Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Seattle Sounders vs SJ Earthquakes in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 02:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Seattle Sounders vs SJ Earthquakes |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 02:30 BST |
| Venue | Lumen Field |
Match Prediction: Seattle Sounders 2-1 SJ Earthquakes
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Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 15 Mar 2026 |  SJ Earthquakes vs  Seattle Sounders |
0 – 1 | PayPal Park |
| Major League Soccer | 20 Jul 2025 | Seattle Sounders vs SJ Earthquakes |
3 – 2 | Lumen Field |
| Major League Soccer | 30 Mar 2025 | SJ Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders |
1 – 1 | PayPal Park |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Sep 2024 | Seattle Sounders vs SJ Earthquakes |
2 – 2 | Lumen Field |
| Major League Soccer | 24 Mar 2024 | SJ Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders |
3 – 2 | PayPal Park |
Seattle Sounders come into this with a steadier recent league run, having gone five unbeaten and kept things tight in several of those matches. SJ Earthquakes have also been productive, but their last two league games have both finished 1-1, which suggests they are not always turning good spells into wins. With Seattle at Lumen Field and the head-to-head showing a narrow home win for Seattle in March, the edge looks slight but real.
SJ Earthquakes have shown they can score goals away from home, but Seattle’s recent results point to a side that is harder to beat and more controlled in tighter games. The absence of xG data means the case has to rest on results, lineups and the head-to-head, and those all lean towards a close contest rather than a one-sided one. Match Prediction: Seattle Sounders 2-1 SJ Earthquakes
Form Guide & Team Overview
Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders are unbeaten in their last five league matches, with two draws and three wins in that run. The most recent results show a pair of 1-1 draws against San Diego and Sporting KC, but before that they beat Dallas 2-1, St. Louis City 4-1 and Houston Dynamo 1-0.
That sequence suggests Seattle have been difficult to beat and capable of both controlling games and finding enough goals to edge them. The fact they have taken points in every one of those five league fixtures is a solid base for a home betting angle.
Seattle Sounders Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 | Seattle Sounders vs  San Diego |
1 – 1 | D | Lumen Field |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  Sporting KC vs Seattle Sounders |
1 – 1 | D | Children's Mercy Park |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | Seattle Sounders vs  Dallas |
2 – 1 | W | Lumen Field |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Apr 2026 | Seattle Sounders vs  St. Louis City |
4 – 1 | W | Lumen Field |
| Major League Soccer | 5 Apr 2026 |  Houston Dynamo vs Seattle Sounders |
0 – 1 | W | Shell Energy Stadium |
SJ Earthquakes
SJ Earthquakes are also unbeaten in their last five league matches, with two draws and three wins. Their latest two games have both ended 1-1, against Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto, after wins over St. Louis City, Austin and Los Angeles FC.
That run shows they have been competitive and dangerous going forward, especially in the three wins where they scored 12 goals in total. The recent draws, though, indicate they have not always been able to finish matches off, which matters in a tight away fixture.
SJ Earthquakes Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 | SJ Earthquakes vs  Vancouver Whitecaps |
1 – 1 | D | PayPal Park |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  Toronto vs SJ Earthquakes |
1 – 1 | D | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | St. Louis City vs SJ Earthquakes |
2 – 3 | W | Energizer Park |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Apr 2026 | SJ Earthquakes vs  Austin |
5 – 1 | W | PayPal Park |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Apr 2026 |  Los Angeles FC vs SJ Earthquakes |
1 – 4 | W | BMO Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Seattle Sounders
- Nikola Petković (Cruciate Ligament Tear)
SJ Earthquakes
- Timo Werner (Muscle Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Seattle Sounders (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Andrew Thomas (Goalkeeper), Jackson Ragen (Defender), Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Defender), Nouhou (Defender), Álex Roldán (Defender), Cristian Roldán (Midfielder), Jesús Ferreira (Midfielder), Paul Rothrock (Midfielder), Snyder Brunell (Midfielder), Albert Rusnák (Attacker), Jordan Morris (Attacker)
Seattle Sounders’ predicted 4-4-2 should give them a balanced shape, with two forwards staying high and giving them a direct outlet when they win the ball. The midfield four can help them stay compact without the ball while still supporting Albert Rusnák and Jordan Morris in the final third.
SJ Earthquakes (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Daniel (Goalkeeper), Benji Kikanović (Defender), Daniel Munie (Defender), Dave Romney (Defender), Reid Roberts (Defender), Beau Leroux (Midfielder), Jamar Ricketts (Midfielder), Ousseni Bouda (Midfielder), Paul Marie (Midfielder), Ronaldo Vieira (Midfielder), Preston Judd (Attacker)
SJ Earthquakes’ predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a clear central striker with support from three players behind, which should help them link play and attack in waves. The two deeper midfielders can provide cover in front of the defence, but the shape will still rely on the wide and central attackers to create enough chances for Preston Judd.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Seattle Sounders | SJ Earthquakes | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Sounders | SJ Earthquakes | Albert Rusnák against Benji Kikanović could be decisive if Rusnák finds space between the lines and forces Kikanović to defend deeper. |
| Seattle Sounders | SJ Earthquakes | Cristian Roldán against Beau Leroux looks important because control in midfield may decide which side can build sustained pressure. |
| Seattle Sounders | SJ Earthquakes | Albert Rusnák is key for Seattle Sounders because he has been named in the attacking role and can link midfield to the front two. |
| Seattle Sounders | SJ Earthquakes | Preston Judd is key for SJ Earthquakes because he is the central attacking reference point and the main player to finish the chances they create. |
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