MLS· Regular Season - 27· Avaya Stadium
San Jose Earthquakes
Portland Timbers3-1
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San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 27 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5San Jose Earthquakes +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XSan Jose Earthquakes or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Portland Timbers +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 65% | 1.54 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 60% | 1.68 | - |
| X2Portland Timbers or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1San Jose Earthquakes to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.47 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5San Jose Earthquakes -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 35% | 2.85 | - |
| 2Portland Timbers to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Portland Timbers -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.51 | - |
San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers preview & analysis
Match preview
San Jose Earthquakes host Portland Timbers in the MLS (Regular Season - 27) at Avaya Stadium on Sunday, 27 September 2026, with kick-off at 02:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
San Jose Earthquakes arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 3 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 4. Most recently they drew with Los Angeles FC 2-2 at home. They're 4th in the table with 47 points from 29 games. Portland Timbers arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 3 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 5. Most recently they lost to Atlanta United FC 0-1 at home. They're 10th in the table with 33 points from 29 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, San Jose Earthquakes have won 4, Portland Timbers have won 1 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.3 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes San Jose Earthquakes narrow favourites: San Jose Earthquakes 44%, draw 38%, Portland Timbers 18%. We expect around 3.2 goals (2.0 - 1.2 in expected goals), with 62% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Recent form
San Jose Earthquakes- 20 SeptHLos Angeles FC2-2
- 13 SeptHHouston Dynamo1-0
- 10 SeptASan Diego3-2
Portland Timbers- 20 SeptHAtlanta United FC0-1
- 13 SeptAFC Dallas1-2
- 10 SeptHSt. Louis City2-2
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | +31 | 52 |
| 2 |  St. Louis City | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | +16 | 51 |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | +8 | 50 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | +10 | 47 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +2 | 46 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | +15 | 45 |
| 7 |  Seattle Sounders | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +2 | 41 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -9 | 39 |
| 9 |  Colorado Rapids | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 38 |
| 10 | Portland Timbers | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 12 |  San Diego | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 33 |
| 13 |  Minnesota United FC | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -9 | 31 |
| 14 |  Austin | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | -17 | 31 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | -37 | 22 |
San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers?
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San Jose Earthquakes are favourites. Our model gives San Jose Earthquakes a 44% chance of winning, Portland Timbers 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers kick off?
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San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers kicks off at 02:30 UTC on Sunday, 27 September 2026 at Avaya Stadium, San Jose.
