San Jose Earthquakes (3-2-12) vs. Portland Timbers (5-6-7)
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers 6/19/24 – On Wednesday night, the struggling San Jose Earthquakes face off against the Portland Timbers in a compelling Major League Soccer clash at PayPal Park. The Earthquakes, enduring a challenging season with only three wins, are set to take on the Timbers, who have shown mixed results but hold a better track record. This game not only pits two teams with contrasting fortunes against each other but also offers fans a chance to make informed decisions with this cost-free MLS tip.
San Jose’s offense has struggled this season, yet San Jose forwards Amahl Pellegrino and Jeremy Ebobisse have stood out. Pellegrino scored five goals from 26 shots while Ebobisse chipped in four. Both show promise when attacking defenses; yet both will face an inconsistent Timbers defense with 39 saves by goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to overcome. San Jose must use its few offensive assets effectively against Portland’s more robust defensive setup to gain success against them.
Conversely, Portland Timbers possess an equally formidable attack. Felipe Mora and Evander have proven particularly potent this season – Mora scoring 8 goals while Evander contributed seven. Their dynamic play will put pressure on the San Jose defense which has conceded numerous goals this year; William Yarbrough allowed 34 goals this year alone! This represents an opportunity that Portland can exploit with its offensive attackers.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers 6/19/24 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET |
| Where: | PayPal Park |
| TV: | ATV |
| Stream: | – |
William Yarbrough GK vs. Maxime Crépeau GK
William Yarbrough has been the epicenter of San Jose Earthquakes’ struggles this season, reflecting their wider challenges through 38 saves but also 34 goals against. Yarbrough will play an especially pivotal role against Portland when his ability to manage his box and make crucial saves will be put through rigorous examination. Additionally, stopping direct shots like Felipe Mora from scoring will be essential if San Jose hopes to thwart Portland’s dynamic offense; thus further testing Yarbrough as a veteran leadership figure who must inspire trust within their ranks.
Maxime Crepeau boasts slightly stronger defensive stats due to his skill as well as having more cohesion within his defense unit. Crepeau has proven his consistency and reliability for Portland Timbers with 39 saves against 25 goalsagainst. Especially during away games where Portland has managed to remain relatively steady, his ability to perform under pressure stands out as impressive. Crepeau will need his agility and sharp reflexes in this match to parry San Jose forwards’ quick yet dangerous strikes and organize the backline effectively against sustained Earthquakes pressure. He must not only stop shots but also effectively organize defensive solidity.
Soccer Odds/Point Spread: San Jose Earthquakes +130, Total Odds: 2.5
The odds for the game indicate that the match will be rather tight and San Jose is barely preferred in the money line because of the home ground advantage. The total under 2. At +138, odd set on 5 goals signals that the match is going to be less productive in terms of goal scoring as both teams have provided consistent evidence of being inefficient in front of the oppositions’ goal-post.
San Jose Earthquakes Betting Trends
San Jose is coming in with very poor form, they have lost their last five games and have not covered the spread in four out of the five games. Their inability to defend has seen the total go OVER in the last 5 games; this has been amid poor attacks that offer them a detrimental lower side, and frequent lapses in their backline.
Portland Timbers Betting Trends
Portland exhibits a relatively balanced pattern herein, having won one and lost one in the last five games or matches, with three of them having bearing on the spread. Their road game ATS record is favorable and the fact that majority of the games end with a large number of points in favor could continue in this game since San Jose is poor defensively.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers 6/19/24 Betting Picks
Considering the defensive troubles of the Earthquakes and the offensive capabilities of the Timbers, Portland might edge out a victory in this matchup. The Timbers’ more consistent performance in front of goal and their ability to withstand pressure on the road make them the safer bet.
In terms of betting, the over on total goals seems a plausible pick given both teams’ recent trends, with a final score prediction leaning towards a 2-1 victory for Portland. This premium matchup review suggests that while San Jose might fight hard at home, Portland’s offensive strength will likely prevail, making them the better pick for this MLS encounter.
Free Pick and Prediction: Portland Timbers 2, San Jose Earthquakes 1.