| San Jose Earthquakes wins | Draw | Vancouver Whitecaps wins |
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| 2.256 | 3.82 | 2.87 |
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:30 PM EDT
- Venue: PayPal Park, San Jose, USA
- Competition: Major League Soccer
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps | Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:30 PM EDT |
| San Jose Earthquakes odds | +127 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps odds | +181 |
| Draw | +177 |
| Over 2 | -833 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview and Team News
San Jose Earthquakes Team News
The San Jose Earthquakes face an uphill battle in this matchup, as they currently sit 10th in the league table.
The team have quite a few players ruled out of this clash: Reid Roberts has been suspended, while Amahl Pellegrino, Benjamin Kikanovic, Daniel Munie, Noel Buck, and Victor Costa have all been sidelined with injuries.
Not a lot has gone right for the California club in the recent past, as they haven’t won a single match in their last five encounters, with three losses and two draws. Offensively, San Jose have been average at best, managing only eight goals in those five games.
SIUUUN 🔜 pic.twitter.com/EkBXJ9a66X
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) August 7, 2025
Defensively, things haven’t been much better, as they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 outings.
What we’re seeing here is a side struggling with their own identity and trying hard to create a new one. Vancouver are unlikely to have trouble putting the Quakes under pressure, but the hosts will be determined to reclaim some territory, especially on the counter.
San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup vs Vancouver Whitecaps (3-4-3): Daniel; Rodrigues, Floriani, Wilson; Jones, Leroux, Harkes, Ricketts; Espinoza, Martinez, Arango.
Vancouver Whitecaps Team News
Vancouver Whitecaps may appear better positioned than their opponents, given their second place in the league table, but they should be careful not to underestimate San Jose.
Injuries have hit the squad hard, with Ali Ahmed, Ranko Veselinovic, Ryan Gauld, and Sam Adekugbe all ruled out, forcing coach Jesper Sorensen to make a few changes.
In their previous outing, a 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas, Vancouver played with their usual 4-3-3 formation and dictated the tempo. They ticked most of the boxes in that match, holding 54% possession and generating an impressive 2.58 xG.
New threads. 🧵🪡 #TM13 pic.twitter.com/QNd7Wv1xfy
— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) August 6, 2025
The main transfer news of the summer is the transfer of Thomas Müller. A player of this quality is definitely going to boost the Canadian club’s game.
Their attacking unit was on fire as well, taking a total of 21 shots with five on target. Defensively, the Canadian club were just as effective, winning 80% of their tackles and recording 32 clearances.
Vancouver Whitecaps predicted lineup vs San Jose Earthquakes (4-3-3): Takaoka; Laborda, Utvik, Blackmon, Ocampo; Cubas, Berhalter, Ngando; Sabbi, White, Nelson.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
- Pick: Vancouver Whitecaps to win or draw
- Odds: -167 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 1-2 Vancouver Whitecaps
Recent form favors Vancouver, and we expect them to have an advantage in the final third. Striker Brian White, the key figure for the Whitecaps in the attacking zone, will likely have a major say in how things are run inside their opponents’ box.
For the hosts, Cristian Espinoza has been one of the few bright spots, ranking third in big chances created in the competition (16). Vancouver have won the last two matches played between these teams and look well-positioned to make it three in a row. Their 4-3-3 formation, with a lot of emphasis on the flanks, is bound to throw the San Jose defense into disarray.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: First half total – over 1 goal
- Odds: -263 (20Bet)
We expect to see at least one goal in the first half. Both sides possess attacking units that are known to thrive on the lapses made by their opponents in defense, and this is sure to lead to goalscoring opportunities being created early on as well.
Most importantly, Vancouver tend to come out strong and assert themselves early. They’ll be the ones expected to score first here as well, despite playing away from home. Their short-passing routine is bound to work in their favor and help dismantle the San Jose defensive lineup, which has struggled with communication lately and allowed too many chances to sneak past them from defendable corners.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
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