SJ Earthquakes (2nd place, 29 points) host Dallas (7th place, 19 points) in a Major League Soccer match on May 17, 2026, 3:30 AM. The home team is positioned in the upper half of the table, while Dallas is in mid-table

SJ Earthquakes show a form of WWDDL (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss) in their last five games. Their last match ended in a 2-3 away loss against Seattle Sounders. Dallas enters the game with a form of LLWWL (2 wins, 3 losses). Their last home game against Vancouver Whitecaps resulted in a 2-3 loss. According to Advanced Stats description, SJ Earthquakes consistently score an average of 2.3 goals per game, while Dallas' goal production recently faltered at 1.6 goals, with a season average of 2.1. SJ Earthquakes' form trend is stable, whereas Dallas' is rated as negative

SJ Earthquakes average 2.23 goals scored and 0.85 goals conceded per season. At home, these values improve to 2.33 goals scored and only 0.5 goals conceded per home game. They kept 5 clean sheets this season, 3 of which were at home. Both teams scored in 7 matches, and over 2.5 goals were scored in 7 matches. Dallas has averaged 1.92 goals scored and 1.46 goals conceded per game. Away from home, they score 1.75 goals and concede 0.75 goals. Dallas kept 3 clean sheets this season, 2 of which were away. Both teams scored in 8 matches, and over 2.5 goals were scored in 8 matches

In four past head-to-head matches, SJ Earthquakes secured two wins, Dallas won one game, and one match ended in a draw. SJ Earthquakes scored 10 goals, Dallas 8. The last encounter on July 17, 2025, ended in a 2-2 draw. SJ Earthquakes have been dominant in recent direct confrontations

Preston Judd (Attacker) is a key offensive player with 9 goals and 2 assists, holding a season average rating of 7.22 and stable form. Ousseni Bouda (Attacker) contributed 5 goals and 1 assist, with a season average rating of 7.01 and stable form. Beau Leroux (Midfielder) has 1 goal and 3 assists to his name and a season average rating of 7.16, though his form is declining. Jack Skahan is not nominated for SJ Earthquakes. Petar Musa (Attacker) is a crucial player for Dallas with 11 goals and 2 assists, and a season average rating of 7.47, but his form is declining. Santiago Moreno (Attacker) scored 1 goal and 1 assist with a season average rating of 6.98 and stable form. Nolan Norris (Defender) contributed 1 goal and has a season average rating of 6.95, with stable form. Ran Binyamin is not nominated for Dallas

For SJ Earthquakes, goalkeeper Daniel made 13 appearances and kept 5 clean sheets. Dallas' goalkeeper, Jonathan Sirois, has not made any appearances this season, so no clean sheet data is available for him

SJ Earthquakes benefit from a home advantage, as they score an average of 2.33 goals at home and concede only 0.5 goals. Dallas shows a solid defense away from home, conceding an average of 0.75 goals per game