The San Jose Earthquakes will take on LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer (MLS) on Sunday, 29 June in a match between two teams who are enjoying very different season.
The hosts are currently performing well in the Western Conference and are in fifth place with less than half of the regular season to play.
LA Galaxy, meanwhile, are enduring one of the worst title defences in MLS history. They are rock bottom of the Western Conference after picking up just one point from their first 19 matches.
Ahead of kick-off on Sunday, check out our San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy prediction below.
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San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy prediction: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- LA Galaxy have scored two or more goals in nine of their last ten matches against the San Jose Earthquakes.
- San Jose have conceded two or more goals in three of their last six MLS matches.
- Both teams have scored in ten of the last 12 clashes between these two teams.
Correct score prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 2-2 LA Galaxy
Although San Jose have been far better than LA Galaxy this season, the recent record between these two teams is impossible to ignore. The Galaxy have also picked up some form in recent weeks and have avoided defeat in their two most recent Western Conference matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are firm favourites
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy odds indicate that the hosts should come through this one with all three points. Ladbrokes have priced San Jose as the odds-on favourites, and have given them a 55.6% chance of winning the match, while LA Galaxy have been given just a 30.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Galaxy's dominance
LA Galaxy will be looking forward to this match due to their recent dominance over San Jose in matches between the two sides. The reigning MLS champions have won five of their last six matches against the Earthquakes, but perhaps crucially, they did lose the most recent encounter just last month.
USA MLS 29/05/25
LA Galaxy
San Jose Earthquakes
Leagues Cup 01/08/24
San Jose Earthquakes
LA Galaxy
USA MLS 30/06/24
San Jose Earthquakes
LA Galaxy
USA MLS 22/04/24
LA Galaxy
San Jose Earthquakes
USA MLS 03/03/24
San Jose Earthquakes
LA Galaxy
San Jose Earthquakes preview: No reason to change
San Jose got back to winning ways last time out, recording an emphatic 4-2 victory over FC Dallas, so there is little reason for them to move away from a winning formula. There are no new injury concerns within the squad, which should mean they come into this one with an unchanged starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Daniel (GK), Rodrigues, Romney, Munie, Jones, Harkes, Leroux, Costa, Espinoza, Martinez, Arango
USA MLS 11/05/25
W
Colorado Rapids
0
San Jose Earthquakes
2
USA US Open Cup 08/05/25
W
Sacramento Republic
1
San Jose Earthquakes
2
USA MLS 04/05/25
W
Portland Timbers
1
San Jose Earthquakes
4
USA MLS 26/04/25
L
Columbus Crew
2
San Jose Earthquakes
1
USA MLS 20/04/25
L
Sporting Kansas City
5
San Jose Earthquakes
3
LA Galaxy preview: Key man still missing
Much of LA Galaxy's poor form this season can be put down to the fact that Riqui Puig hasn't played all season. The talented midfielders contributed 35 g/a in their MLS title-winning campaign last year and has been a monumental loss. Former Borussia Dortmund man, Marco Reus, is starting to find his feet, though, which is helping their cause.
Predicted lineup: Micovic (GK), Yamane, Yoshida, Garces, Nelson, Sanabria, Cerrillo, Pec, Reus, Paintsil, Ramirez
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
New York Red Bulls
7
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
Sporting Kansas City
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 28/04/25
L
Portland Timbers
4
LA Galaxy
2
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
Austin FC
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 13/04/25
D
Houston Dynamo
1
LA Galaxy
1