San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
2nd-placed San Jose Earthquakes (9-2-3) travel to Providence Park in Portland, Oregon to face 12th-placed Portland Timbers (4-2-7) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Portland Timbers come into this in mixed form (LDWLW) while San Jose Earthquakes are in poor form (LLLDD).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 9:30 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 2:30 am BST |
| Venue | Providence Park, Portland, Oregon |
| Competition | MLS |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Portland Timbers — LDWLW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 2-0 | Inter Miami CF |
| D | 2-2 | CF Montréal |
| W | 6-0 | Sporting Kansas City |
| L | 2-0 | Real Salt Lake |
| W | 2-1 | San Diego FC |
San Jose Earthquakes — LLLDD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 2-0 | Colorado Rapids |
| L | 3-2 | FC Dallas |
| L | 3-2 | Seattle Sounders FC |
| D | 1-1 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
| D | 1-1 | Toronto FC |
Portland Timbers have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-0 loss to Inter Miami CF. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
San Jose Earthquakes have picked up 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Colorado Rapids. They have been struggling to pick up points and will need a significant improvement in this one.
On the balance of recent form, Portland Timbers hold a clear advantage. They have been picking up results at a much higher rate and will feel that momentum is firmly on their side heading into this matchup.
Key Players
Portland Timbers
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Kevin Kelsy | Matches: 13, Goals: 5 |
| Goals | Kristoffer Velde | Matches: 13, Goals: 4 |
| Assists | Kristoffer Velde | Matches: 13, Assists: 3 |
| Assists | Kevin Kelsy | Matches: 13, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Kristoffer Velde | 33 |
| Total Shots | Kevin Kelsy | 20 |
| Saves | James Pantemis | 66 |
San Jose Earthquakes
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Preston Judd | Matches: 14, Goals: 9 |
| Goals | Ousseni Bouda | Matches: 14, Goals: 5 |
| Assists | Niko Tsakiris | Matches: 11, Assists: 7 |
| Assists | Timo Werner | Matches: 7, Assists: 5 |
| Total Shots | Preston Judd | 47 |
| Total Shots | Beau Leroux | 22 |
| Saves | Daniel | 38 |
| Saves | Earl Edwards | 2 |
Players to Watch
Kevin Kelsy has been Portland Timbers's standout performer this season, contributing 5 goals in 13 appearances. The Portland Timbers talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player San Jose Earthquakes will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Kristoffer Velde (3 assists in 13 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For San Jose Earthquakes, Preston Judd leads the way with 9 goals in 14 appearances. Niko Tsakiris has contributed 7 assists in 11 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Portland Timbers defense with creative passing. San Jose Earthquakes will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
MLS Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | +20 | 29 |
| 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | +17 | 29 |
| 3 | Real Salt Lake | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | +7 | 25 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +7 | 24 |
| ... | |||||||
| 10 | San Diego FC | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | +5 | 17 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | +2 | 16 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 14 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -9 | 14 |
| 14 | St. Louis CITY SC | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -7 | 13 |
San Jose Earthquakes are the higher-ranked side here, sitting 10 places above Portland Timbers. They'll be expected to take all three points despite playing away.
Season Stats Comparison
| Portland Timbers | Stat | San Jose Earthquakes |
|---|---|---|
| -4 | Goal Difference | 17 |
| 21 | Goals Scored | 31 |
| 14 | Assists | 22 |
| 25 | Goals Conceded | 14 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Portland Timbers (ML) | 135 |
| San Jose Earthquakes (ML) | 150 |
| Spread | POR -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Portland Timbers as the slight underdog at 135, with San Jose Earthquakes the slight underdog at 150. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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