San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United FC (Resolved)

San Jose Earthquakes host Minnesota United FC in a Western Conference clash marked by both sides’ extended winless runs—San Jose 0-4-1 in its last five league matches after a strong early-season start, and Minnesota winless in nine. The Earthquakes (10-7-3, 33 points) sit fourth in the West but have conceded ground amid recent losses to St. Louis City, Cincinnati, and LA Galaxy, while relying on Preston Judd’s 11 goals and home scoring depth at PayPal Park. Minnesota (6-7-7, 25 points) remains ninth, hampered by injuries to Bongokuhle Hlongwane and others yet buoyed by Kelvin Yeboah’s eight goals and set-piece threats from Anthony Markanich. Tight table positioning and shared form struggles keep implied probabilities clustered, with San Jose’s home edge offset by Minnesota’s defensive resilience in a playoff-implication game.