San Jose Earthquakes 50%Draw 20%Portland Timbers 30%Expected goals 1.97 – 1.49
68%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.40Odds
Picks by market
ResultSan Jose Earthquakes to win ✓50% · @2.10
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓67% · @1.40
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.99
San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 27 September the Major League Soccer brings San Jose Earthquakes against Portland Timbers at Avaya Stadium. Kick-off: 03:30 WAT. In the table, San Jose Earthquakes are 4th, among the top four, on 52 points after 34 matches; Portland Timbers are 7th (upper half) with 46.
Current form
San Jose Earthquakes, last 5: DWWDD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Los Angeles FC, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Portland Timbers, last 5: LLDWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Atlanta United FC, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours San Jose Earthquakes, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for Portland Timbers.
Head to head
When they last met (24 May 2026) it ended Portland Timbers 1–3 San Jose Earthquakes.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give San Jose Earthquakes 2.0 xG, Portland Timbers 1.5 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 67% for three or more goals, 68% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – San Jose Earthquakes 50%, draw 20%, Portland Timbers 30%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Portland Timbers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
San Jose Earthquakes50%fair 2.00 · @2.10
Draw20%fair 5.01 · @3.80
Portland Timbers30%fair 3.31 · @3.10
3.45Expected goals
1.97San Jose Earthquakes xG
1.49Portland Timbers xG
68%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–19%
1–27%
2–27%
1–06%
2–06%
From our goals model: San Jose Earthquakes 2.0 – 1.5 Portland Timbers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
San Jose Earthquakes to win✓
50%
2.00
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.48
1.40
Draw no bet
San Jose Earthquakes (draw no bet)✓
62%
1.60
–
Asian handicap
Portland Timbers +1 (Asian handicap)✗
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
1.40
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
54%
1.85
1.73
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.30
First team to score
San Jose Earthquakes to score first✓
55%
1.81
–
Half-time result
San Jose Earthquakes ahead at half-time✓
38%
2.63
–
Half-time / full-time
HT San Jose Earthquakes / FT San Jose Earthquakes✓
What is the prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers?
On our numbers San Jose Earthquakes have a 50% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Portland Timbers 30%.
How many goals will there be in San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers?
Our predicted score is San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Portland Timbers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers?
San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 27 September 2026 at 03:30 (West Africa Time) at Avaya Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.