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FC Cincinnati vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction— USA - MLS
Regular Season - 18 ·Saturday, August 1, 2026, 23:30
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 4.4 puts the goal expectation well above the line. Model probability 73.5% vs bookmaker-implied 78.1%.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 33 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
A 37% / xG 2.2-2.3 / O2.5 74% / BTTS 70%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 4.4 xG → O2.5 PROB 73.5% · O3.5 PROB 54.0%
Form & verdict
FC CINCINNATI · PPG 2.00
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES · PPG 2.38
xG gap -0.10 - no reliable favorite, elevated draw risk
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
FC Cincinnati face San Jose Earthquakes in USA - MLS on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives FC Cincinnati a 42% chance, the draw 21% and San Jose Earthquakes 37%, so FC Cincinnati are favoured to win. Expected goals are 2.2 for FC Cincinnati and 2.3 for San Jose Earthquakes (4.4 total). The most likely scoreline is 2-2. There is a 74% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 70% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, FC Cincinnati are averaging 2.00 points per game versus 2.38 for San Jose Earthquakes. The best value bet our model finds is AwayO15, with an expected value of +24.1%.