Our prediction for this MLS match:
San Jose Earthquakes
Match Time & Date:
04/05/2025
03:30
Prediction: 2-2
Portland Timbers
San Jose Earthquakes will be desperate to halt a three-game losing streak when they host Portland Timbers at PayPal Park. The Quakes have struggled for consistency all season and defensive problems has played a major role in their recent league games. Their task won’t be made easier by the absence of Fernandez, Lopez, and Wilson Valdez, all sidelined through injury.
Portland, on the other hand, come into this clash full of confidence after a thrilling 4-2 win over LA Galaxy. Their attacking trio looked sharp, with Evander pulling the strings in midfield and Jonathan Rodríguez leading the line effectively. Although Diego Chara is ruled out for the Timbers, their offensive momentum remains intact. San Jose will be motivated to respond in front of their home fans, and they’ve shown glimpses of attacking intent even in defeat. Given Portland’s firepower and the hosts’ urgency to bounce back, this promises to be an open encounter.
Highlighted Team (San Jose Earthquakes):
San Jose Earthquakes are members of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. The Quakes have been participating in the league since 1996 and they won their first MLS Cup trophy in 2001. Back then San Jose outplayed star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy in the title game, but it has to be noted that they scored the winner in the extra time.
Two years later the Quakes managed to repeat the success, with the team beating Chicago Fire in the 2003 MLS Cup final. Avaya Stadium is the home ground of San Jose Earthquakes and the capacity of the venue is 18.000. The construction of the stadium cost no less than $100 million and the venue was opened in March, 2015. The club’s home colors are blue and black, whilst the Quakes wear white and red shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels.
Chris Wondolowski is the club’s biggest star and he has been playing for San Jose Earthquakes since 2009. The USA ace has 121 league goals on his account ahead of the start of the 2017 season.
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