Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes Preview, prediction, linueps, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The Quakes have already defeated the Timbers once this season.

Portland Timbers are ready to host the San Jose Earthquakes in the Major League Soccer 2025 edition. The interesting contest between the two sides will take place at Providence Park.

Portland Timbers will be at home, and they will surely use it to their advantage here. They have secured positive outcomes in their last two league games. The Timbers are currently placed fourth on the Western Conference MLS points table. With a win here, they can jump up a couple of spots.

With six wins in 17 Major League Soccer matches, the San Jose Earthquakes are in the eighth spot on the league table. A win can take them into the top seven. But they will be away from home this time around, which will be one of their disadvantages. The Quakes fell prey to St. Louis City in their last league fixture.

Kick-off:

• Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
• Stadium: Providence Park
• Date: Saturday, June 14
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 IST/ 03:30 GMT [Friday, June 13: 22:30 ET/ 19:30 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Portland Timbers: D-L-L-W-W

San Jose Earthquakes: D-W-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Antony (Portland Timbers)

With 14 goal involvements in 17 Major League Soccer appearances, Antony is going to play a crucial part for the Portland Timbers in the attacking front in their upcoming fixture against the Quakes. The Brazilian forward has scored two goals in the last two games for his side. He will be looking to continue with his form here.

Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes)

The 30-year-old midfielder from Argentina has scored four goals and has seven assists to his name in 16 MLS games for the San Jose Earthquakes this season. He can control the midfield well and can also be of great use in the attacking front. Cristian Espinoza can also set up plays for his fellow teammates in the final third.

Match Facts

• Portland Timbers have not won any of their last two fixtures against the Quakes.
• San Jose Earthquakes have only won two of their last five games.
• The Timbers are on a two-match winning run.

Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @3/1 Unibet
• Antony to score @6/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Jonathan Rodriguez and Zac McGraw are injured, hence keeping them out of action for the Timbers.

San Jose Earthquakes will be without the services of Cristian Arango, Dejuan Jones, Francesco Montali and a couple of other players as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 41

Portland Timbers won: 22

San Jose Earthquakes won: 8

Draws: 11

Predicted Lineups

Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Pantemis (GK); Mosquera, Zuparic, Miller, Fory; Ortiz, Ayala; Moreno, Da Costa, Antony; Mora

San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Edwards (GK); Rodrigues, Munie, Romney; Kikanovic, Harkes, Leroux, Costa; Espinoza, Pellegrino; Martinez

Match Prediction

These teams are set to produce a close encounter as they are very capable sides. The Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes MLS 2025 fixture is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Portland Timbers 2-2 San Jose Earthquakes

Telecast Details

Worldwide: Apple TV

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