San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | US Open Cup 2025 quarter-final

The previous meeting between the two teams ended in a level contest.

San Jose Earthquakes are all ready to host Austin FC in the 2025 US Open Cup quarterfinal fixture. The high-stakes match between the two teams is scheduled to take place at PayPal Park.

San Jose Earthquakes have not looked in the best of touch in the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The Quakes are coming in after securing a win in the round of 16 against the Portland Timbers.

They secured a win in the extra time. Their goal conversion rate was poor, but it was a decent performance by the San Jose Earthquakes. They will now be looking to secure a berth in the semifinals of the cup competition.

Despite having the ball for a lesser number of times, Austin FC came out and scored three goals against the Houston Dynamo. The Verde and Black took most of their chances, which eventually helped them seal a spot in the quarterfinals.

Kick-off:

• Location: San Jose, California, USA
• Stadium: PayPal Park
• Date: Wednesday, July 9
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 IST/ 02:30 GMT (Tuesday, July 8: 22:30 ET/ 19:30 PT)
• Referee: Brandon Stevis
• VAR: In use

Settling in. 😁 pic.twitter.com/8P4sXxdxPX

— Austin FC (@AustinFC) July 3, 2025

Form:

San Jose Earthquakes: L-D-W-D-D

Austin FC: D-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Preston Judd (San Jose Earthquakes)

Preston Judd is going to play an important role on the attacking front. He has two goal involvements in two US Open Cup 2025 fixtures. Judd will be looking to step up as the Quakes have not been able to attack well.

The 26-year-old American forward has not been in the best form in the MLS, but he will be keen on performing well in the cup contest.

Field level of Preston Judd goal is cold 🥶.#USOC2024 | #Quakes74 pic.twitter.com/gIET5WYTag

— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) May 22, 2024

Brandon Vazquez (Austin FC)

Brandon Vazquez has scored three goals in two games of the current campaign of the US Open Cup. He has also been able to secure an assist in the competition. Vazquez is the top goal-getter for Austin FC in the competition.

Vazquez has also been able to come up with decent performances in the league this season and is going to cause trouble for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Four of the last five matches between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC have ended in a draw.
• Austin FC have won one of their last five games against the Quakes.
• San Jose Earthquakes are on a four-match unbeaten run.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• San Jose Earthquakes to win
• Preston Judd to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

San Jose Earthquakes will be without the services of Niko Tsakiris and Noel Buck as they are injured.

Julio Cascante will not be in action for Austin FC as he is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 9

San Jose Earthquakes won: 2

Austin FC won: 1

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Daniel (GK); Rodrigues, Munie, Romney; Jones, Leroux, Harkes, Costa; Espinoza, Judd, Arango

Austin FC predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Stuver (GK); Desler, Svatok, Hines-Ike, Biro; Obrian, Pereira, Sabovic, Gallagher; Vázquez, Wolff

Match Prediction

These two sides are going to come up with an intense fixture and the better club will proceed to the semifinals. The San Jose Earthquakes are likely to come out on top against Austin FC in the US Open Cup quarterfinal fixture.

Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Austin FC

Telecast Details

USA: Paramount+, Golazo Network

UK: Paramount+

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