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San Jose Earthquakes face Portland Timbers at PayPal Park, San Jose on Sunday, Sep 27 at 4:30 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the MLS, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.
San Jose Earthquakes come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Portland Timbers travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. San Jose Earthquakes won their last outing, while Portland Timbers suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.
In 10 previous meetings, San Jose Earthquakes lead 3–5 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Portland Timbers won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives San Jose Earthquakes a slight edge, but Portland Timbers are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.