Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes
Dynamo and Earthquakes locked in goalless stalemate
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a tight MLS encounter.
Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes played out a 0-0 draw, with neither team managing to score. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 3-0 home win, proving that sometimes the ball just refuses to budge.
Outcome probability
Houston Dynamo face off against San Jose Earthquakes in a regular season clash where the home side looks poised to dominate. With strong attacking options and solid form, Houston aims to extend their scoring streak and keep a clean sheet.
Match factors
Home Attack Dominance Led by Guilherme
Guilherme's 11 goals and 5 assists this season make him the focal point of Houston's attack, likely to exploit San Jose's defense.
Houston's Strong Home Scoring Streak
Houston Dynamo have scored in their last 5 home games, supporting the predicted 3-0 home win.
Jack McGlynn's Assist Form Boosts Playmaking
McGlynn has 2 assists in last 5 games, enhancing Houston's creative threat and linking well with scorers.
San Jose's Defensive Doubts with Key Injuries
San Jose's defender D. Jones is out, and goalkeeper E. Edwards is doubtful, weakening defensive stability.
Preston Judd as Away Team's Main Scoring Threat
Judd leads San Jose with 11 goals, but recent lack of scoring may limit impact against strong Houston defense.
The context
Houston Dynamo currently sit 2nd in the league with 38 points from 21 games, while San Jose Earthquakes are 4th with 33 points from 20 games. Despite San Jose's better goal difference, Houston's home performances have been notably strong, scoring in their last five home matches.
Key insights
Guilherme
Houston Dynamo
Leads team with 11 goals and 5 assists, making him the focal point of Houston's attack, especially strong at home.
Major League Soccer 26/2711 goals and 5 assists in 19 apps
J. McGlynn
Houston Dynamo
Top assister with 5 assists, including 2 in last 5 games, boosting Houston's creative threat.
Major League Soccer 26/275 assists in 15 apps, 2 in last 5
P. Judd
San Jose Earthquakes
Leading scorer with 11 goals but currently in a goal drought, limiting his impact.
Major League Soccer 26/2711 goals in 17 apps, no goals in last 5
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E. Edwards
San Jose Earthquakes
Doubtful goalkeeper, which could impact San Jose's defensive solidity.
Major League Soccer 26/27Doubtful with lower-body injury
Analysis
Houston's attack is spearheaded by Guilherme, who leads the team with 11 goals and 5 assists this season, making him a key threat especially at home. Jack McGlynn's creative playmaking, with 5 assists including 2 in recent games, adds to Houston's offensive potency. San Jose's main scoring threat, Preston Judd, has 11 goals but is currently in a goal drought, and defensive doubts loom with their goalkeeper doubtful and a key defender out. This combination suggests Houston will control the game and keep San Jose at bay.
Key facts
- 1.Houston Dynamo are 2nd in the league with 38 points from 21 games (W12 D2 L7).
- 2.San Jose Earthquakes are 4th with 33 points from 20 games (W10 D3 L7).
- 3.San Jose Earthquakes have a better goal difference than Houston Dynamo this season.
- 4.Houston Dynamo have scored in their last 5 home games.
- 5.Guilherme leads Houston with 11 goals and 5 assists this season.
- 6.Jack McGlynn has provided 5 assists for Houston, including 2 in the last 5 games.
- 7.Preston Judd is San Jose's top scorer with 11 goals but has not scored in the last 5 games.
- 8.San Jose's goalkeeper E. Edwards is doubtful, and defender D. Jones is out, weakening their defense.
Prediction
Expect Houston Dynamo to take an early lead, reflected in the predicted 1-0 halftime score, and then extend their advantage to a 3-0 fulltime win. The home side's scoring consistency and San Jose's defensive uncertainties make this a likely outcome with Houston dominating throughout.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Houston Dynamo
Away — San Jose Earthquakes
The verdict
In summary, Houston Dynamo's attacking firepower and home form should see them comfortably dispatch San Jose Earthquakes. With key players in form and defensive frailties on the visitors' side, a 3-0 home win looks on the cards.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Roberts
Yellow Card
Negri
Romney
Marie
Leroux
Herrera
Ricketts
Andrade
Tsakiris
McGlynn
Löwen
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | +30 | 46 |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | +4 | 43 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | +7 | 43 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | +8 | 41 |
| 5 |  St. Louis City | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | +7 | 41 |
Match Statistics
Houston Dynamo
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3Antônio CarlosD
- 6ArturM
- 8J. McGlynnM
- 11L. EnnaliM
- 16H. HerreraM
- 19M. BoguszF
- 20GuilhermeM
- 21F. NegriD
- 31J. BondG
- 34A. ReschD
- 36Felipe AndradeD
Substitutes
- 13S. VinesD
- 14D. HolmesM
- 17N. MarkanichF
- 18D. SamassékouM
- 23D. McGuireF
- 24A. IbrahimF
- 26B. GillinghamG
- 28E. SviatchenkoD
- 30A. BouzatM
San Jose Earthquakes
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1A. GunnG
- 2J. RickettsM
- 3P. MarieM
- 4D. RomneyD
- 5D. MunieD
- 7O. BoudaF
- 10N. TsakirisF
- 14R. VieiraM
- 18R. RobertsD
- 23E. LöwenF
- 34Beau LerouxM
Substitutes
- 6I. HarkesM
- 9L. JovanovićF
- 16J. SkahanM
- 17Jack JasinskiD
- 19P. JuddF
- 20N. FernandezM
- 25M. FlorianiD
- 31Francesco MontaliG
- 87Vítor CostaD
Houston Dynamo
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bond | G | 97 | 8.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Antônio Carlos | D | 97 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Héctor Herrera | M | 75 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Lawrence Ennali | M | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/6 |
| Mateusz Bogusz | F | 97 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jack McGlynn | M | 91 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Franco Negri | D | 61 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Artur(C) | M | 97 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Felipe Andrade | D | 83 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Agustin Resch | D | 97 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Guilherme | M | 97 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/5 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Diadié Samassékou | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Vines | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Erik Sviatchenko | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nick Markanich | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blake Gillingham | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Agustín Bouzat | M | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duane Holmes | M | 14 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Ibrahim Aliyu | F | 36 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duncan McGuire | F | 22 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
San Jose Earthquakes
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Munie | D | 97 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dave Romney | D | 69 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Beau Leroux | M | 73 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| Ronaldo Vieira(C) | M | 97 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Jamar Ricketts | M | 82 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ousseni Bouda | F | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1/2 |
| Reid Roberts | D | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Niko Tsakiris | F | 91 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Angus Gunn | G | 97 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eduard Löwen | F | 91 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Paul Marie | M | 73 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Luka Jovanovic | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ian Harkes | M | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Francesco Montali | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jack Skahan | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vitor Costa | D | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nick Fernandez | M | 24 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Preston Judd | F | 24 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Jack Jasinski | D | 15 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Floriani | D | 28 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |