SJ Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake: preview and stats
MLSRegular season 2026PayPal Park, San Jose
Scheduled
- SJ Earthquakes go into the match 4th in the table with 48 points; Real Salt Lake are 10th with 36.
- SJ Earthquakes in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 4 draws and 0 defeats.
- Real Salt Lake in their last 5 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.
- At home, SJ Earthquakes score 1.73 and concede 1.53 goals per game; 60% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Real Salt Lake score 1.13 and concede 1.80 goals per game; 66.7% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), SJ Earthquakes average 11.20 at home and Real Salt Lake 11.00 away.
- In the league they have met 22 times since 2016: SJ Earthquakes won 10, Real Salt Lake won 7 and 5 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJ Earthquakes | 4th (Western Conference) | 48 | 30 | D-D-D-W-D |
| Real Salt Lake | 10th (Western Conference) | 36 | 30 | W-D-L-W-L |
Latest SJ Earthquakes matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Nashville SC | H | 1-1 (D) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Real Salt Lake | A | 1-1 (D) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Colorado Rapids | A | 1-1 (D) |
| 26 Sept 2026 | Portland Timbers | H | 3-1 (W) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Los Angeles FC | H | 2-2 (D) |
Latest Real Salt Lake matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Sporting KC | A | 3-1 (W) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | SJ Earthquakes | H | 1-1 (D) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Philadelphia Union | A | 1-2 (L) |
| 26 Sept 2026 | New England | H | 3-0 (W) |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Seattle Sounders | A | 0-2 (L) |
SJ Earthquakes at home vs Real Salt Lake away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| SJ Earthquakes (home) | Real Salt Lake (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 15 |
| Goals scored | 1.73 | 1.13 |
| Goals conceded | 1.53 | 1.80 |
| Over 2.5 | 60% | 66.7% |
| Both teams to score | 60% | 80% |
| Corners for | 7.73 | 4.60 |
| Match corners | 11.20 | 11.00 |
| Cards received | 2.47 | 2.80 |
| Match cards | 4.33 | 5.13 |
SJ Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake, analysed in the app
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The last 5 of their 22 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | Real Salt Lake 1-1 SJ Earthquakes | Regular season |
| 26 Jul 2025 | Real Salt Lake 2-1 SJ Earthquakes | Regular season |
| 22 Feb 2025 | SJ Earthquakes 4-0 Real Salt Lake | Regular season |
| 5 Oct 2024 | SJ Earthquakes 0-1 Real Salt Lake | Regular season |
| 24 Aug 2024 | Real Salt Lake 0-2 SJ Earthquakes | Regular season |
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
SJ Earthquakes
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Judd | 28 | 16 | 3.00 | 9 |
| Eduard Löwen | 22 | 4 | 2.40 | 1 |
| Ousseni Bouda | 29 | 6 | 1.79 | 2 |
Real Salt Lake
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavier Gozo | 16 | 6 | 3.31 | 4 |
| Sergi Solans | 28 | 12 | 2.38 | 1 |
| Morgan Guilavogui | 24 | 4 | 2.37 | 7 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of MLS, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do SJ Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake play?
Saturday, 31 October 2026, 17:00 (US Eastern time).
Where is SJ Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake played?
At PayPal Park, San Jose.
What form are SJ Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake in?
SJ Earthquakes: D-D-D-W-D in their last 5; Real Salt Lake: W-D-L-W-L in their last 5.