Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction & Tips
The Portland Timbers have firmly established themselves in the playoff zone. They currently occupy fourth place in the table with 29 points after 17 games. The gap to second place is just one point and six points to first place. The Timbers have won their last two matches by identical 2-1 scorelines. Before that, they went four games without a win: two draws and two defeats. Right now, the gap to tenth place is nine points.
San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, are fighting to make the playoffs. The team is eighth with 22 points after 17 rounds. Eighth and ninth place allow them to play in the playoffs, but if they want to advance directly, they must be at least seventh. San Jose is just one point behind seventh place and has a game in hand, which could be crucial. The gap to tenth place is also minimal: just two points. The Earthquakes lost 2-1 to St. Louis last time out, but prior to that, they were on an eight-game unbeaten run.
