won 474 of 788 settled BTTS picks · +226.2u profit · this pick: BTTS: Yes @ 1.57 · 3 units
⚡ Why this pick
San Jose drew 1-1 with Austin FC in their latest match.
Houston's latest outing was a 0-0 draw with Charlotte FC.
The August meeting between these teams
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💎 Value Pick High odds · high consensus✕ Lost
Draw @ 3.83
3/4Models agree
75%Agreement
@ 3.83Avg odds
3 of 4 models who weighed this market converged on the same longshot pick — at average odds of 3.83. High-odds consensus is rare; when it does cluster, it's a stronger expected-value signal than a banker pick because the implied probability still leaves room above the true probability the models assign.
San Jose Earthquakes
3-4-2-1
● Confirmed
7
↓82′
Bouda
34
↓69′
Leroux
10
↓69′
Tsakiris
2
Ricketts
23
↓82′
Loewen
14
Vieira
28
Kikanovic
4
Romney
5
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Munie
17
Jasinski
1
Gunn
Bench (15)
Ian Harkes ↑69′ · Nick Fernandez ↑69′ · Luka Jovanovic ↑82′ · Jack Skahan ↑82′ · Paul Marie · Noel Buck · Francesco Montali · Jonathan Gonzalez · Vitor Costa · Max Floriani · Earl Edwards Jr. · Nonso Adimabua · Timo Werner · Darius Johnson · DeJuan Jones
Coach · Bruce Arena
Match Preview
San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo FC Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-11 02:34 UTC
San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo FC meet at PayPal Park
San Jose Earthquakes return to PayPal Park following a midweek victory, aiming to build momentum in their push within the Western Conference. Conversely, Houston Dynamo FC travel to the West Coast buoyed by a late win that snapped a brief winless streak, looking to maintain their defensive stability on the road.
The paths to PayPal Park
San Jose’s recent form has been a rollercoaster, highlighted by a spirited 3-2 away win against San Diego FC on 10 September. This followed a challenging period where the side struggled for consistency, including a difficult 5-1 home defeat to Minnesota United in late August.
Houston Dynamo FC arrive with a more settled defensive profile, having kept clean sheets in seven of their last ten outings. Their most recent result, a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on 10 September, served as a crucial confidence booster after a pair of goalless draws.
Team news and expected lineups
For the hosts, the absence of Timo Werner remains a significant blow to their attacking depth. The expected XI for San Jose sees Angus Gunn in goal, protected by a defensive line of Daniel Munie, David Romney, Reid Roberts, Jack Jasinski, and Vitor Costa, while Niko Tsakiris is expected to anchor the midfield.
Houston Dynamo FC are expected to field a side led by the in-form Guilherme Augusto, who has netted five times in his last nine appearances. Jonathan Bond is set to start in goal behind a structure that includes Hector Herrera and Mateusz Bogusz, designed to maintain the defensive rigour that has defined their recent run.
A familiar Western Conference rivalry
These two sides are well-acquainted, most recently playing out a goalless draw on 30 August. Their history suggests a competitive edge, with a 1-2 victory for San Jose in August 2025 and a high-scoring 3-3 stalemate earlier that same year providing evidence of the volatility often present in this fixture.
Tactical expectations and the road ahead
Given the recent defensive trends for both clubs, the match is anticipated to be a tight, controlled affair. With San Jose managing a short turnaround from their midweek travels and Houston prioritising a compact structure, the game may hinge on individual moments of quality.
Niko Tsakiris will be the player to watch for the hosts, as he has been a consistent creative force in their recent matches. For Houston, the attacking threat of Guilherme Augusto will be the primary concern for the San Jose backline as they look to avoid the late-game defensive lapses that have seen them concede seven times after the 75th minute in their recent run.
Houston Dynamo FC
5-3-2
● Confirmed
20
Augusto
23
↓77′
McGuire
18
↓65′
Samassekou
19
Bogusz
24
↓77′
Aliyu
5
Halter
6
Artur
34
Resch
31
Bond
Bench (12)
Hector Herrera ↑65′ · Nick Markanich ↑77′ · Matthew Arana ↑77′ · Franco Negri ↑85′ · Antonio Carlos · Duane Holmes · Blake Gillingham · Agustin Bouzat · Gilberto Rivera · Lyle Foster · Marcelo Saracchi · Jimmy Maurer
Coach · Ben Olsen
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo FC
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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DeepSeek
+5.8% ROI
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Le Chat
+3.9% ROI
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Nova
+3.2% ROI
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Nemotron
+2.4% ROI
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Qwen
+1.7% ROI
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ERNIE
+1.5% ROI
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Gemini
+1.3% ROI
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Seed
+1.0% ROI
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Claude
+0.9% ROI
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GLM
+0.2% ROI
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ChatGPT
+0.0% ROI
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Kimi
-0.2% ROI
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WizardLM
-1.6% ROI
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Grok
-2.0% ROI
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Recent Form
San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo FC's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
San Jose Earthquakes
2
Wins
3
Draws
5
Losses
12
Scored
22
Conceded
1
Clean sheets
7
BTTS
10 SepMAJSan Diego FC2–3San Jose EarthquakesW
6 SepMAJAustin FC1–1San Jose EarthquakesD
30 AugMAJHouston Dynamo FC0–0San Jose EarthquakesD
23 AugMAJSan Jose Earthquakes1–5Minnesota UnitedL
20 AugMAJLA Galaxy1–0San Jose EarthquakesL
16 AugMAJSan Jose Earthquakes1–3St. Louis CityL
2 AugMAJFC Cincinnati4–2San Jose EarthquakesL
26 JulMAJSan Jose Earthquakes1–1LA GalaxyD
23 JulMAJSan Jose Earthquakes0–4Orlando CityL
24 MayMAJPortland Timbers1–3San Jose EarthquakesW
Houston Dynamo FC
6
Wins
3
Draws
1
Losses
13
Scored
4
Conceded
7
Clean sheets
3
BTTS
10 SepMAJHouston Dynamo FC2–1Real Salt LakeW
5 SepMAJCharlotte FC0–0Houston Dynamo FCD
30 AugMAJHouston Dynamo FC0–0San Jose EarthquakesD
23 AugMAJSt. Louis City2–1Houston Dynamo FCL
20 AugMAJVancouver Whitecaps0–1Houston Dynamo FCW
16 AugMAJHouston Dynamo FC1–0LA GalaxyW
8 AugMAJNew England Revolution0–2Houston Dynamo FCW
2 AugMAJSporting Kansas City0–2Houston Dynamo FCW
26 JulMAJHouston Dynamo FC3–0Austin FCW
23 JulMAJHouston Dynamo FC1–1DC UnitedD
Head to Head
San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo FC·last 10 meetings
2San Jose Earthquakes wins
3Draws
5Houston Dynamo FC wins
30 AugHouston Dynamo FC0 – 0San Jose EarthquakesMajor League Soccer
24 Aug ’25Houston Dynamo FC1 – 2San Jose EarthquakesMajor League Soccer
25 May ’25San Jose Earthquakes3 – 3Houston Dynamo FCMajor League Soccer
18 Jul ’24San Jose Earthquakes0 – 1Houston Dynamo FCMajor League Soccer
31 Mar ’24Houston Dynamo FC2 – 1San Jose EarthquakesMajor League Soccer
22 Jun ’23Houston Dynamo FC4 – 1San Jose EarthquakesMajor League Soccer
2 Apr ’23San Jose Earthquakes2 – 1Houston Dynamo FCMajor League Soccer
18 Jul ’22San Jose Earthquakes1 – 2Houston Dynamo FCMajor League Soccer
10 Apr ’22Houston Dynamo FC4 – 3San Jose EarthquakesMajor League Soccer
25 Jul ’21San Jose Earthquakes1 – 1Houston Dynamo FCMajor League Soccer
