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SJ Earthquakes 1 LA Galaxy 1, full time in Major League Soccer. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score — No, which did not land.
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SJ Earthquakes 1–1 LA Galaxy
SJ Earthquakes and LA Galaxy meet on Sunday in a California derby that carries genuine table weight, with the Quakes sitting second in the West and the Galaxy looking to arrest a run of inconsistency that has left them ninth.
Our pick
SJ Earthquakes to win
Result
1:1SJE v LAG
SJ Earthquakes and LA Galaxy drew 1-1.
Two goals kept the match under the 2.5 line.
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Major League Soccer standings in this conference.
Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 34 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 34 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 33 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 32 |
| 5 | Dallas | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 27 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 27 |
| 7 | St. Louis City | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 26 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 24 |
The match finished 1-1 to neither side - it ended in a draw.
The match took place on Sunday, 26 July 2026.
San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy drew 1-1 in their Major League Soccer contest. Our model backed an Earthquakes win at 44 percent probability, which did not land. Both teams scored in the match, continuing a pattern; the Earthquakes had registered goals on both sides in all five recent outings, while the Galaxy managed the feat in four of their last five. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The draw leaves San Jose third but without ground gained on higher-placed rivals; LA Galaxy remain 11th, eight points adrift of the playoff line. Neither side moved decisively in the standings. Our AI engine assessed this as a missed opportunity for the hosts given their superior form and position, while the visitors' inability to win suggests their recent slump persists despite the point gained.
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Closing-line value and settled EV for every pick in this match.
Open SportSignals+Correct means the selection settled as won on the 90-minute result. Every selection counted here was recorded before kickoff. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
