SJ Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy preview
2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Stanford Stadium
Sun, 26 Jul - 2:30 AM
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 13
CONTEXT
The SJ Earthquakes hosted the LA Galaxy in a match that concluded 1-1. The visitors led 0-1 at halftime. SJ Earthquakes controlled 58 percent possession and created 3.92 expected goals while the LA Galaxy managed 1.01 expected goals. Despite the strong underlying numbers for the home side the game finished level. No red cards were shown to either team. The stronger side according to pre match assessment was SJ Earthquakes yet the result was a draw. The outcome diverged from the expected goals pattern but aligned with market expectations. The deviation level reached significant proportions for the home team.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: The match featured a significant 100 percent deviation for SJ Earthquakes.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expectations for both sides.
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xG alignment: The final result was not consistent with the xG values recorded.
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Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with market expectations.
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xG expectations: SJ Earthquakes posted 3.92 xG against 1.01 for the LA Galaxy.
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Event impact: The halftime score of 0-1 shifted to a 1-1 final result.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred and therefore produced no distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Villarreal
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.4
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
B. Mayo
1st Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
S. Tanaka-Freundt
2nd Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
J. Abdu-Razzaq
4th Official
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
B. Arena
VS
G. Vanney
2
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.18
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Orlando City
Rank: 63
L
Portland Timbers
Rank: 63
W
Dallas
Rank: 67
L
Seattle Sounders
Rank: 68
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
Rank: 73
D
Toronto
Rank: 58
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
St. Louis City
Rank: 61
L
Los Angeles FC
Rank: 70
L
Houston Dynamo
Rank: 63
D
Seattle Sounders
Rank: 68
W
Sporting KC
Rank: 53
L
Atlanta United
Rank: 55
W
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 3
3
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
65.82
60.88
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
SJ Earthquakes
LA Galaxy
Power Score
65.82
60.88
League Position
3
11
Global Rank
385
531
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
SJ Earthquakes
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Opponent-weighted form score
LA Galaxy
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
SJ Earthquakes LA Galaxy
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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SJ Earthquakes
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
LA Galaxy
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
SJ Earthquakes
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
LA Galaxy
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
41.03
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
25.00
Combined Efficiency Index
Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
SJ Earthquakes
+1.11
Efficiency Index
vs
LA Galaxy
-1.11
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
SJ Earthquakes
LA Galaxy
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
SJ Earthquakes
vs
LA Galaxy
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
SJ Earthquakes
LA Galaxy
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
63%
Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-2.47
vs
-0.12
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
SJ Earthquakes
LA Galaxy
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
12%
Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.12
vs
-2.47
SJ Earthquakes
LA Galaxy
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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SJ Earthquakes
vs
LA Galaxy
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
SJ Earthquakes
LA Galaxy
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
SJ Earthquakes
0.26
LA Galaxy
0.30
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
SJ Earthquakes
LA Galaxy
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
SJ Earthquakes
0.03
LA Galaxy
0.01
SJ Earthquakes
LA Galaxy
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- SJE had peak pressure around 56'.
- SJE started the game with stronger pressure.
SJE Pressure
LAG Pressure
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Pressure Index:
SJE reached the top pressure at 56' (92.27).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
SJ Earthquakes
SJE
Home
5
matches
LA Galaxy
LAG
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
1
Goals
6
Goals Scored
11
11
Goals Conceded
6
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-07-27T00:01:18+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-4-2
1 A. Gunn
28 B. Kikanovic
5 D. Munie
18 R. Roberts
34 B. Leroux
16 J. Skahan
#373'
20 N. Fernandez
11 (C) T. Werner
7 O. Bouda
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 02:30 AM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Stanford Stadium
Capacity
50424
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Armando Villarreal
Brooke Mayo
Stefan Tanaka-Freundt
Juma Abdu-Razzaq
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Statistics
Possession
SJE
57%
LAG
43%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
1
5
Big Chances Created
3
11
Shots
3
76
Dangerous attacks
30
58
Possession
42
6
Corners
6
15
Free kicks
14
4
Yellow Cards
3
Match Overview
56
Ball Safe
74
1
Penalties
0
3
Goal Kicks
16
10
Goal Attempts
4
3
Substitutions
3
25
Throwins
23
1
Hit Woodwork
1
12
Successful Headers
15
0
Assists
1
12
Dribble Attempts
19
7
Successful Dribbles
11
58
Successful Dribbles Percentage
58
Attacking
128
Attacks
72
4
Big Chances Missed
2
Possession
44
Long Passes
44
453
Passes
336
376
Successful Passes
252
83
Successful Passes Percentage
75
10
Key Passes
8
20
Successful Long Passes
12
45
Successful Long Passes Percentage
27
Defensive
1
Saves
4
13
Tackles
13
8
Interceptions
18
48
Duels Won
50
Build-up
41
Total Crosses
11
6
Accurate Crosses
2
Discipline
0
Offsides
1
14
Fouls
16
Lineup
Referee :
Armando Villarreal
Manager ▼
B. Arena
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
31
Francesco Montali
Goalkeeper
4
Dave Romney
Defender
17
Jack Jasinski
Defender
25
Max Floriani
Defender
87
Vítor Costa
Defender
21
Noel Buck
Midfielder
Referee :
Armando Villarreal
Manager ▼
G. Vanney
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
1
Novak Mićović
Goalkeeper
20
Chris Rindov
Defender
60
Sebastián Hernández
Midfielder
76
Troy Elgersma
Midfielder
Events
2ND-HALF
Argument / 6th Yellowcard
90+7'
90+7'
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
Goalkeeper save
90+5'
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90'
82'
6th Substitution
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
81'
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
79'
4th Substitution
73'
5th Substitution
73'
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
62'
60'
2nd Substitution
60'
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+3'
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
43'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
1st Substitution
20'
13'
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
CONCLUSION
SJ Earthquakes dominated possession and chance creation yet could only secure a 1-1 draw against the LA Galaxy. The visitors took an early lead that held until the second half when the home side equalized. Expected goals heavily favored the stronger team but the actual scoreline reflected a balanced finish. Absence of dismissals kept the contest at full strength throughout. The performance highlighted clear control from SJ Earthquakes without the finishing edge needed to claim victory. Overall the draw captured the competitive nature of the fixture while underscoring the gap between underlying metrics and the final outcome.
Match Commentary