Major League Soccer Gameweek 27
San Jose Earthquakes vs NS Portland Timbers
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 - 2 | Portland Timbers | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 06/14/2025 | Portland Timbers | 1 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Providence Park |
| 05/21/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 0 (AET) | Portland Timbers | US Open Cup | PayPal Park |
| 05/04/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 4 - 1 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | Earthquakes Stadium |
| 02/05/2025 | Portland Timbers | 2 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Friendlies Clubs | Empire Polo Club |
| 06/20/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 2 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 05/16/2024 | Portland Timbers | 4 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Providence Park |
| 02/14/2024 | Portland Timbers | 0 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
| 09/21/2023 | Portland Timbers | 2 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Providence Park |
| 07/23/2023 | Portland Timbers | 2 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Leagues Cup | Providence Park |
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San Jose Earthquakes Win
Portland Timbers Win
Draw
Western Conference League Standings
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +33
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +1
P: 27 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -34
Match Preview
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San Jose Earthquakes
Portland Timbers
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Top Four Ambitions on the Line in San Jose
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. San Jose's grip on continental qualification faces a stern test from a chaotic but dangerous Portland side.
The Setup
The San Jose Earthquakes sit comfortably in fourth, commanding a strong position in the hunt for top-four qualification. Despite a recent stumble, their underlying Form remains steady. The visitors, Portland Timbers, are lingering down in eighth. Portland provides sheer chaos; a shaky Balance sees them scoring and conceding 47 times this campaign. The Stakes are heavily tilted toward the hosts for this September 27, 2026 clash at PayPal Park: San Jose needs all three points to cement their elite status. Expect a high concentration of attacking Stars to turn this into an open shootout.
Key Battle
San Jose's creative hub Beau Leroux takes on Portland's explosive winger K. Velde. Leroux has been pulling the strings masterfully for the home side, but Velde brings immediate, ruthless finishing on the counter. The team that dictates the pace through midfield transitions will walk away with the points.
Our Prediction
Our verdict points to a narrow home victory. Expect San Jose to capitalize on Portland's glaring defensive vulnerabilities for a 2-1 win, controlling possession while weathering the inevitable Portland counter-attacks.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes. It promises to be highly entertaining with plenty of goals expected given Portland's leaky defense.
What's the predicted outcome?
We expect San Jose to edge out Portland with a 2-1 home victory.
Where are San Jose Earthquakes and Portland Timbers in the league table?
San Jose Earthquakes sits in 4th place with 41 points, while Portland Timbers is down in 8th with 32 points.
What is San Jose Earthquakes's current form?
San Jose is sporting a WWDDL record over their last five matches.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
K. Velde of Portland Timbers is the man to watch, bagging 3 goals in his last 2 matches with an impressive 8.4 average rating.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.