Venue: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota (soccer-specific stadium in the Midway neighborhood near I-94 and Snelling Avenue; capacity approximately 19,400; home of Minnesota United FC).
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT (Apple TV MLS Season Pass). Fan Appreciation Night for the home side.
Weather forecast (Saint Paul/Minneapolis area)
Mostly sunny, high around 51–53°F (10–12°C), low near 39–44°F (4–7°C). Southwest winds 5–10 mph; dry conditions expected with minimal precipitation chance. Cool but comfortable for late-season soccer.
Current Records & Stakes
San Jose sits higher in the Western Conference standings (typically around 3rd–4th/5th with stronger goal difference and results) and has already secured a strong playoff position. Minnesota (lower in the table, around 10th–13th) is fighting for a Wild Card/playoff berth or better seeding and needs results on Decision Day. Minnesota’s home form and recent results give them a chance to spoil or clinch momentum.
Recent Form
Minnesota United: Strong recent stretch including a 3-1 win at LAFC and other positive results. High-scoring but open games; Kelvin Yeboah has been the focal point. Home advantage at Allianz Field is significant.
San Jose Earthquakes: Mixed but competitive, with a recent 2-1 home win over Real Salt Lake. Capable of scoring (Preston Judd leading the line) but vulnerable on the road against motivated sides. Earlier 1-5 home loss to Minnesota this season.
Injury Reports
Minnesota United: Wil Trapp (concussion protocol/out), Kayne Rizvanovich (concussion protocol/out). Drake Callender expected in goal.
San Jose Earthquakes: Nonso Adimabua (lower body/out), DeJuan Jones (lower body/Achilles-related/out). Additional depth concerns noted in some reports (e.g., certain midfielders). Angus Gunn or Earl Edwards Jr. in goal.
(Statuses can change; confirm closer to kickoff.)Key Player Rosters & Matchups (projected from current 2026 squads and predicted lineups)Minnesota United (often 4-4-2 or similar under Cameron Knowles):
GK: Drake Callender.
Defense: Anthony Markanich, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Cherrion Valerius (or similar).
Midfield: Joaquín Pereyra, Nectarios Triantis, Owen Gene, Tomás Chancalay/Mauricio Gonzalez.
Attack: Kelvin Yeboah (team-leading ~18 goals), Marcus Caldeira or Bongokuhle Hlongwane support.
San Jose Earthquakes (often 4-2-3-1 or 3-back variations under Bruce Arena):
GK: Angus Gunn or Earl Edwards Jr.
Defense: Dave Romney, Daniel Munie, Reid Roberts, Jamar Ricketts/Benji Kikanović.
Midfield: Ian Harkes, Niko Tsakiris, Nick Fernandez, Beau Leroux.
Attack: Preston Judd (~16 goals), Ousseni Bouda, Timo Werner, Luka Jovanović or similar.
Key individual matchups:
Kelvin Yeboah vs. San Jose center-backs (Romney/Munie/Roberts) — Yeboah’s finishing and movement are the biggest threat.
Preston Judd / Timo Werner vs. Minnesota’s back line (Duggan/Markanich/Díaz).
Midfield control: Joaquín Pereyra (chance creation) vs. Ian Harkes/Niko Tsakiris.
Set pieces and flanks: Markanich’s aerial threat and San Jose’s width (Bouda/Ricketts).
Series History
Minnesota holds a strong recent edge, including a dominant 5-1 away win at PayPal Park earlier in 2026. Broader H2H favors the Loons in recent seasons (multiple wins, limited draws for San Jose). High-scoring affairs are common.
MATCH ODDS
San Jose Earthquakes + 317
Minnesota United FC – 140
Draw + 340
Over 3.5 + 106 Under 3.5 – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 6, 2026
