Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes preview and prediction
The match
San Jose Earthquakes travel to Providence Park in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 24 May (02:30 WAT) to face Portland Timbers. Portland Timbers are 7th with 46 points from 34 games (in the top half), while San Jose Earthquakes sit 4th on 52 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Portland Timbers's last 5: LDWWL Most recently they lost to Inter Miami 0–2 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
San Jose Earthquakes's last 5: LLLDW Most recently they lost to Colorado Rapids 0–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 1.7 for Portland Timbers and 1.8 for San Jose Earthquakes. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 71%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Portland Timbers 39%, draw 21%, San Jose Earthquakes 41%.
Both teams to score: yes (71%) at 1.33.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 71% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Portland Timbers 1–1 San Jose Earthquakes. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Portland Timbers39%fair 2.59 · @2.40
Draw21%fair 4.86 · @4.10
San Jose Earthquakes41%fair 2.45 · @2.44
3.48Expected goals
1.71Portland Timbers xG
1.77San Jose Earthquakes xG
71%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
0–15%
1–05%
From our goals model: Portland Timbers 1.7 – 1.8 San Jose Earthquakes expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
San Jose Earthquakes to win✓
41%
2.45
2.44
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.41
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
1.09
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.46
1.35
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.85
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
36%
2.76
–
Half-time / full-time
HT San Jose Earthquakes / FT San Jose Earthquakes✓
24%
4.16
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.14
–
Form
Portland Timbers – last 6
LDWWLL
17 May
@ Inter Miami
0–2
L
14 May
@ CF Montreal
2–2
D
10 May
vs Sporting Kansas City
6–0
W
26 Apr
@ San Diego
2–1
W
19 Apr
@ Minnesota United FC
0–2
L
5 Apr
@ Vancouver Whitecaps
2–3
L
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
San Jose Earthquakes – last 6
LLLDWW
21 May
@ Colorado Rapids
0–2
L
17 May
vs FC Dallas
2–3
L
14 May
@ Seattle Sounders
2–3
L
10 May
vs Vancouver Whitecaps
1–1
D
29 Apr
vs Minnesota United FC
4–2
W
26 Apr
@ St. Louis City
3–2
W
2.0Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes.
What is the prediction for Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes?
On our numbers Portland Timbers have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 21% and San Jose Earthquakes 41%.
How many goals will there be in Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes?
Our predicted score is Portland Timbers 1–1 San Jose Earthquakes, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes?
Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 02:30 (West Africa Time) at Providence Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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