Minnesota United wind up their 2026 MLS regular season campaign on Saturday against San Jose Earthquakes. Minnesota need a win and favourable results elsewhere to make the postseason, while San Jose have already qualified.
Cameron Knowles’ Minnesota are coming off a 3-1 win at LAFC last weekend. Joaquin Pereyra and Cherrion Valerius’ first-half goals gave the Loons a comfortable half-time cushion before Pereyra’s second of the night confirmed the three points, rendering Sergio Vasquez’s 90th-minute strike academic.
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Knowles’ side kept their slim postseason hopes alive by scoring off all three shots on target as they find themselves in 12th place, with 41 points from 33 games, winning 10.
Meanwhile, Bruce Arena’s San Jose are fresh off a 2-1 home win over Salt Lake City last week. Ousseni Bouda set the Quakes on their way inside the opening two minutes before Benji Kikanovic doubled their advantage 15 minutes later.
Juan Manuel Sanabria pulled one back for Salt Lake in the 23rd minute, but an equaliser wasn’t to be. Following the win, Arena’s side are third in the West, with 52 points from 33 games, winning 14.
On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Minnesota-San Jose MLS clash at Allianz Field, Saint Paul:
Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 22 meetings across competitions, Minnesota lead San Jose 10-7, winning their last clash 5-1 away in MLS in August.
- Minnesota have won five of their last six clashes with San Jose, including the most recent one.
- Minnesota have won two of their last seven home games – all in MLS – losing three.
- San Jose have won one of their last eight road outings – all in MLS – losing three.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Minnesota: W-W-D-W-D; San Jose: W-D-L-D-D
Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction
The two sides have had contrasting campaigns as the regular season draws to a close, with Minnesota looking to keep their season alive with a victory, which might not be enough to put them into the postseason.
The Loons have a head-to-head advantage in the fixture and have also dominated recent meetings. However, their recent home form hasn’t been convincing, while San Jose have struggled on the road.
Nevertheless, with a potential postseason place on the line, Minnesota should capitalise on San Jose’s patchy away form to register a slender win.
Prediction: Minnesota United 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes
Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes betting tips
Tip-1: Minnesota to win
Tip-2: San Jose to score
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals
Edited by Bhargav
