Austin FC and San Jose Earthquakes Battle to Draw

What we said beforehand

Austin FC will face off against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium on September 6, 2026, with both teams looking to improve their standings in the MLS. The series between these two teams is tightly contested, currently tied at 2-2-1, which adds an intriguing layer to this matchup. Austin FC comes into this game with a home record of 6-6-10, while the Earthquakes have a stronger away record of 10-4-8.

In their last five matches, Austin FC has recorded two wins, two draws, and one loss. Their recent results include a 2-1 victory against the Portland Timbers, a 2-1 win over the Seattle Sounders FC, and a 1-1 draw against the Philadelphia Union. However, they also suffered defeats to FC Dallas and Toluca, losing 2-1 and 2-0, respectively. In terms of scoring, Austin FC has averaged 1.2 goals per game in their last five outings, while allowing 1.2 goals as well.

On the other hand, the San Jose Earthquakes are struggling, having lost four of their last five matches, with their only recent result being a 0-0 draw against the Houston Dynamo FC. They have been outscored heavily in their losses, including a 5-1 defeat to Minnesota United FC and a 4-2 loss to FC Cincinnati. The Earthquakes have averaged just 0.8 goals per game in their last five matches, while conceding an average of 2.6 goals.

When it comes to home versus away performances, Austin FC has a mixed record at home, going 3-6-1 in their last ten games, with an average of 1.0 goals scored and 2.0 goals allowed per match. In contrast, San Jose has struggled significantly on the road, recording only one win in their last ten away games, with a record of 1-3 and an average of 1.2 goals scored and 2.5 goals allowed.

The last five meetings between these two teams have seen Austin FC win once, while San Jose has won twice, with one match ending in a draw. The most recent encounter was on April 23, 2026, where Austin FC lost 1-5 to the Earthquakes. Prior to that, they faced each other on October 19, 2025, with Austin FC losing 1-2, but they did secure a 3-1 victory at home on August 31, 2025.

In terms of key players, Austin FC's Myrto Uzuni leads the team in goals with six from 18 matches, while Facundo Torres has contributed five assists in 22 matches. For San Jose, Preston Judd has been a standout with 11 goals in 22 matches, and Niko Tsakiris has provided seven assists in 15 matches. Uzuni has also taken 45 total shots, while Judd has recorded 63.

The betting odds from DraftKings indicate that Austin FC is favored at +130, with a spread of -0.5 and a total set at 2.5 goals, where the over is priced at -175 and the under at +135. This reflects the expectation of a closely contested match, given the teams' current forms and previous encounters.

As the match approaches, viewers should watch for how Austin FC utilizes their home advantage and whether they can capitalize on San Jose's recent struggles. The Earthquakes will need to find a way to break their scoring drought and improve their defensive performance if they hope to secure a positive result against a team that has shown resilience in recent matches.