MLS· Regular Season - 33· PayPal Park
San Jose Earthquakes
Real Salt Lake31 Oct
San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.93
Expected goals
1.7 - 0.9
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More San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5San Jose Earthquakes +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XSan Jose Earthquakes or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 74% | 1.36 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Real Salt Lake +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.42 | - |
| X2Real Salt Lake or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 48% | 2.08 | - |
| 1San Jose Earthquakes to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5San Jose Earthquakes -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.37 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 26% | 3.79 | - |
| 2Real Salt Lake to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Real Salt Lake -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.91 | - |
San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake preview & analysis
Match preview
San Jose Earthquakes host Real Salt Lake in the MLS (Regular Season - 33) at PayPal Park on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
San Jose Earthquakes arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 5. Most recently they drew with Real Salt Lake 1-1 away. They're 4th in the table with 47 points from 29 games. Real Salt Lake are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 8. Most recently they drew with San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 at home. They're 11th in the table with 33 points from 29 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, San Jose Earthquakes have won 3, Real Salt Lake have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes San Jose Earthquakes narrow favourites: San Jose Earthquakes 44%, draw 38%, Real Salt Lake 18%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.7 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 48% for over 2.5 and 49% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 52% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 Real Salt Lake.
Recent form
San Jose Earthquakes- 15 OctAReal Salt Lake1-1
- 11 OctAColorado Rapids1-1
- 27 SeptHPortland Timbers3-1
- 20 SeptHLos Angeles FC2-2
- 13 SeptHHouston Dynamo1-0
Real Salt Lake- 15 OctHSan Jose Earthquakes1-1
- 11 OctAPhiladelphia Union1-2
- 27 SeptHNew England Revolution3-0
- 24 SeptASeattle Sounders0-2
- 20 SeptHVancouver Whitecaps0-3
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | +31 | 52 |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | +16 | 51 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | +8 | 50 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | +10 | 47 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +2 | 46 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | +15 | 45 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +2 | 41 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -9 | 39 |
| 9 |  Colorado Rapids | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 38 |
| 10 |  Portland Timbers | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 11 | Real Salt Lake | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 12 |  San Diego | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 33 |
| 13 |  Minnesota United FC | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -9 | 31 |
| 14 |  Austin | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -17 | 31 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | -37 | 22 |
San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake: FAQ
What is the San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 Real Salt Lake.
Who is the favourite to win San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake?
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San Jose Earthquakes are favourites. Our model gives San Jose Earthquakes a 44% chance of winning, Real Salt Lake 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake?
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We rate both teams to score at 49%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake kick off?
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San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake kicks off at 21:00 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at PayPal Park.
