San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake 10/31/2026 Soccer Prediction

Our soccer betting prediction for the match San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake looks at a Western Conference matchup with playoff stakes and two teams arriving in different form. The game is set for Saturday, October 31, at PayPal Park, with kickoff listed at 5 p.m. local time. San Jose has 48 points and sits eighth in the supplied league table, while Real Salt Lake has 39 points and ranks 18th overall. San Jose’s season record is 13 wins, nine ties, and nine losses; RSL is 11-6-14.

Recent results make the matchup less straightforward than the standings suggest. San Jose has gone winless in its last five across all competitions, with four ties and one loss, including a 2-2 home result against Colorado. RSL has three wins, one tie, and one loss in that span, and most recently earned a 2-1 road win at Austin. The teams also tied 1-1 in their latest meeting. Season scoring averages are close: San Jose has scored 1.68 goals per game and allowed 1.45, while RSL has averaged 1.55 scored and 1.55 allowed. Shot and possession data aren’t available in the supplied stats, so the recommendations below focus on results, scoring rates, and venue splits.

Our 3 Betting Predictions for San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake

1. Both Teams to Score: Yes

Both sides have shown they can find the net, and their season scoring rates are above one goal per game. San Jose has scored 52 times in 31 matches, while RSL has 48; the previous head-to-head finished 1-1. San Jose’s recent 2-2 against Colorado and RSL’s 2-1 win at Austin also point toward chances at both ends. Our pick is Both Teams to Score — Yes. Check the latest soccer betting odds before placing a wager.

2. Real Salt Lake +1.5 on the spread

San Jose has home-field advantage, but its recent run has produced four ties and a loss rather than a win. RSL has collected three wins in its last five and arrives after consecutive positive results, including a road victory. The visitors’ away record is a major caution, so backing them to win outright carries risk. A +1.5 spread gives RSL room to lose by one and still cash. This is our preferred spread angle; compare the available price at BetMGM Sportsbook and other legal U.S. sportsbooks.

3. Over 2.5 Total Goals

The teams combine for an average of 3.23 goals per game based on their season totals: San Jose’s matches average 3.13, and RSL’s average 3.10. Both Teams to Score is a natural companion angle, while the recent 2-2 San Jose result and RSL’s 2-1 win provide further support for a total above two goals. There is no guarantee the pace carries over, but our third pick is Over 2.5. Shop around for the best number and price.

Team Statistics

San Jose Earthquakes: A Strong Season, But Ties Have Piled Up

San Jose has 48 points from 31 games and is eighth in the supplied overall standings. Its record is 13 wins, nine ties, and nine losses, with 52 goals scored and 45 allowed. That works out to 1.68 goals scored and 1.45 conceded per match. At PayPal Park, the Earthquakes have six wins, four ties, and five losses, a 40% win rate and 33% loss rate across 15 home games.

The recent picture is more frustrating: no wins in five, with four ties and one loss. The latest outing was a 2-2 home tie against Colorado. That run shows resilience, but also why a straight San Jose moneyline is not our top recommendation. Coach Bruce Arena will want his team to turn home performances into three points as the season reaches Matchday 33.

Real Salt Lake: Better Recent Results, Difficult Road Numbers

RSL has 39 points and sits 18th overall in the supplied table. Across 31 matches, the club has 11 wins, six ties, and 14 losses, scoring 48 and conceding 48. Its average is 1.55 goals both scored and allowed per game. The road split is a concern: two wins, three ties, and 10 losses in 15 away matches, equivalent to a 13% win rate and 67% loss rate.

Still, the visitors’ recent form is the brighter of the two teams. RSL’s last five show three wins, one tie, and one loss, and its latest result was a 2-1 away win over Austin FC. Coach Pablo Mastroeni’s side has momentum, but its poor season-long road record argues for a protected spread rather than an aggressive away-win pick.

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Key Player Statistics, Momentum, and External Factors

San Jose’s Preston Judd is listed as the team’s leading scorer with 16 goals, while Timo Werner and Ousseni Bouda have six each. For RSL, Sergi Solans has 14 league goals and scored a brace in the recent win over St. Louis, making him a key threat if available and in the starting lineup. San Jose’s Niko Tsakiris, a major chance creator, was reported doubtful in the supplied injury notes; Diego Luna and Justen Glad were also listed as unavailable or working back toward fitness for RSL. Confirm final lineups and injury updates close to kickoff. PayPal Park’s home setting helps San Jose, while RSL’s playoff urgency may encourage an aggressive approach.

Last Direct Match: San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake

The teams tied 1-1 in their most recent meeting on October 14 at RSL’s home ground. That result offers a recent reference point, but this rematch moves to PayPal Park, where San Jose will look to use home advantage.

Performance in the Last 5 Matches

San Jose: 0 wins, 4 ties, 1 loss. Latest result: 2-2 at home against Colorado Rapids.
Real Salt Lake: 3 wins, 1 tie, 1 loss. Latest result: 2-1 away at Austin FC.

Performance

San Jose Earthquakes

Last games

San Jose Earthquakes performance of the last 4 home matches

Victories

50%

Over 2.5

50%

Real Salt Lake

Last games

Real Salt Lake performance of the last 6 away matches

Victories

33%

Over 2.5

66%

TrustnBet Predictions Summary

Our three recommended angles are Both Teams to Score — Yes, Real Salt Lake +1.5 on the spread, and Over 2.5 total goals. The scoring averages and recent results support a game with opportunities at both ends, while RSL’s stronger recent form makes the visitors a reasonable spread choice despite their poor away record. San Jose’s home edge and the teams’ recent 1-1 tie add uncertainty, so treat these as measured picks rather than guarantees. Compare prices at licensed sportsbooks such as BetMGM Sportsbook, set a budget, and remember that betting involves risk.