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Major League Soccer | Sat 31 Oct, 21:00

San Jose Earthquakes v Real Salt Lake Stats

Data last updated: Sun 01 Nov 2026, 19:17 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Major League Soccer clash features San Jose Earthquakes hosting Real Salt Lake in a late October encounter. San Jose has struggled for consistency, earning just 4 points recently and scoring only once in that span, while conceding 1.6 goals per game. Real Salt Lake arrives in better form, securing 10 points with a more solid defense conceding just one goal per match. The tactical battle will likely see Real Salt Lake leverage their sharper attack and defensive resilience to challenge San Jose's home advantage, making this a pivotal fixture as both sides seek to improve their playoff positioning.

BT4Y best bet

Real Salt Lake to Win

  • Real Salt Lake holds a strong recent form advantage with 10 points versus San Jose's 4.
  • Real Salt Lake concedes fewer goals per game (1.0) compared to San Jose (1.6).
  • Both teams have an 80% rate of matches with both teams scoring, indicating offensive potential.
  • Real Salt Lake averages 17 shots per game, significantly higher than San Jose's 12.4, showing attacking control.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Real Salt Lake to win with a 70% chance, reflecting their superior recent form and attacking output. Real Salt Lake's higher shot volume and better defensive record underpin this . San Jose's struggles to score and concede more goals weaken their position. The at 2.7 offer a positive of 33%, making this a compelling selection based on both statistical trends and tactical context. No data limitations affect this analysis, supporting a strong model conviction.

Recent FormReal Salt Lake 10 points vs San Jose 4
Strong positive
Defensive SolidityReal Salt Lake concedes 1.0 goals/game vs San Jose 1.6
Positive
Attacking PressureReal Salt Lake averages 17 shots/game vs San Jose 12.4
Strong positive
Value Edge52% model chance vs 37% implied (+15 pts)
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Real Salt Lake's superior recent form and attacking threat make them the likely winners in this matchup. Their ability to limit goals conceded while maintaining offensive pressure contrasts with San Jose's struggles, providing a solid foundation for victory.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome

“Real Salt Lake's consistent attacking output combined with a tighter defense gives them a clear edge in this contest, especially given San Jose's recent scoring difficulties.”

Key Data Signals

Real Salt Lake to Win evidence

Real Salt Lake holds a strong recent form advantage with 10 points versus San Jose's 4.

Real Salt Lake concedes fewer goals per game (1.0) compared to San Jose (1.6).

Both teams have an 80% rate of matches with both teams scoring, indicating offensive potential.

Real Salt Lake averages 17 shots per game, significantly higher than San Jose's 12.4, showing attacking control.

What To Watch In The Data

Real Salt Lake to Win notes

  • In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 3.2, indicating a tendency for open matches with multiple goals.
  • Both teams' high over 2.5 goals rates (San Jose 40%, Real Salt Lake 80%) suggest this fixture is likely to feature a lively tempo and goal-scoring opportunities, supporting an attacking game narrative.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

San Jose Earthquakes1
Avg goals scored
Real Salt Lake2
San Jose Earthquakes1.6
Avg goals conceded
Real Salt Lake1
San Jose Earthquakes80%
BTTS rate
Real Salt Lake80%
San Jose Earthquakes40%
Over 2.5 goals
Real Salt Lake80%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 69% · edge +6.6 pts
1.44
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 81%
1.14
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 63%
1.48
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 41%
2.6
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 45%
2.1
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 28%
2.62
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Both teams have an 80% rate of matches with both teams scoring, indicating offensive capabilities on both sides. Real Salt Lake's higher average goals per game and San Jose's vulnerability in defense suggest a match likely to feature goals from both teams, supporting an open and attacking game scenario.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickReal Salt Lake to WinBetfred guide price · Model 52% vs implied 37% · edge +15 pts
2.7
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Real Salt Lake Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 65%
2
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 76%
1.44
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 63%
1.48
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 64%
1.25
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The 52% for Real Salt Lake to Win sits against roughly 37% implied by the current price (+15 pts). Real Salt Lake have the stronger recent points return, taking 10 points from the sample compared with 4 for San Jose Earthquakes.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

San Jose Earthquakes

DLDDD
Last 50W 4D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 6D 1L
29 Oct 2026H Colorado Rapids2-2
25 Oct 2026A FC Dallas0-3
18 Oct 2026H Nashville SC1-1
15 Oct 2026A Real Salt Lake1-1
11 Oct 2026A Colorado Rapids1-1

Real Salt Lake

WWWDL
Last 53W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 1D 5L
29 Oct 2026A Austin2-1
25 Oct 2026H St. Louis City3-0
18 Oct 2026A Sporting Kansas City3-1
15 Oct 2026H San Jose Earthquakes1-1
11 Oct 2026A Philadelphia Union1-2
Market aligned with main pickReal Salt Lake to WinBetfred guide price · Model 52% vs implied 37% · edge +15 pts
2.7
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 79%
1.57
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Real Salt Lake Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 65%
2
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Real Salt Lake's recent form is markedly stronger, accumulating 10 points compared to San Jose's 4 in their last matches. This momentum is underpinned by better defensive performances and more effective attacking play, positioning Real Salt Lake as favorites to secure the win.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

40%San Jose Earthquakes Over 2.5
80%Real Salt Lake Over 2.5
3.2H2H avg goals
In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 3.2, indicating a tendency for open matches with multiple goals. Both teams' high over 2.5 goals rates (San Jose 40%, Real Salt Lake 80%) suggest this fixture is likely to feature a lively tempo and goal-scoring opportunities, supporting an attacking game narrative.

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