San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo prediction, odds & betting tips – 07/18/2024

Fans at PayPal Park will be crossing their fingers on the 18^th of July in hopes that their beloved San Jose Earthquakes don’t drop points against Houston Dynamo. However, does coach Ben Olsen have something to say on the matter? Find out the answer in the following San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo betting tips below.

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San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo prediction: Houston will edge the three points

Key Stats

• We saw BTTS in San Jose Earthquakes’ last official Major League Soccer outing.
• Houston Dynamo have a staggering head-to-head advantage, consisting of seven victories, one draw, and only two losses in the last 10 meetings.
• Goals galore was the case in a whopping 90.0% of the last 10 head-to-heads.

Correct score prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 1-2 Houston Dynamo

As we mentioned earlier in our San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo prediction, the Quakes are always having a hard time facing Houston Dynamo. Seeing as the 1-2 Houston Dynamo win is the most common result we’ve seen in the last couple of games, we trust coach Olsen’s boys will get the three points.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Poor Quakes can’t win

• HOME: +210 – 31.5%
• DRAW: +275 – 23.0%
• AWAY: +110 – 45.5%

*These San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo odds are subject to change

Despite having the home-field advantage on their side at PayPal Park, San Jose Earthquakes are considered by the bookmakers as the underdogs in this competition, with a laughably low 31.5% win probability. Houston Dynamo are the expected winners, as they have a solid 45.5% chance of securing the three points.

Last five H2Hs: Quakes not eager to face 2023 U.S. Open Cup Winners

The graphics below show the full picture – Houston Dynamo are the better of the two teams.

USA MLS 31/03/24

Houston Dynamo

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San Jose Earthquakes

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USA MLS 22/06/23

Houston Dynamo

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San Jose Earthquakes

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USA MLS 02/04/23

San Jose Earthquakes

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Houston Dynamo

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USA MLS 18/07/22

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USA MLS 10/04/22

Houston Dynamo

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San Jose Earthquakes

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San Jose Earthquakes team news and form: Quakes at the bottom

With four victories, two draws, and 17 matches lost, San Jose Earthquakes deserve to be at the bottom of the table in the Western Conference. Coach Luchi Gonzalez was sacked, but the results didn’t magically get better.

Predicted lineup: Yarbrough (GK), Munie, Rodrigues, Beason, Costa, Yueill, Gruezo, Kikanovic, Espinoza, Ebobisse & Lopez

USA MLS 29/06/25

D

LA Galaxy

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San Jose Earthquakes

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USA MLS 26/06/25

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FC Dallas

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USA MLS 14/06/25

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Portland Timbers

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San Jose Earthquakes

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USA MLS 31/05/25

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St. Louis City SC

2

San Jose Earthquakes

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USA MLS 29/05/25

W

LA Galaxy

0

San Jose Earthquakes

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Houston Dynamo team news and form: Carrasquilla out

Adalberto Carrasquilla isn’t back from international duty and will miss this match for Houston Dynamo. However, coach Olsen has plenty of top-notch performers to pick from, so we have no worries about our San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo predictions’ safety.

Predicted lineup: Clark (GK), Micael, Sviatchenko, Dorsey, Micael, Steres, Artur, Herrera, Schmitt, Ferreira, Bassi & Aliyu

USA MLS 29/06/25

W

St. Louis City SC

0

Houston Dynamo

1

USA MLS 26/06/25

L

Minnesota United

3

Houston Dynamo

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USA MLS 15/06/25

L

CF Montreal

3

Houston Dynamo

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Sporting Kansas City

3

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USA MLS 28/05/25

W

New York City FC

0

Houston Dynamo

3

Player to watch: Cristian Espinoza

With three goals and 11 assists since the start of the season, Espinoza earned the right to be featured as the player to watch in our San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo prediction. He is the light at the end of the tunnel for his team, which should mean Houston Dynamo’s boss must be careful with how he marks this particular player.

Second player to watch: Hector Herrera

Houston Dynamo’s team captain is the 2^nd player to watch. He operates in the center of the pitch and we trust that the defensive midfielder will be at his lethal best against the Quakes.