San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | US Open Cup 2025

The Quakes dominated the proceedings the last time both sides battled.

San Jose Earthquakes are all set to host the Portland Timbers in the round of 16 of the US Open Cup 2025 edition. The PayPal Park will witness the clash between the two Major League Soccer sides.

San Jose Earthquakes are coming in after defeating Sacramento Republic FC in a close matchup. They have also shown some average performances in the MLS this season. They are in the eighth spot in the league table at the moment.

Portland Timbers are in fourth place on the MLS Western Conference table. They will be looking to step up here in their upcoming US Open Cup fixture. The Timbers secured a close win against Tacoma Defiance in their round of 32 fixture. They came in with a late strike to secure a win.

Kick-off:

• Location: San Jose, California
• Stadium: PayPal Park
• Date: Wednesday, May 21
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 IST/ 02:30 GMT / Tuesday, May 20: 21:30 ET/ 18:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Josef Martinez (San Jose Earthquakes)

The 31-year-old forward, hailing from Venezuela, is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front for the Quakes. The hosts have a good attacking rate, and Josef Martinez is likely to cause problems for the opponent’s defence. He has seven goal contributions in 11 MLS games this season.

Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers)

Santiago Moreno is coming in after scoring an important equaliser for the Timbers in their last MLS fixture against the Seattle Sounders. The 25-year-old Colombian forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front for his side. He is yet to open the scoring in the US Open Cup.

Match Facts

• Portland Timbers have secured four wins in their last five matches against the San Jose Earthquakes.
• They have lost one of their last five games.
• San Jose Earthquakes are on a five-match unbeaten run.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers: Betting Tips and Odds

• San Jose Earthquakes to win @29/20 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @5/4 10 bet
• Cristian Arango to score

Injury and Team News

Cristian Arango, Niko Tsakiris, Noel Buck and Rodrigues are injured, hence keeping them out of action for San Jose Earthquakes.

Portland Timbers will be without the services of Diego Chara, James Pantemis, Kevin Kelsy and Zac McGraw as they have injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 40

San Jose Earthquakes won: 7

Portland Timbers won: 22

Draws: 11

Predicted Lineups

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

Daniel (GK); Floriani, Munie, Roberts; Lima, Fernandez, Kaye, Ricketts; Martinez, Judd, Pellegrino

Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Crepeau (GK); Mosquera, Surman, Miller, Fory; Moreno, Ortiz, Ayala, Antony; Mora, Da Costa

Match Prediction

Even though the Timbers have a positive record against the Quakes, it should be the San Jose Earthquakes who are likely to emerge victorious against the Portland Timbers in the US Open Cup 2025 round of 16 clash.

Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 Portland Timbers

Telecast Details

USA: Paramount+

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