Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET
Surface: Artificial turf
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Weather Report — Seattle, WA
- Temperature: 57–61°F at kickoff
- Conditions: Partly cloudy with light marine layer
- Wind: 6–9 mph blowing toward the south goal
- Impact: Cool, stable conditions favor high‑tempo play; slight boost for long‑range shots and set‑piece deliveries.
Injury Report
Seattle Sounders FC
- Raúl Ruidíaz — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to start)
- Jordan Morris — Healthy
- João Paulo — Out (knee)
- Nouhou Tolo — Probable (illness)
- Yeimar Gómez Andrade — Out (hamstring)
Seattle’s midfield is weakened without João Paulo, and the back line loses stability without Yeimar, but the attack is fully available.
San Jose Earthquakes
- Cristian Espinoza — Healthy
- Jeremy Ebobisse — Probable (groin tightness; expected to play)
- Carlos Akapo — Out (hamstring)
- Nathan — Out (ACL recovery)
- Daniel (GK) — Healthy
San Jose’s attack and midfield are intact, but defensive depth remains thin.
Team Records & Context
- San Jose Earthquakes: 9‑1‑2 (28 points, 1st in West)
- Seattle Sounders FC: 6‑1‑3 (21 points, 5th in West)
- Goal Differential: SJ +14, SEA +7
- Stakes: A top‑tier Western Conference showdown. San Jose is the league’s hottest team; Seattle is trying to close the gap and protect home turf.
Recent Team Form
San Jose Earthquakes
- Last 5: W–W–D–W–W
- Goals For: 11
- Goals Against: 4
- Trend: San Jose is in elite form. Espinoza is playing at an MVP‑level, and the midfield trio is dominating possession. Defense remains the only mild concern.
Seattle Sounders FC
- Last 5: W–D–W–L–W
- Goals For: 8
- Goals Against: 5
- Trend: Seattle is strong at home and dangerous in transition. Ruidíaz and Morris are in rhythm, but the midfield lacks some bite without João Paulo.
Key Player Matchups
1. Cristian Espinoza (SJ) vs. Nouhou Tolo (SEA)
Espinoza’s pace, crossing, and cut‑inside threat are central to San Jose’s attack. Nouhou must stay disciplined and avoid being dragged out of position.
2. Raúl Ruidíaz (SEA) vs. Rodrigues (SJ)
Ruidíaz’s movement in the box is elite. Rodrigues must track his diagonal runs and deny space between the lines.
3. Jackson Yueill (SJ) vs. Josh Atencio (SEA)
Yueill dictates tempo for San Jose. Atencio’s physicality and ball‑winning will be crucial to slowing the Quakes’ buildup.
4. Jeremy Ebobisse (SJ) vs. Seattle center‑backs
Ebobisse’s hold‑up play and aerial presence can exploit Seattle’s weakened back line without Yeimar.
Series History
- All‑time: Seattle leads 16‑10‑10
- At Lumen Field: Seattle leads 10‑3‑4
- Recent trend: San Jose won the last meeting 2–1 in 2025, but Seattle has historically dominated this matchup at home.
Betting Trends
San Jose Earthquakes
- 4–0–1 in last 5 matches
- Overs in 3 of last 5
- 3–1–1 in last 5 away matches
Seattle Sounders FC
- 3–1–1 in last 5 matches
- Unders in 4 of last 6
- 4–1–1 at home this season
Matchup Trends
- Last 5 meetings averaged 2.4 goals
- Both teams have scored in 4 of last 6
- Seattle has scored 2+ goals in 3 of last 4 home matches vs. SJ
MATCH ODDS
San Jose Earthquakes + 235
Seattle Sounders FC – 105
Draw + 270
Over 3 + 100 Under 3 – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
