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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Portland Timbers take on a struggling San Jose Earthquakes side in an important encounter at PayPal Park on Wednesday. Both teams have work to do and will be determined to win this game.
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San Jose Earthquakes are currently rooted to the bottom of the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in poor form this season. The home side slumped to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of FC Cincinnati last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Portland Timbers, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Timbers held St. Louis City to a 0-0 stalemate in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
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San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Portland Timbers have an impressive record against San Jose Earthquakes and have won 21 out of the 39 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to San Jose Earthquakes' seven victories.
- Portland Timbers have won three matches on the trot against San Jose Earthquakes in all competitions - their fifth such run against the Earthquakes.
- San Jose Earthquakes suffered their 12 defeat in 17 matches in MLS against FC Cincinnati last season and have picked up only 11 points in the competition so far this season.
- Portland Timbers have lost only one of their last six matches in MLS and have picked up 11 points in the competition during this period.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Prediction
Portland Timbers have been a resurgent force in recent weeks but have plenty of work to do in the coming weeks. The Timbers have a good squad at their disposal and will need to be at their best in this fixture.
San Jose Earthquakes are in dismal form and cannot afford to slip up this week. Portland Timbers are currently in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 1-3 Portland Timbers
San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Portland Timbers to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Portland Timbers to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Felipe Mora to score - Yes
