San Jose and Minnesota are close, as usual, in the MLS
Minnesota United have been involved in several MLS head-to-head matches against San Jose that were extremely close affairs this season – and in previous campaigns. This Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes preview highlights how both teams have displayed consistency in these tightly contested fixtures.
The hosts won 1-0 in San Jose in March 2025.
But San Jose had beaten Sacramento Republic and Portland to get that far, so they are an unpredictable mix of cup heroes and MLS chokers.
Minnesota have shown a knack for closing out games in knockout competitions, as they did against Chicago Fire in the USOC and can get another positive Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction result against San Jose in Minnesota.
The Earthquakes’ coach Bruce Arena is adding to his already rich MLS legacy.
It has had mixed results so far, but his side remain unbeaten in their last three MLS games and are coming off a draw with New York Red Bulls – in which they played most of the second half with ten men.
Loons’ lineup depends on who is not suspended or injured
He could again be bold and send out a similar team to the one that faced the Red Bulls, which would mean a bench full of quality and experience to bring on if needed.
Minnesota’s coach is not as famous, but his squad have a cup run going too after their comeback win over Chicago Fire that took them into the U.S. Open Cup semis.
They are a group that have been able to grab results when they needed to this term and that is a sign of good form.
The play of attackers like Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Teemu Pukki will be key again here, but don’t discount the impact that San Jose’s Benji Kikanović can have after he came off the bench.
Winger Cristian Espinoza has made some great runs to provide the cutting edge for San Jose in recent weeks, but their best hope is that ‘Chicho’ Arango is on the scoresheet again, which could influence the Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes odds for this clash.
Earthquakes will always score, even if they lose
San Jose Earthquakes will almost certainly score in this game, but Minnesota United’s shape and ability to transition quickly make them a bit more likely to edge this one. Based on our Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction, both teams are well matched, but Minnesota currently have the upper hand.
San Jose are the bigger price here, but with Arena getting the most out of them, we think the best way to play this is to take a chance on BTTS to land. For those interested in Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes betting tips, it’s a two-horse race with Minnesota just about the better horse at the moment, but the weather has been ideal for soccer so it could be a game of quick feet and quality finish – unless the conditions change.
