Our Philadelphia Union vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction: 2-1
Philadelphia Union vs San Jose Earthquakes in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Philadelphia Union vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Philadelphia Union's Last Match – Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC
Philadelphia Union must win to recover from their recent 1-2 USA MLS defeat against New York City FC on March 1 and regain momentum. In that match, Philadelphia Union saw 47% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Union | 47% | 11 (5) | 2.02 | 86 |
New York City FC | 53% | 12 (10) | 2.37 | 48 |
San Jose Earthquakes's Last Match – San Jose Earthquakes vs Atlanta United
San Jose Earthquakes will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 USA MLS success over Atlanta United on March 1. In that match, San Jose Earthquakes had 46% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
San Jose Earthquakes | 46% | 12 (4) | 2.39 | 40 |
Atlanta United | 54% | 5 (1) | 0.83 | 31 |
Philadelphia Union vs San Jose Earthquakes Stats
Key Stats
| Philadelphia Union | San Jose Earthquakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.51 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Philadelphia Union are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while San Jose Earthquakes average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Philadelphia Union 23-11
San Jose Earthquakes 16-12
What are the odds for this match?
Philadelphia Union to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.8
San Jose Earthquakes to win: @4.2



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