Major League Soccer · Regular Season - 18 · 1 August 2026, 23:30 UTC

FC Cincinnati vs San Jose Earthquakes

TQL Stadium, Cincinnati

The model makes it 63% FC Cincinnati, 16% draw, 21% San Jose Earthquakes — fair odds of 1.59, 6.25 and 4.76. Fair odds are simply 100 ÷ the probability; they are the model's own number, not a bookmaker's price.

Most likely scoreline: 3-1 (7%).

Expected goals: FC Cincinnati 3.05, San Jose Earthquakes 1.80.

Both teams to score: 80%. Over 2.5 goals: 86%, under 2.5: 14%.

Model confidence: High.

Model insights

80%
Both teams to score
86%
Over 2.5 goals
14%
Under 2.5 goals
Most likely scorelines3-1 7%2-1 7%3-2 6%

Head-to-head: FC Cincinnati vs San Jose Earthquakes

  • 16 June 2024San Jose Earthquakes 2–4 FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
  • 10 September 2022FC Cincinnati 6–0 San Jose EarthquakesMajor League Soccer
  • 5 May 2019San Jose Earthquakes 1–0 FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.

Team comparison

Bars show each side's share of the two-team total, based on the model's attack/defence ratings and expected goals for this fixture.

Why the model favours this side

The model gives FC Cincinnati the highest probability at 63%, based on each side's rolling attack and defence ratings estimated from recent match data. The model projects 3.05 expected goals for FC Cincinnati against 1.8 for San Jose Earthquakes. FC Cincinnati's attack/defence rating is 0.85/1.74 versus the league average (1.00 = average), compared with 0.74/1.9 for San Jose Earthquakes.