Columbus vs San Jose Prediction, Odds, MLS Picks 4/26/2025

Eastern Conference leaders Columbus Crew host the unpredictable San Jose Earthquakes in what promises to be a high-scoring MLS showdown this Saturday evening at Lower.com Field.

Despite coming off a narrow 1-0 loss to Inter Miami, Columbus remains the clear favorite against a San Jose side that has hemorrhaged goals recently, including a wild 5-3 defeat to Sporting Kansas City in their last outing.

With both teams showing offensive firepower and defensive vulnerabilities, this clash could easily surpass the over 3.5 goals mark as Diego Rossi looks to add to his team-leading six goals for the Crew.

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Columbus Crew vs. SJ Earthquakes preview

After a narrow 1-0 defeat to Inter Miami, Eastern Conference leaders Columbus Crew look to bounce back at home against a defensively vulnerable San Jose Earthquakes side that just shipped five goals to Sporting Kansas City.

The Crew have been clinical this season with Diego Rossi leading their attack with six goals, though they'll need to capitalize on the scoring chances they created but couldn't finish against Miami.

San Jose's Bruce Arena has assembled an unpredictable squad capable of both brilliance—evidenced by their 6-1 thrashing of DC United—and collapse, having conceded seven goals in their last two defeats.

The attacking duo of Cristian Arango and Josef Martínez gives the Earthquakes firepower, with Arango matching Rossi's six-goal tally and Carlos Espinoza providing exceptional service with six assists this campaign.

Recent history between these MLS veterans points to a high-scoring affair, with San Jose creating seven big chances and firing 23 shots in their last outing despite the defensive collapse.

Key stats

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Columbus Crew sits 4th in the Eastern Conference with 18 points from 9 matches, boasting a strong record of 5 wins, 3 draws and just 1 loss

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The Crew's recent form (LWWWD) shows they're finding consistency with 10 points from their last 5 matches

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Columbus maintains a positive goal differential (+5) with 12 goals scored and only 7 conceded through 9 matches

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The Crew has gone unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 matches, suggesting solid value on the Draw No Bet or Asian Handicap markets

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