San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers predictions, Sep 26, 2026

Sep 21, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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San Jose Earthquakes

Portland Timbers

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The upcoming Major League Soccer clash on September 26, 2026, sees the San Jose Earthquakes host the Portland Timbers at their home ground. Both teams are eager for points, though their recent forms present contrasting narratives. The Earthquakes have managed to secure victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating a slight resurgence in form. In contrast, the Timbers have struggled, winning only once in their past 5 encounters, which raises questions about their current tactical cohesion.

In terms of strategy, San Jose may look to capitalize on their home advantage, employing an aggressive pressing style to disrupt Portland’s build-up play. Meanwhile, the Timbers will likely seek to exploit counter-attacking opportunities, aiming to catch the Earthquakes off guard.

Betting odds reflect a closer contest, with the Earthquakes favored at 2.05 for a home win, while Portland sits at 3.09 for an away victory. Predictions suggest a 46.1% chance of a home win, alongside a 30.6% probability of an away win. Given the teams’ recent performances, a draw at 1:1 is a plausible outcome. As both sides vie for critical points, fans can anticipate a tightly contested match where anything could unfold.

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San Jose
47.4%		 Draw
23.9%		 Portland
28.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 1.93 3.90 3.30
bet_at_home 2.01 4.01 3.40
betsson 2.02 3.95 3.10
MarathonBet 2.02 3.99 3.50 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.94 3.85 3.30
Pinnacle 2.05 4.07 3.09
Best for US Customers 2.00 3.85 3.15

Latest Results

19.09.26 San Jose Earthquakes – Los Angeles FC – 2:2
12.09.26 San Jose Earthquakes – Houston Dynamo – 1:0
09.09.26 San Diego FC – San Jose Earthquakes – 2:3
05.09.26 Austin FC – San Jose Earthquakes – 1:1
29.08.26 Houston Dynamo – San Jose Earthquakes – 0:0		 19.09.26 Portland Timbers – Atlanta United – 0:1
12.09.26 FC Dallas – Portland Timbers – 2:1
09.09.26 Portland Timbers – St. Louis City SC – 2:2
05.09.26 Portland Timbers – Minnesota United – 5:4
29.08.26 Portland Timbers – Austin FC – 1:2

Facts

  • This match features a clash between a top-table contender and a mid-table team (ranked 5th in the Promotion ~ MLS Playoffs1/8~finals) and 9th in the Promotion ~ MLS Playoffs1/16~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, San Jose won 3.
  • San Jose is in solid form heading into this fixture (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
  • Portland is experiencing a dip in performance (last 5 matches: 1 win).
  • Recently, Portland has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
  • A closely fought contest is anticipated, with San Jose holding a narrow advantage.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, San Jose has recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, with a goal aggregate of 25:37 (averaging 1.3:1.9 goals per game).
  • Specifically in home fixtures for San Jose against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with 14:14 goals (averaging 1.6:1.6 per game).

    • Latest Head To Head

    23.05.26 Portland Timbers – San Jose Earthquakes – 1:3
    13.06.25 Portland Timbers – San Jose Earthquakes – 1:1
    20.05.25 San Jose Earthquakes – Portland Timbers – 1:0 ET
    03.05.25 San Jose Earthquakes – Portland Timbers – 4:1
    19.06.24 San Jose Earthquakes – Portland Timbers – 1:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Vancouver Whitecaps 25 15 4 6 56:23 33 49
    2 Houston Dynamo 26 13 5 8 34:30 4 44
    3 St. Louis City 26 12 8 6 45:36 9 44
    4 FC Dallas 26 12 8 6 49:42 7 44
    5 San Jose Earthquakes 26 12 6 8 46:38 8 42
    6 Los Angeles FC 27 11 8 8 43:29 14 41
    7 Colorado Rapids 26 11 3 12 36:35 1 36
    8 Los Angeles Galaxy 27 8 9 10 34:42 -8 33
    9 Portland Timbers 26 9 5 12 47:48 -1 32
    10 San Diego FC 26 8 7 11 44:44 0 31
    11 Austin FC 26 7 9 10 32:44 -12 30
    12 Real Salt Lake 25 8 5 12 37:42 -5 29
    13 Seattle Sounders 24 7 8 9 28:33 -5 29
    14 Minnesota United 26 7 8 11 39:46 -7 29
    15 Sporting Kansas City 25 5 3 17 29:63 -34 18

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 26 17 6 3 53:21 32 57
    2 New England Revolution 26 14 4 8 45:33 12 46
    3 Inter Miami 26 12 10 4 63:48 15 46
    4 Charlotte 26 12 7 7 47:37 10 43
    5 Chicago Fire 25 11 6 8 45:38 7 39
    6 Philadelphia Union 26 10 6 10 50:42 8 36
    7 Orlando City 26 10 4 12 46:60 -14 34
    8 New York Red Bulls 26 9 6 11 34:48 -14 33
    9 FC Cincinnati 25 8 9 8 54:61 -7 33
    10 New York City 26 8 8 10 39:34 5 32
    11 DC United 25 6 11 8 31:39 -8 29
    12 Toronto FC 26 6 11 9 39:49 -10 29
    13 Columbus Crew 26 7 5 14 37:42 -5 26
    14 Atlanta Utd 26 7 5 14 30:43 -13 26
    15 CF Montreal 26 5 6 15 31:53 -22 21

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