San Jose Earthquakes vs FC Dallas: Major League Soccer Match Preview

San Jose Earthquakes host FC Dallas on May 17 at 11:30 KST. The Earthquakes have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, maintaining a strong home record of 67% (4W-1D-1L in 6 matches). Dallas, meanwhile, shows 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses over the same period, with a 50% away record (2W-0D-2L in 4 matches). A 21-point power differential favors the home side in this matchup.

Recent Form

San Jose Earthquakes

Stat	Value
Last 10	6W 2D 2L
Goals / Conceded	23 / 11

FC Dallas

Stat	Value
Last 10	4W 3D 3L
Goals / Conceded	22 / 16

Major League Soccer Season Record

	San Jose Earthquakes (Home)	FC Dallas (Away)
W-D-L	4-1-1	2-0-2
Win Rate	67%	50%

Key Stats

Based on last 10 matches

Metric	San Jose Earthquakes	FC Dallas
Goals/Game	2.3	2.2
Conceded/Game	1.1	1.6
Over 2.5	60%	70%
BTTS	70%	70%
Clean Sheet	20%	20%

Head-to-Head

San Jose Earthquakes Wins	Draws	FC Dallas Wins	Total
6	11	3	20

Recent Meetings

D San Jose Earthquakes 2 - 2 FC Dallas (2025-07-17)

W San Jose Earthquakes 4 - 2 FC Dallas (2025-06-26)

W San Jose Earthquakes 3 - 2 FC Dallas (2024-10-03)

H2H: San Jose Earthquakes leads (6승 11무 3패)

Latest News

San Jose Earthquakes suffered a 3-2 defeat to Seattle Sounders on May 14. The Sounders scored a decisive goal in the 89th minute, and the Earthquakes conceded a late turnaround despite creating early opportunities. The result highlights potential vulnerabilities in concentration management and set-piece defending that may carry over into this fixture.

Tactical Points

San Jose is positioned to control the match at home, leveraging a 2.3 goals-per-game scoring average paired with a defensive record of just 1.1 goals conceded per match, indicating strong defensive stability. Dallas, though matching San Jose's offensive output at 2.2 goals per game, concedes 1.6 goals per match on average—a notably higher defensive vulnerability. The all-time head-to-head record favors the Earthquakes (6W-11D-3L), establishing a historical advantage. Dallas's recent slump—3 losses in their last 5 matches—is particularly pronounced in away fixtures, suggesting the team may struggle to manage San Jose's home-field pressure and organizational structure.

Key Factors

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Stark Home-Away Performance Gap San Jose's home record of 67% (4W-1D-1L) versus Dallas's away record of 50% (2W-0D-2L) represents a clear operational advantage for the Earthquakes in a familiar environment, based on 6 and 4 match samples respectively.
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Defensive Efficiency Differential San Jose concedes 1.1 goals per match compared to Dallas's 1.6 goals per match. This 0.5-goal defensive gap compounds over 90 minutes, likely translating to second-half fatigue and concentration lapses for Dallas.
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Recent Form Stability San Jose's recent 5-match record (2W-2D-1L) demonstrates organizational consistency, while Dallas's record (2W-0D-3L) shows volatility with three losses and no draws. The 21-point power index advantage reinforces the Earthquakes' structural superiority heading into this fixture.

TrendSoccer Prediction

	Probability
San Jose Earthquakes	████████░░░░░░░░ 52%
Draw	████░░░░░░░░░░░░ 27%
FC Dallas	███░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 21%

Detail	Analysis
Prediction	Home Win
Grade	GOOD
Odds	1.8 / 3.87 / 3.91
Power Index	San Jose Earthquakes 85 vs FC Dallas 64
Pattern	1-3-3 (1555 matches)

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