San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United prediction, odds, MLS picks [8/22/2026]

San Jose will square off with Minnesota in MLS action at PayPal Park on Saturday, commencing at 10:30 PM ET.

Dimers' proven MLS model projects San Jose as the most likely winner in this San Jose vs. Minnesota prediction.

This article offers a closer look at Saturday's match, including best bets and picks.

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United prediction: Who will win?

Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLS matchup between San Jose and Minnesota, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model suggests a 44.8% chance of San Jose winning, a 31.8% chance for Minnesota, and a 23.5% chance of a draw.

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United odds

We have researched the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Moneyline: Minnesota +180, San Jose +135

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Moneyline: San Jose @ +135 via BetMGM

According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is San Jose to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United: Correct score predictions

Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:

• San Jose 1-1 Minnesota (10.6% probability)
• San Jose 2-1 Minnesota (9.1%)
• San Jose 1-2 Minnesota (7.5%)

These predictions are based on each team's average score according to our machine learning model, which means the most likely correct score can differ from our predicted winner.

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United game-day updates and essential details

Saturday's action between San Jose and Minnesota in MLS at PayPal Park is scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United
• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 10:30 PM ET/7:30PM PT
• Venue: PayPal Park

Conclusion

According to our computer model, San Jose has a 44.8% win probability on Saturday, Minnesota has a 31.8% win probability, and there is a 23.5% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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