• Portland Timbers have a strong home unbeaten streak of six matches. • Timbers have averaged 2 goals per match in their last six home games. • San Jose Earthquakes struggle for consistency away from home with three losses in their last six matches. • Earthquakes have kept three clean sheets in their away fixtures. • Timbers show defensive vulnerabilities, with 83% of home matches seeing both teams score. • San Jose often has closely contested matches, with 50% of games featuring both teams scoring.
The Portland Timbers have shown mixed form in their recent matches, currently sitting in 5th position with 26 points from 16 games. Their last six matches have seen a balanced return of two wins, two draws, and two losses, with their most recent outings resulting in back-to-back victories against St. Louis CITY and Colorado Rapids. Defensively, the Timbers have been relatively solid, conceding an average of 0.83 goals per game and keeping one clean sheet in their last six matches. However, their attacking output has mirrored their defensive record, also averaging 0.83 goals per game, resulting in a goal difference of zero. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring encounters. The Timbers have shown resilience in bouncing back from consecutive losses to secure their current two-game winning streak, which they'll be keen to extend in their upcoming fixtures.
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with their last six games yielding two wins, three draws, and one loss. The team have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably drawing 3-3 with both Houston Dynamo and Inter Miami. These results highlight the Earthquakes' ability to find the back of the net, having scored nine goals in their last six matches, but also point to some defensive vulnerabilities. Despite this, San Jose have managed to keep three clean sheets during this period, demonstrating their capacity to shut out opponents when required. Their current 7th position in the league table, with 22 points from 17 games, suggests they are performing reasonably well, though there is room for improvement. The Earthquakes' goal difference of +1 and their tendency to be involved in matches where both teams score (50% of the time) indicate that they are often engaged in closely contested affairs.
The Portland Timbers have been in formidable form at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches with four wins and two draws. They are currently enjoying a three-match winning streak at Providence Park, demonstrating their strength on home turf. The Timbers have been prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 12 goals in their last six home games, averaging 2 goals per match. Notably, their 3-3 draw against Los Angeles FC was a particularly high-scoring affair, contributing to the fact that 67% of their recent home games have seen over 2.5 goals. Despite their attacking prowess, the Timbers have only managed one clean sheet in this period, with both teams scoring in 83% of the matches, suggesting some defensive vulnerabilities. Nevertheless, their positive goal difference of +5 and their current 5th position in the league with 26 points from 16 games underline their strong overall performance at home.
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes have shown mixed form away from home, with their recent results indicating a lack of consistency. In their last six away matches, they have managed two wins, one draw, and three losses, scoring six goals whilst conceding the same number. Notably, the Earthquakes have kept three clean sheets during this period, demonstrating their defensive capabilities on the road. However, they have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, averaging just one goal per game. Their away form has contributed to their mid-table position, currently sitting 7th in the league with 22 points from 17 games. Interestingly, half of their away matches have seen both teams score, with an even split between games featuring under and over 2.5 goals, suggesting a balanced approach to their away performances.