Our tips
Locked two hours before kick offSafe tip85%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to winFair 1.182 unitswon
Bold tip11%
Correct score 1-1Bigger price, loses more oftenFair 9.151 unitlost
Shujaa verdict
From results, prices, form and restOur prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers is San Jose Earthquakes to win, with a 40% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.18.
San Jose recent form+1%Portland recent form-1%
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Team records
Last 20 games, all competitions
San JosePortland
20Games played20
7Wins8
6Draws4
7Losses8
36Goals scored38
37Goals conceded33
1.8Scored per game1.9
1.9Conceded per game1.6
2W 3D 4LHome record6W 2D 3L
5W 3D 3LAway record2W 2D 5L
10%Clean sheets5%
80%Both teams scored75%
65%Over 2.5 goals75%
Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.
League table
MLSGood to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full MLS table
Key players
Top of each side this seasonGood to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.
Goals and markets
Chance and fair priceBoth teams to score65%1.55
San Jose win and over 2.529%3.49
Portland win and over 2.525%4.00
Most likely scores
1-110.9%
2-18.6%
1-28.0%
2-26.7%
1-06.0%
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Where to bet on San Jose v Portland
Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.
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Match preview
San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers: San Jose Earthquakes shade it- 1
What our numbers sayThe model gives San Jose Earthquakes 40%, the draw 25% and Portland Timbers 35%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.
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Recent formSan Jose Earthquakes took 9 points from their last 5 games and Portland Timbers took 4 from 5. San Jose Earthquakes come in with the better run.
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Home and awaySan Jose Earthquakes won 2 of their last 9 games at home. Portland Timbers won 2 of their last 9 on the road.
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GoalsSan Jose Earthquakes score 1.8 goals a game and let in 1.9. Portland Timbers score 1.9 and let in 1.6. Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 of San Jose Earthquakes games and 15 of Portland Timbers games in that run.
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Head to headIn the last 1 meeting, San Jose Earthquakes won 1 and Portland Timbers won 0 with 0 draws. The last one ended Portland Timbers 1, San Jose Earthquakes 3.
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The safest betOver 1.5 goals has a 85% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.
San Jose Earthquakes form
San Jose Earthquakes have 7 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 36 goals scored and 37 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, W, W, D, D, newest first.
Portland Timbers form
Portland Timbers have 8 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 38 goals scored and 33 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, D, W, L, newest first.
Head to head
These two have met 1 time in our records. San Jose Earthquakes won 1, Portland Timbers won 0 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Portland Timbers 1, San Jose Earthquakes 3.
Our call
We expect San Jose Earthquakes to score about 1.7 goals and Portland Timbers about 1.6. That points to San Jose Earthquakes to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.18. Our bold bet is Correct score 1-1 at 9.15.
Questions people in Kenya ask
Who will win San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers?
Our prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers is San Jose Earthquakes to win, with a 40% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.18.
What is the score prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers?
1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect San Jose Earthquakes to score 1.7 goals and Portland Timbers 1.6.
Will both teams score in San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers?
Both teams to score has a 65% chance. Both sides scored in 16 of San Jose Earthquakes last 20 games and 15 of Portland Timbers last 20.
How are San Jose Earthquakes playing?
San Jose Earthquakes have 7 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 36 goals scored and 37 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, W, W, D, D, newest first.
How are Portland Timbers playing?
Portland Timbers have 8 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 38 goals scored and 33 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, D, W, L, newest first.
What happened when San Jose Earthquakes and Portland Timbers last met?
It ended Portland Timbers 1, San Jose Earthquakes 3. In the last 1 meeting San Jose Earthquakes won 1 and Portland Timbers won 0.
What is the best bet for San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers?
Over 1.5 goals at 1.18, with a 85% chance.
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