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San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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MLS PayPal Park, San Jose, CA
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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02:30 AM
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AI Match Summary

San Jose Earthquakes host Nashville SC in the MLS. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Nashville SC have shipped 0.89 goals a game lately, while San Jose Earthquakes have conceded 1.63 and scored 1.85. Past meetings favor San Jose Earthquakes slightly — 0-0-5 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 28, 2024, ending 1:1. The numbers (1.06 xG vs 1.69) point toward Nashville SC. The prediction model leans Draw; both defenses could hold firm.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

38%
San Jose Earthquakes
35%
Draws
27%
Nashville SC
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: San Jose Earthquakes

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

35% / Low Confidence
  • Nashville SC carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
San Jose Earthquakes Clean Sheet 13%
Nashville SC Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric San Jose Earthquakes Nashville SC
Matches Played 27 27
Wins 12 16
Draws 6 5
Losses 9 6
Goals Scored 1.85 1.78
Goals Conceded 1.63 0.89
Expected Goals (xG) 1.06 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 28, 2024 MLS
Nashville SC vs San Jose Earthquakes
1:1
Sep 24, 2023 MLS
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC
1:1
Jun 12, 2022 MLS
Nashville SC vs San Jose Earthquakes
0:0
Apr 16, 2022 MLS
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC
2:2
Jul 26, 2020 MLS
Nashville SC vs San Jose Earthquakes
0:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

San Jose Earthquakes 31 / 100
Nashville SC 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
San Jose Earthquakes Nashville SC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

San Jose Earthquakes's goal record stands at 85% scoring rate across 27 recent games.

San Jose Earthquakes has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

These sides typically produce 1.60 goals when they meet.

Nashville SC let in goals in 59% of their last 27 matches.

Scoring Trends

San Jose Earthquakes VS Nashville SC
1.38 Goals Scored 1.88
1.5 Goals Conceded 0.75
63% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

San Jose Earthquakes

(Home)
27 Sept
San Jose Earthquakes
3 : 1
Portland Timbers
19 Sept
San Jose Earthquakes
2 : 2
Los Angeles FC
13 Sept
San Jose Earthquakes
1 : 0
Houston Dynamo
10 Sept
San Diego FC
2 : 3
San Jose Earthquakes
06 Sept
Austin FC
1 : 1
San Jose Earthquakes
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Nashville SC

(Away)
27 Sept
Nashville SC
2 : 0
Toronto FC
20 Sept
Nashville SC
3 : 0
Chicago Fire
12 Sept
Inter Miami
2 : 2
Nashville SC
09 Sept
Toronto FC
2 : 1
Nashville SC
04 Sept
New York City
0 : 0
Nashville SC
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vancouver Whitecaps 27 15 5 7 60:29 50
2 St. Louis City 27 13 8 6 48:36 47
3 FC Dallas 27 13 8 6 50:42 47
4 San Jose Earthquakes 27 13 6 8 49:39 45
5 Houston Dynamo 27 13 5 9 34:32 44
6 Los Angeles FC 28 11 8 9 43:30 41
7 Seattle Sounders 27 10 8 9 35:35 38
8 Colorado Rapids 27 11 3 13 38:38 36
9 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 9 9 10 37:44 36
10 Portland Timbers 27 9 5 13 48:51 32
11 Real Salt Lake 27 9 5 13 40:44 32
12 San Diego FC 27 8 8 11 47:47 32
13 Austin FC 27 7 10 10 35:47 31
14 Minnesota United 27 7 8 12 40:49 29
15 Sporting Kansas City 27 6 3 18 32:65 21
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 18 6 3 55:21 60
2 New England Revolution 27 14 4 9 45:36 46
3 Inter Miami 27 12 10 5 64:50 46
4 Chicago Fire 27 13 6 8 49:39 45
5 Charlotte FC 27 12 7 8 47:38 43
6 Philadelphia Union 27 11 6 10 54:44 39
7 Orlando City 27 10 4 13 48:64 34
8 New York Red Bulls 27 9 6 12 34:51 33
9 New York City 27 8 9 10 41:36 33
10 FC Cincinnati 26 8 9 9 55:64 33
11 DC United 26 6 12 8 34:42 30
12 Columbus Crew 27 8 5 14 39:43 29
13 Toronto FC 27 6 11 10 39:51 29
14 Atlanta United 27 7 6 14 32:45 27
15 CF Montreal 27 6 6 15 34:54 24
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