San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers: Preview, predictions and how to watch 2020 MLS season today

San Jose Earthquakes will host Portland Timbers today at the Earthquakes Stadium in a Week 12 match of the 2020 MLS regular season. This will be the first meeting between these two teams this year. Check out everything there is to know about this exciting matchup: the game preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch it.

San Jose Earthquakes took a 0-0 draw against LA Galaxy in the California Clasico on Sunday and will try to get their first victory after five Major League Soccer regular season games. The team coached by Matías Almeyda has not won a match since their 5-2 victory over Real Salt Lake in the MLS is Back tournament Last 16 Round, back in July.

Portland Timbers suffered a 4-2 defeat to LAFC on Sunday in one of the most entertaining games of the 2020 MLS Week 11. It was the third loss in five games for a Portland side after beating Orlando City SC in the MLS is Back tournament final to become champions.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Time: 6:30 PM (PT), 9:30 PM (ET)
Location: Earthquakes Stadium, San Jose

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San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Storylines

San Jose Earthquakes needed to turn the page after the humiliating 7-1 defeat to Seattle Sounders, which was one of the biggest upsets in MLS history. Although they could not win their next game, they drew 0-0 with LA Galaxy, a team that had won their last four matches.

Meanwhile, the Timbers failed to show their best form in the 4-2 defeat to LAFC. Without Sebastián Blanco, who will be out for the rest of the season due to an injury, the Portland side will be looking for their second win since the restart of the 2020 MLS regular season. Their only victory was against the Sounders (2-1) on September 7.

How to watch or live stream San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers in USA and Canada

The 2020 MLS regular season game between San Jose Earthquakes and Portland Timbers to be played on Wednesday 16at the Earthquakes Stadium in San Josewill be broadcasted in the United States byFS1, FOX Deportes, and in Canada byMLS LIVE on DAZN.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers expect a very tight game at the Earthquakes Stadium on Wednesday. The home side has odds of +140, while Portland Timbers have odds of +165, according to DraftKings. A tie would result in a +265 payout.

* Odds via DraftKings & FanDuel