San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch 2021 MLS Week 18 in the US today

San Jose Earthquakes and Vancouver Whitecaps play at the PayPal Park in San Jose, in the 18th week of the 2021 MLS season today, August 13, 2021, at 10:30 PM (ET). Both sides need a victory to improve their position in the Western Conference standings. Here, you will find everything there is to know about this thrilling Major League Soccer match, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch or live stream the game in the US.

This will be their 28th MLS meeting. Vancouver Whitecaps are the firm favorites in head-to-head clashes, having celebrated a victory on 10 occasions so far; San Jose Earthquakes have grabbed a triumph eight times to this day, and the remaining nine matches have ended in a draw.

Their most recent game was played on October 25, 2020, when the Canadians narrowly won 2-1 at Providence Park in Portland. It promises to be an even more exciting clash as they meet for the first time in the 2021 MLS season.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Match Information

Date: Friday, August 13, 2021
Time: 10:30 PM (ET)
Location: PayPal Park, San Jose

San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Times by State in the US

ET: 10:30 PM
CT: 9:30 PM
MT: 8:30 PM
PT: 7:30 PM

San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Storylines

San Jose Earthquakes have been on a good run in the MLS recently. Thus, in their last five fixtures, they have drawn three times and won twice (WDWDD). Meanwhile, Vancouver Whitecaps are in a similar form, as they have also not lost a game since July 8, after losing 4-0 to Real Salt Lake. They have four ties and one win in their last five games (DDDDW).

The Quakes currently sit in 10th place on the Western Conference table with 21 points in 18 regular-season matches so far. On the other hand, the Canadians are placed at the bottom of the Western Conference table with 16 points won in 17 games in the regular MLS season.

These opponents have a long history of clashes as their first one dates back to May 12, 2011, and it ended in a 1-1 draw in Canada. Thanks to this exciting clash, we will see if either one of the clubs will grab the three points in Week 18.

How To Watch Or Stream Live Free San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps in the U.S.

The 2021 MLS Week 18 game between San Jose Earthquakes and Vancouver Whitecaps, to be played on Friday, at the Paypal Park in San Jose, will be broadcasted on ESPN+, NBC Sports Bay Area, KNBR 1050 in the United States.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Predictions And Odds

The odds are in favor of the San Jose Earthquakes. FanDuel see them as the big favorites to win this weekend and they have given them -145 odds. The away side Vancouver Whitecaps, meanwhile, have +350 odds to cause an upset in Week 18, while a tie would result in a +260 payout.