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Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction

MLS ยท Sun ยท 00:30 โ€” our model's pick, the best available price and how the market is priced.

Odds and data refreshed Aug 24, 2026 ยท how we work

Our prediction

MLS ๐Ÿ•’ Sun ยท 00:30
Model lean
Over 3.5 goals
Odds
2.25
โ“˜ Model lean, not an official pick โ€” this fixture didn't clear our value threshold, so it isn't counted in the record
ConfidenceValue ยท 43%
AI Value edge -3.16% ยท best price at 1xBet
Bet at 1xBet

Key factors behind our tip

01

Houston Dynamo are the favourites at 1.87, implying about a 53% chance, roughly double the price on San Jose at 3.95.

02

San Jose Earthquakes (around 25%) and the draw at 4.0 (around 25%) are priced almost identically, splitting the non-Houston outcomes evenly.

03

The recommended Over 3.5 goals pick at 2.25 carries a market-implied confidence of 42% against an implied 44%.

04

The value edge on that Over 3.5 selection is negative at -6.15%, meaning it does not clear a positive-value threshold.

Most likely scorelines

Both teams to score: 60%
ScoreModel chanceFair odds
1-1 10.9% 9.18
2-1 9.4% 10.60
1-0 8.5% 11.79
2-0 7.3% 13.62
1-2 7.0% 14.29
0-1 6.3% 15.90

From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.73 and 1.28. These six scorelines cover 49% of all outcomes โ€” the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.

Additional predictions

MarketOddsValue edgeConfidenceAI score
Draw (X) 4.62 +7.7% 23% 60

Model-scored alternatives to the main tip โ€” every market is ranked by value edge and win probability, not by potential payout.

Team form

HD Houston Dynamo LWWWW
23 Aug 26 @ St. Louis City SC 1-2
20 Aug 26 @ Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1-0
16 Aug 26 vs LA Galaxy 1-0
8 Aug 26 @ New England Revolution 2-0
2 Aug 26 @ Sporting Kansas City 2-0
SJE San Jose Earthquakes LLLLD
23 Aug 26 vs Minnesota United FC 1-5
20 Aug 26 @ LA Galaxy 0-1
16 Aug 26 vs St. Louis City SC 1-3
2 Aug 26 @ FC Cincinnati 2-4
26 Jul 26 vs LA Galaxy 1-1

Best odds across bookmakers

Bookmaker 1 ยท HDX2 ยท SJE
1xBet 1.70 4.62 4.40
LeoVegas (SE) 1.74 4.25 4.40
GTbets 1.70 4.11 4.57
BetOnline.ag 1.75 3.81 4.61
BetAnything 1.75 3.81 4.61
Pinnacle 1.72 3.84 4.69

Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ€” the sharpest price-setters first โ€” not alphabetically.

Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes: match preview

This MLS meeting between Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes lands firmly in favour of the hosts according to the market. Houston are priced at 1.87 with LeoVegas, which translates to a market-implied probability of roughly 53%. San Jose sit at 3.95 (around 25%), while the draw is pegged at 4.0 (about 25%) โ€” so the two visiting outcomes together carry roughly the same weight as a Dynamo win. In short, the bookmakers see Houston as clear favourites without treating the result as a foregone conclusion. Our model does not focus on the match result here; instead it flags Over 3.5 goals at 2.25 with Unibet as the angle of interest. That price implies around 44% and carries a market-implied confidence of 42%. Note, though, that the value edge on this pick is negative at -6.15%, so it screens as a lean rather than a standout value play in the Dynamo versus Earthquakes fixture.

Verdict: The model leans toward Over 3.5 goals at 2.25, but with a negative value edge of -6.15% and only 42% implied confidence, this is a speculative, higher-variance angle rather than a strong edge. Treat it cautiously and stake within your usual bankroll limits.

Upcoming MLS fixtures

All MLS tips โ†’
Kick-off (UTC)Match1X2
29 Aug 20:30 Seattle Sounders FC v Chicago Fire 3.00 4.20 2.30
29 Aug 23:30 Toronto FC v New York City FC 2.60 3.98 2.75
29 Aug 23:30 Inter Miami CF v CF Montreal 1.49 5.82 6.80
29 Aug 23:30 D.C. United v Los Angeles FC 3.50 4.01 2.08
29 Aug 23:30 New York Red Bulls v Philadelphia Union 3.11 4.40 2.20
29 Aug 23:30 Columbus Crew SC v New England Revolution 1.98 4.17 4.00
29 Aug 23:30 Atlanta United FC v Charlotte FC 2.42 4.12 3.00
30 Aug 00:30 Minnesota United FC v Orlando City SC 1.87 4.58 4.06

Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.

Match FAQ

What is the prediction for Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes?+

Our tip is Over 3.5 goals at odds of 2.25, with a 43% confidence rating.

Who is the favourite for Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes?+

Houston Dynamo are the market favourites at 1.87, implying roughly a 53% chance. San Jose Earthquakes are the outsiders at 3.95, around 25%.

What is the draw priced at?+

The draw is available at 4.0 with LeoVegas, which implies about a 25% chance โ€” almost identical to the price on a San Jose win.

Is there any value in this match?+

No value picks cleared the threshold here. The recommended Over 3.5 goals at 2.25 actually shows a negative value edge of -6.15%, so it is a lean rather than a genuine value bet.

When does the match kick off?+

Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes takes place Sun ยท 00:30 in the MLS.

โš ๏ธ Our AI model is still learning from match data. All predictions are experimental statistical estimates for information purposes only โ€” not financial advice and not an invitation to bet. Outcomes are never guaranteed. 18+ ยท Gamble responsibly.