Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for SJ Earthquakes vs Dallas in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 03:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | SJ Earthquakes vs Dallas |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 03:30 BST |
| Venue | PayPal Park |
Match Prediction: SJ Earthquakes 2-1 Dallas
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 17 Jul 2025 |  SJ Earthquakes vs  Dallas |
2 – 2 | PayPal Park |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Jun 2025 | Dallas vs SJ Earthquakes |
2 – 4 | Toyota Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 03 Oct 2024 | SJ Earthquakes vs Dallas |
3 – 2 | PayPal Park |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Feb 2024 | Dallas vs SJ Earthquakes |
2 – 1 | Toyota Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 08 Oct 2023 | Dallas vs SJ Earthquakes |
1 – 1 | Toyota Stadium |
SJ Earthquakes come into this with a strong recent scoring run, having put up five goals against Austin and four against Los Angeles FC in their last five league matches. Dallas have also shown they can win away, but their results have been less consistent overall, with two wins, two losses and a draw in their last five league games. With no xG data available, the recent scorelines and the head-to-head record point towards a competitive match rather than a one-sided one.
The recent meetings have been tight enough to suggest both sides can find a way through, with three of the last five head-to-heads producing at least three goals. SJ Earthquakes have the home edge and have been more productive in front of goal lately, while Dallas have enough quality to make this uncomfortable. Match Prediction: SJ Earthquakes 2-1 Dallas
Form Guide & Team Overview
SJ Earthquakes
SJ Earthquakes are unbeaten in their last five league matches, with two draws and three wins. The standout results in that run are the 5-1 home win over Austin and the 4-1 away win at Los Angeles FC, which show they have been scoring freely.
Their last two games have both finished 1-1, against Vancouver Whitecaps at home and Toronto away. That suggests they are still hard to beat, but the recent pattern also shows they have not been as ruthless as in the earlier wins.
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 |
Dallas
Dallas have taken six points from their last five league matches, with wins over Real Salt Lake and New York RB. Those victories were backed up by a draw with LA Galaxy, but they also lost to Seattle Sounders and Minnesota United.
The recent results point to a side that can compete, but one that has not yet found full consistency. Their away win at New York RB stands out, although the two defeats in the same five-game run show there is still some volatility in their form.
Dallas Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 | Dallas vs  Real Salt Lake |
3 – 1 | W | Toyota Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  New York RB vs Dallas |
0 – 2 | W | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 |  Seattle Sounders vs Dallas |
2 – 1 | L | Lumen Field |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Apr 2026 | Dallas vs  Minnesota United |
0 – 1 | L | Toyota Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Apr 2026 | Dallas vs  LA Galaxy |
2 – 2 | D | Toyota Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
SJ Earthquakes
- Timo Werner (Muscle Injury)
Dallas
- Bernard Kamungo (Calf Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
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 should give them a solid base in midfield, with Beau Leroux and Jamar Ricketts helping to protect the back four and keep the ball moving. That shape also leaves Preston Judd as the main reference point up front, with support arriving from the three players behind him.
Dallas (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Michael Collodi (Goalkeeper), Herman Johansson (Defender), Nolan Norris (Defender), Osaze Urhoghide (Defender), Shaq Moore (Defender), Joaquín Valiente (Midfielder), Kaick (Midfielder), Ramiro (Midfielder), Ran Binyamin (Midfielder), Petar Musa (Attacker), Santiago Moreno (Attacker)
Dallas’ predicted 4-4-2 gives them two forwards to work off each other, which should help them stay direct and keep pressure on the SJ Earthquakes defence. The wide midfielders and central pair will need to keep the shape compact, because the system depends on balance as much as attacking support.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| SJ Earthquakes | Dallas | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| SJ Earthquakes | Dallas | Preston Judd will look to test Herman Johansson by staying active between the lines and giving SJ Earthquakes a clear target in the box. |
| SJ Earthquakes | Dallas | Beau Leroux against Joaquín Valiente could shape midfield control, with both sides needing clean distribution and defensive discipline. |
| SJ Earthquakes | Dallas | Preston Judd is key for SJ Earthquakes because the recent lineups show him as the central attacking outlet in their 4-2-3-1. |
| SJ Earthquakes | Dallas | Petar Musa is key for Dallas because he is one of the two forwards in the predicted 4-4-2 and a main route to goal. |
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