San Jose Earthquakes vs. Inter Miami – Prediction, H2H, Team News, Lineups

Preview of San Jose Earthquakes vs. Inter Miami – Prediction, Head to Head, Team News and Possible Lineups.

 

MLS Regular Season – Match Preview
Teams: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Inter Miami
Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 3:30 AM (UK)
Venue: PayPal Park, San Jose, California

San Jose Earthquakes will host Inter Miami in their second Major League Soccer meeting of the season, aiming to extend their winning streak to three league matches and four across all competitions. Meanwhile, Inter Miami will be looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat against Minnesota United as they seek their third victory in six top-flight games.

Match Preview

San Jose Earthquakes

After a turbulent April that saw them suffer three consecutive losses, San Jose Earthquakes have regained form, securing back-to-back league victories and three wins in all competitions. Their most recent outing was a commanding 2-0 victory against Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, with Dejuane Jones and Cristian Arango finding the net.

That triumph propelled the Goonies from 10th to 7th in the Western Conference standings, accumulating 16 points – just six points behind second-placed Minnesota United. Despite their resurgence, San Jose’s defensive record remains a concern, having conceded 20 goals so far – the joint-third worst in the Western Conference. However, their attacking output has been prolific, with 26 goals scored, the highest tally in the division. With 16 goals in their last six league outings, Bruce Arena’s men have become a potent attacking force.

Inter Miami

Inter Miami’s inconsistent form continues to plague their campaign. After a strong start in March, where they registered four consecutive league wins, the Herons have managed just two wins in their last six fixtures, including a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Minnesota United in their most recent game.

Currently sitting fourth in the Eastern Conference with 21 points from 11 games, Javier Mascherano’s side is four points behind leaders FC Cincinnati and second-placed Columbus Crew. A victory could see Inter Miami leapfrog Philadelphia Union into third, provided other results go their way.

Despite their defensive struggles, with nine goals conceded in their last five matches, Inter Miami’s away form remains a positive aspect. The Herons have secured three away wins in 2025 – a record matched only by a few teams in the league.

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Recent Form (All Competitions)

• San Jose Earthquakes: WLLLWW
• Inter Miami: WLLLWL

Team News

San Jose Earthquakes:
Josef Martinez remains sidelined with a leg injury sustained against Columbus Crew in late April, marking his fourth consecutive absence. Bruno Wilson is also unavailable after picking up an injury earlier in the season against Los Angeles.

Inter Miami:
Mascherano is likely to stick with the same lineup that suffered a 4-1 defeat last weekend, as Drake Callender and David Ruiz remain out of contention. Lionel Messi will lead the line, supported by Benjamin Cremaschi and Telasco Segovia, while Federico Redondo and Yannick Bright are expected to join Sergio Busquets in the midfield.

Predicted Lineups

San Jose Earthquakes (3-4-3):
Daniel; Munie, Romney, Rodrigues; Jones, Leroux, Harkes, Costa; Espinoza, Bouda; Arango

Inter Miami (4-3-3):
Ustari; Allen, Lujan, Weigandt, Alba; Bright, Busquets, Redondo; Segovia, Messi, Cremaschi

Prediction

We predict a closely contested encounter between two attacking-minded sides. San Jose Earthquakes are in strong form, especially in the attacking third, while Inter Miami has proven their resilience on the road. Expect goals at both ends, with a 2-2 draw being the most likely outcome, given both teams’ recent scoring patterns.