Portland Timbers's last game in the USA MLS against Vancouver Whitecaps at home ended in a 1-1 draw. They had more ball possession and created more goal-scoring opportunities but didn't benefit from it. Portland Timbers scored in the second half in the 82nd minute.

SJ Earthquakes's recent game against Houston Dynamo ended in a home 1-2 loss. SJ Earthquakes had plenty of possession, but not so much in the final third of the pitch. SJ Earthquakes deserved to score in the second half and did so in the 53rd minute.

Since the start of the season, Portland Timbers is more dominant at home. They have four wins out of 10 games on home soil. Although Portland Timbers is among the most solid home teams in the league, they are far from perfect. Their defence is not as good as expected with just 30% home clean sheets.

SJ Earthquakes has picked up 8 points from the previous six league games. They still have a lot to prove when playing away from home. SJ Earthquakes wins 0.60 points per away game, a bit less than their home record shows. To improve results, they have to be more compact in defence. SJ Earthquakes kept a clean sheet in just 10% of their visits.

It is not a surprise that the hosts stand out as a favourite to win this one. Portland Timbers is currently unbeaten at home in three games. Since the start of the season, they have just two home defeats.

SJ Earthquakes got the three points in their previous away games but are still off their best. Their away record does not convince me that they have what it takes to avoid defeat on Sunday.

I am confident that the hosts will prove their worth and triumph with another home victory. Portland Timbers wins on average 1.60 points per home game, compared to 0.60 points per away game for SJ Earthquakes. My prediction is Portland Timbers to win.

I expect a thrilling contest with plenty of goals. Both sides score and concede on average 3.25 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals were scored in an average of 55% of Portland Timbers's home and SJ Earthquakes's away gam



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波特兰木材的最后一场比赛在美国大联盟对阵温哥华白帽在主场以1-1平局结束。他们有更多的控球权，创造了更多的进球机会，但并没有从中受益。波特兰木材队在下半场第82分钟进球。

SJ地震队最近与休斯顿迪纳摩队的比赛以主场1-2失利告终。SJ地震队有很多控球权，但在球场的最后三分之一没有那么多。SJ地震队应该在下半场进球，而且在第53分钟就进球了。

自从赛季开始，波特兰木材队在主场更有统治力。他们在主场的10场比赛中取得了4场胜利。虽然波特兰木材队是联盟中最稳固的主队之一，但他们远非完美。他们的防守不像预期的那么好，只有30%的主场零封。

SJ地震在之前的六场联赛中获得了8分。在客场比赛时，他们还有很多需要证明的地方。SJ地震每场客场赢得0.60分，比他们的主场记录要少一点。为了提高成绩，他们必须在防守上更加紧密。SJ地震中只有10%的人没有被发现。

东道主成为本届世界杯的夺冠热门也就不足为奇了。波特兰木材队目前在主场三场不败。自本赛季开始以来，他们只在主场输了两场。

SJ地震队在之前的客场比赛中拿到了三分，但仍然没有达到最佳状态。他们的客场战绩并不能让我相信他们有能力避免周日的失败。

我相信东道主将证明他们的价值，用另一场主场胜利来赢得胜利。波特兰木材队主场场均赢1.60分，而SJ地震队客场场均赢0.60分。我预测波特兰木材队会赢。

我期待着一场激动人心的比赛，有很多进球。双方场均得分和失球3.25个。在波特兰木材队的主场和SJ地震队的客场比赛中，平均55%的球员进球超过2.5个