Kickoff: LAFC vs. San Jose is officially scheduled for April 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California
(Note: The user‑requested date of April 18 is one day earlier than the official match listing.)
Weather Outlook (Inference)
No weather forecast was provided in the sources. BMO Stadium is an open‑air venue, so weather can influence play. Typical mid‑April Los Angeles conditions: mild, dry, light breeze — inference only, not a sourced forecast.
Injury Report
Los Angeles FC
Unavailable players:
Thomas Hasal — concussion
Amin Boudri — leg injury
Stephen Eustáquio — leg injury
Igor Jesus — cruciate ligament injury
Aaron Long — Achilles tendon injury
San Jose Earthquakes
Unavailable players:
Timo Werner — muscle injury
Vítor Costa — knock
DeJuan Jones — Achilles tendon injury
Team Records & Recent Form
San Jose Earthquakes (6‑1‑0)
San Jose enter as one of MLS’s hottest teams.
5 wins in last 6 matches (only 1 loss)
Recent results:
3–0 vs San Diego FC
1–0 vs Vancouver
1–0 vs Philadelphia
3–1 vs Sporting KC
0–1 vs Seattle
Goals:
1.7 goals scored per match
0.2 goals conceded per match (elite defensive form)
2 clean sheets in last 6
Los Angeles FC (5‑1‑1)
LAFC remain a top‑tier Western Conference contender.
4 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss in last 6
Recent results:
2–1 loss vs Portland
3–0 win vs Cruz Azul
6–0 win vs Orlando
2–1 win vs Alajuelense
2–1 win vs Sporting KC
Goals:
2.3 goals scored per match
0.5 goals conceded per match
Team Statistical Profile
LAFC
Over 2.5 goals: 4 of last 6 matches
Both teams to score: 2 of last 6
San Jose
Under 2.5 goals: 4 of last 6
Both teams to score: 0 of last 6 (elite defensive consistency)
First to score: 5 of last 6
Series History
LAFC lead the all‑time head‑to‑head: 14 wins to 7, with 1 draw.
LAFC have won 11 of the last 17 meetings.
This is historically an LAFC‑favored rivalry, but San Jose enter in superior form.
Key Player Matchups
LAFC
Heung‑Min Son — MLS leader in assists (6) and big‑chance assists (15). A major creative force.
Jude Terry — scored in the recent match vs Portland.
LAFC’s attack is polished, high‑tempo, and efficient.
San Jose Earthquakes
Niko Tsakiris — scored twice vs San Diego.
Preston Judd — consistent scoring threat.
San Jose’s defensive unit is the best in MLS right now (1 goal conceded in 6 matches).
Betting Trends
LAFC
Strong home form
High‑scoring matches (4 of last 6 over 2.5)
Historically dominant vs San Jose
San Jose
Best defensive record in MLS (0.2 GA per match)
5 wins in last 6
Low‑scoring matches (4 of last 6 under 2.5)
MATCH ODDS
San Jose Earthquakes + 400
Los Angeles FC – 185
Draw + 320
Over 3.5 + 115 Under 3.5 – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 18, 2026
