Portland Tim. vs Earthquakes Prediction
πThe upcoming clash between Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes promises to be a true football battle. Both teams are in decent form but employ different approaches to the game. The hosts have been solid on their home turf, as evidenced by their recent successful head-to-head results against the visitors. San Jose, on the other hand, hopes to improve their standings with an aggressive playing style and a high-scoring offense. However, their defense remains a weak point. This match could be a crucial step for both teams in the fight for a playoff spot.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 21 May 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (San Jose Earthquakes were the home side):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 12 vs 2;
- fouls: 17 vs 24;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 5;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
πAnalytical review of past official encounters between Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes:
- 43 matches played;
- home victories - 22, away wins - 10, draws - 11;
- total goals (home/away) - 67 to 44;
- average total goals per match - 2.58.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Portland Timbers Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the MLS, featuring Portland Timbers at home against St. Louis City. The game ended with a 2-1 victory for the hosts.
Here are the match statistics (Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
Portland Timbers are currently sitting in fourth place in the standings, showcasing an impressive home form where they have triumphed in 12 of their last 13 head-to-head encounters against San Jose Earthquakes. The team boasts a well-balanced attack, often delighting their fans with goals, consistently scoring over 1.5 goals at home. Their season averages also speak to their stability: with 1.59 goals scored and 1.35 conceded per match, they pose a formidable challenge for any opponent.
Match Results: Portland Timbers
San-Jose Earthquakes Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place on in the MLS (home team - St. Louis City, visitors - San Jose Earthquakes). The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City):
- possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
San Jose Earthquakes hold the eighth spot in the standings and are aiming to climb higher, propelled by their attacking prowess-averaging two goals per game. However, their defense can be a liability, conceding an average of 1.65 goals per match. In their last ten games, the team has suffered only two defeats, showcasing their fighting spirit and ability to avoid losses even in challenging away fixtures.
Match Results: San-Jose Earthquakes
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- home team wins - 22, away team wins - 10, draws - 11.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs San-Jose Earthquakes
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 8 vs 6;
- win percentage: 47% vs 35%;
- losses: 4 vs 7;
- draws: 5 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- San-Jose Earthquakes won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games against Portland Timbers (MLS).
- San-Jose Earthquakes won with a +1.5 handicap in last 10 games.
- San-Jose Earthquakes won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 games (MLS).
- San-Jose Earthquakes won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 away games.
- San-Jose Earthquakes won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.56, the guests - 1.02;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.58;
- both teams scored: overall - 23; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs San-Jose Earthquakes
- average total in the tournament: 2.94 vs 3.65;
- average total goals scored: 1.59 vs 2;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.65 vs 1.06;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.94 vs 0.94;
- Portland Timbers: average total at home in the tournament - 1.67;
- San-Jose Earthquakes: average total away in the tournament - 1.13;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.5) vs 1.8 (away - 1.17).
- Portland Timbers have scored over 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 home games against San-Jose Earthquakes (MLS).
Prediction on corners
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.53; at home field - 5.22;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 6.
San-Jose Earthquakes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.41, away - 4.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.8; away - 4.33.
- Over 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Portland Timbers games against San-Jose Earthquakes (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.02 (1.51 for home team and 1.51 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3 (1.39 for home team and 1.61 for away team).
Portland Timbers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.29; at home - 2.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 2.25.
San-Jose Earthquakes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.88, away - 1.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; away - 1.67.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- both teams scored all-time - 23 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 11 times.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs San-Jose Earthquakes
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 7 (78%);
- number of BTTS matches for San-Jose Earthquakes away - 5 (63%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for San-Jose Earthquakes away - 3 (50%).
- Portland Timbers have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games against San-Jose Earthquakes (MLS).
- Portland Timbers have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games (MLS).
Editor's Prediction
Considering Portland Timbers' dominant home performances and their head-to-head record, the decision seems straightforward. San Jose struggle on the road, and the upcoming match is unlikely to be an exception to this trend. The visitors concede too many goals, which could be a decisive factor given Portland's competent attack. Following the trend, we back a Portland Timbers victory.
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