FC Dallas and the San Jose Earthquakes are set to face off in a key Western Conference matchup in the 2025 Major League Soccer season.
The game will be played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, where FC Dallas will look to turn around their poor home form, while San Jose aims to keep climbing the standings with their strong attacking display.
Current Form and Standings
FC Dallas enters the match ranked 10th in the Western Conference, having played 17 games so far. The team has secured five wins, drawn six times, and lost six matches, scoring 22 goals and conceding 28. Their negative goal difference (-6) reflects ongoing struggles at both ends of the pitch.
At home, Dallas has been inconsistent. Out of seven matches, they’ve managed just one win, with two draws and four losses. They’ve scored only four goals while conceding nine. However, in their last outing, they defeated Sporting Kansas City 4–2 in a morale-boosting performance. Standout players for Dallas include Shaquell Moore, Luciano Acosta, and Patrickson Delgado, who have all impressed in recent games.
The injury list for Dallas includes Ramiro (lower-body injury), Paxton Pomykal (knee injury), and Enzo Newman (knee injury), which may impact squad depth and rotation.
San Jose Earthquakes are currently 8th in the standings, having played 18 matches. They boast six wins, five draws, and seven losses, with 35 goals scored and 29 conceded, giving them a goal difference of +6. On the road, San Jose has had mixed results with three wins, two draws, and four losses from nine away games, scoring 10 and allowing 12.
In their last fixture, they drew 1–1 with Portland Timbers. Their attacking force continues to be one of the best in the league. Key contributors include Daniel Munie, Preston Judd, and Beau Leroux, who have maintained strong performances over the last few matches. San Jose will be without defender Bruno Ricardo Wilson Valdez (lower-body injury) and midfielder Ian Harkes, who is suspended due to a red card.
Head-to-Head Record
The last five MLS meetings between these two sides have been balanced. Both FC Dallas and San Jose Earthquakes have one win each, while the remaining three encounters ended in a draw. Their most recent clash was in October 2024, when San Jose emerged victorious with a narrow 3–2 win.
Despite San Jose’s recent win, FC Dallas has a solid home record against them in the league. The Texas side is unbeaten in their last six home league matches against the Earthquakes.
Key Stats to Watch
Attacking vs Defending: San Jose Earthquakes’ attack has been among the league’s best this season, scoring 35 goals, which places them in the top three in MLS for goals scored. By contrast, FC Dallas has managed just 22 goals, ranking 20th in the league.
Defensive: Both sides have had trouble keeping goals out. Dallas has conceded 28 goals (tied for 23rd-24th), while San Jose has allowed 29 (tied for 25th-26th). Expect scoring opportunities for both teams.
Shot Creation: San Jose also ranks in the top three for goal attempts this season, with 282 efforts on goal over 34 matches, well above the league average of 207.8.
Streaks and Trends:
FC Dallas has failed to win any of their last four home league matches.
San Jose has found the net in eight of their last nine away league games.
At least two goals have been scored in the last eight head-to-head league meetings between the teams.
Prediction and Betting Outlook
Given the defensive vulnerabilities on both sides and San Jose’s potent attack, the game is expected to have goals, but perhaps not a shootout. A total under 4.5 goals appears like history between the sides shows matches often involve a decisive moment, with only one of the last eight head-to-head encounters seeing both teams score in both halves.
Score prediction: FC Dallas 1–2 San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose’s attacking power gives them the edge, especially against a Dallas team struggling to defend at home. But with both teams having leaky defenses, there’s also a good chance that each side finds the back of the net at least once.
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