquakes<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n+19<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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