San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers: AI Prediction

San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers: match preview

San Jose Earthquakes host Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (USA) on September 27, 2026. San Jose Earthquakes are 5th in the table with 42 points from 26 matches (12 W, 6 D, 8 L, goals 46:38). Portland Timbers are 9th in the table with 32 points from 26 matches (9 W, 5 D, 12 L, goals 47:48). San Jose Earthquakes have 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (goals 7:5). Their most recent game ended 2-2 against Los Angeles FC. Portland Timbers have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (goals 9:11). Their most recent game ended 0-1 against Atlanta United FC.

At home this season, San Jose Earthquakes have won 5 of 13 matches (goals 22:21). On the road, Portland Timbers have won 2 of 12 matches (goals 16:23). Recent San Jose Earthquakes matches have averaged 2.4 goals and recent Portland Timbers matches 4; both teams scored in 7 of those 10 games. Head-to-head record (6): San Jose Earthquakes won 2, Portland Timbers won 3 and 1 ended level. The most recent meeting, on May 24, 2026, finished Portland Timbers 1-3 San Jose Earthquakes. Market odds of 2.10 / 3.90 / 3.15 imply roughly 45% for San Jose Earthquakes, 24% for a draw and 30% for Portland Timbers. The FieldTips machine-learning model analyses form, goals, head-to-head results and market odds to produce the 1X2, goals and both-teams-to-score prediction shown above.