Portland Timbers (5-2-3, second in the Western Conference) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (3-6-1, 12th in the Western Conference)
San Jose, California; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Jose -101, Portland +238, Draw +265; over/under is 3.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Earthquakes aim to stop a three-game slide when they host the Portland Timbers.
The Earthquakes are 2-4-1 against Western Conference teams. The Earthquakes are third in the Western Conference drawing 54 corner kicks, averaging 5.4 per game.
The Timbers are 5-2-3 against Western Conference opponents. The Timbers are the MLS leader with 20 goals. Felipe Mora leads the team with four.
Saturday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Arango has scored six goals for the Earthquakes. Cristian Espinoza has two goals and four assists over the last 10 games.
Mora has scored four goals with two assists for the Timbers. Kevin Kelsy has four goals and one assist over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Earthquakes: 3-6-1, averaging 2.0 goals, 6.1 shots on goal and 5.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.9 goals per game.
Timbers: 5-2-3, averaging 2.0 goals, 4.4 shots on goal and 4.3 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.5 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Earthquakes: Nick Fernandez (injured), Hernan Lopez Munoz (injured), Bruno Wilson (injured).
Timbers: Diego Chara (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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