Portland Tim. vs Earthquakes Prediction 24 May 2026
π Heading into this fixture, Portland Timbers sit twelfth in the standings, while San Jose Earthquakes occupy second place. The contrast is clear: the visitors have enjoyed an impressive run this season, though their recent form has dipped. The hosts, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency-just three wins in their last ten matches and a pattern of fluctuating results over a short span. The main storyline here is whether San Jose Earthquakes can capitalize on their potent attack to snap their poor run, especially given Portland Timbersβ defensive frailties.
Head-to-Head
π Analytical breakdown of previous official meetings between Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes:
- They have faced each other 44 times;
- The hosts have claimed 22 wins, the visitors have won 10 matches, while 12 encounters have ended in a draw;
- Total goals scored (home/away): 68 for the hosts, 45 for the visitors;
- The average total goals per match stands at 2.57.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Portland Timbers Team Overview
The teamβs most recent official fixture took place on in MLS action, with Inter Miami hosting Portland Timbers. The match ended in a 2-0 victory for the home side.
Hereβs a breakdown of the key statistics (Portland Timbers vs Inter Miami):
- Possession: 55% vs 45%;
- Corners: 5 vs 8;
- Fouls committed: 10 vs 15;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 9.
Portland Timbers are enduring an inconsistent campaign, currently sitting 12th after 13 matches. Over their last ten games, the Timbers have picked up just three wins, suffering five defeats and drawing twice. Offensively, Portland have shown some spark-averaging 1.7 goals per game-but their defensive frailties are evident: they are conceding 1.7 goals per match during this stretch, with that number climbing to 1.92 over the course of the season. Their lack of consistency is especially apparent in the short term, as wins and losses have alternated over their last five fixtures, making it difficult for the Timbers to collect points against top-table opposition.
Match Results: Portland Timbers
San-Jose Earthquakes Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the US Open Cup, where Colorado Rapids hosted San Jose Earthquakes. The game ended in a 2-0 victory.
Hereβs a look at the key stats (San Jose Earthquakes vs Colorado Rapids):
- Possession: 51% vs 49%;
- Corners: 9 vs 5;
- Fouls: 13 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 4.
San Jose Earthquakes are enjoying a stellar season and rightfully sit second in the standings. Over their last ten matches, they have picked up five wins, two draws, and three defeats, while averaging 2.4 goals per game-a stat that highlights the visitors as one of the leagueβs most potent attacking sides during this stretch. Despite a recent slump with three losses in their last five outings, San Jose Earthquakes remain an ambitious team with the quality to pick up points on the road: they have suffered just one defeat in their last seven away fixtures in the league.
Match Results: San-Jose Earthquakes
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Portland Timbers (Home) vs San-Jose Earthquakes (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 7;
- Number of wins: 2 (40%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- Number of losses: 1 (20%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 2 (40%) vs 5 (71.43%);
- Average total goals scored: 2.4 vs 1.14;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.8 vs 0.43.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 4;
- Average first half total: 2.1 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 1) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6).
- Portland Timbers scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 44;
- home team wins - 22, away team wins - 10, draws - 12.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs San-Jose Earthquakes
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 14;
- wins: 4 vs 9;
- win percentage: 31% vs 64%;
- losses: 7 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- San-Jose Earthquakes won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games against Portland Timbers.
- San-Jose Earthquakes won with a +1.5 handicap in 17 of last 18 games.
- San-Jose Earthquakes won with a +1.5 handicap in last 15 games (MLS).
- San-Jose Earthquakes won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.55, the guests - 1.02;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.57;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 12.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs San-Jose Earthquakes
- average total in the tournament: 3.54 vs 3.21;
- average total goals scored: 1.62 vs 2.21;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.93;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.62 vs 1.29;
- Portland Timbers: average total at home in the tournament - 2.6;
- San-Jose Earthquakes: average total away in the tournament - 2.14;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 3) vs 2.4 (away - 2).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Portland Timbers home games against San-Jose Earthquakes.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Portland Timbers home games against San-Jose Earthquakes (MLS).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 44;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 12 times.
Statistics: Portland Timbers vs San-Jose Earthquakes
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 4 (80%);
- number of BTTS matches for San-Jose Earthquakes away - 5 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Portland Timbers at home - 2 (67%);
- BTTS matches for San-Jose Earthquakes away - 4 (80%).
- Portland Timbers have scored and conceded in last 5 games against San-Jose Earthquakes (MLS).
- Portland Timbers have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games (MLS).
- San-Jose Earthquakes have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
- San-Jose Earthquakes have scored and conceded in last 5 away games (MLS).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (18/203, 8.9%);
- Portland Timbers at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 1:4 , 2:1 , 3:2 , 6:0 (1/5, 20%);
- San-Jose Earthquakes away most often play: 0:1 (2/7, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 8.66% (odds 9)
1:2 - 7.82% (odds 10)
2:1 - 7.64% (odds 10)
β Editorβs Prediction
San Jose Earthquakesβ away form continues to follow a clear trend: they have avoided defeat in six of their last seven MLS road matches. Despite coming off five straight losses, the visitors still pose a significant attacking threat. Portland Timbers, meanwhile, keep dropping points against top opposition, and their defensive inconsistency leaves them exposed to San Joseβs pace on the break. The pick here is a double chance on San Jose Earthquakes.
Betting Tips: Portland Timbers - San-Jose Earthquakes
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