Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes Predictions and Betting Tips
American football fans will be treated to a feast of MLS action on Monday with eight games on show. We conclude the octuple with a clash at the Providence Park as Portland Timbers play hosts to San Jose Earthquakes. Which side gets this all-important three points?
Portland Timbers are heading into this game with a far better head-to-head record. The Portland-based outfit has won ten of the last sixteen games compared to their opponents' four. San Jose Earthquakes couldn't handle the Timbers front line in the most recent game which ended 6-1 in favour of the Timbers. How well will the San Jose-based team fare with that 6-1 thrashing still fresh on their minds?
Savarese's free-scoring outfit
Only two teams have a better goal-scoring record in the Western conference compared to the Timbers. Savarese's boys have managed 33 goals so far league in which 14 of those goals were scored in the last four games. This superb goals scoring form has guided them to victories in the last four games. As a result, they'd be keen on stretching their run on five straight games as they entertain San Jose Earthquakes.
They showed just how good they were in front of goal against LA Galaxy as they ran out 6-3 winners. In a game in which we saw six goals in the second half, the Timbers registered another three points as they look to cement themselves in the playoffs spot. Felipe Mora and Jeremy Ebobisse both got braces to take their tally to six and eight respectively.
Impressive winning run for the Quakes
San Jose Earthquakes currently occupy the final playoffs spot in the Western Conference with just two points separating them and Real Salt Lake who are in 10th place. However, Matias Almeyda and his troops currently look like they wouldn't surrender their position with the team in a three-game winning run. Still, their defensive frailties are a major concern as they have shipped 40 goals. A record bettered by nobody in the MLS.
Nonetheless, the San Jose-based outfit recorded an impressive win last time out at home to Vancouver Whitecaps. Espinoza, Rios, and Marie were all on the scoresheet in the second half as they led their side to a comfortable 3-0 victory. How well will they fare against a timbers side who are also on a winning run?
Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes Team News
Portland Timbers possible starting XI:
Clark; Bonilla, Mabiala, Zuparic, Farfan; Williamson, Chara; Loria, Valeri, Ebobisse; Mora
San Jose Earthquakes possible starting XI:
Marcinkowski; Thompson, Beason, Jungwirth, Lima; Judson, Yueill; Fierro, Wondolowski, Espinoza; Rios
Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction: 2-1
Both sides are heading into this game very high in confidence taking into account their recent games. However, we feel that the home side have a psychological advantage over their opponents given that 6-1 thrashing. As such, we will side with the Timbers to get this victory.
