San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Best odds and tips

San Jose Earthquakes and Portland Timbers will both feel that they have a right to be in the Western Conference playoff picture in 2025, but both sides have had to endure some bumps along the way to get there. The hosts are 22nd in the table after ten rounds of USA MLS 2025 with just ten points on the board, and a 3-5 home defeat to Sporting Kansas City last time out has left them in a bit of a rut. Bruce Arena is a tactical master and his San Jose side are a well-structured, pragmatic and adaptable unit, but his side have yet to get any consistency in results in 2025, which is a sign that his side are yet to get the best out of their players.

Josef Martinez has been in scintillating form in recent weeks, netting five of San Jose’s last 12 goals in their last five MLS games, but the hosts have conceded ten goals in six home games in USA MLS 2025, which is a major problem for Arena. Portland Timbers, by contrast, are seventh in the table with 18 points after ten games, and their early-season form has been solid. Phil Neville has instilled a high-tempo, fluid and proactive approach to the game that has seen Timbers become a serious threat on the counter, but their away form has been particularly impressive.

The visitors have won two and drawn one of their last three away games, and have won three, drawn one and lost just one of their five road games in USA MLS 2025. Arena’s side are favourites here at 2.14, but Portland’s 2.88 odds are more than fair, and they can get a result in what should be a close match. Antony’s presence at the top of the field has been a game-changer for Timbers, and he has five assists in his last five games for the club. Cristian Arango is also a threat with six goals in ten games. With both sides looking good going forward and San Jose conceding too many goals, Over 2.5 goals looks tempting, but with Portland scoring 11 goals in five away games this season, they have the edge.