Vancouver Whitecaps (home)
- Vancouver Whitecaps are 4th in the USA MLS 2025 standings, with 57 points from 31 games so far.
- Vancouver have been very solid and consistent in 2025, with a few weeks of fine form propelling them to fourth place in the standings, which plays a crucial part in our Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes betting tips.
San Jose Earthquakes (away)
- San Jose Earthquakes are 19th in the USA MLS 2025 after 32 games, taking just 38 points and showing little consistency.
- San Jose Earthquakes are rebuilding under Bruce Arena, who has brought a pragmatic flexibility to a squad that’s a long way from being ready to compete at the top of the conference.
- The San Jose Earthquakes have won 2 of their last 5 MLS games and lost 3, but they snapped a 2-game losing streak with a scrappy 1-0 win away to San Diego FC in their most recent matchup, which influences this Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes betting tips analysis.
Head-to-Head
- In the last 5 head-to-head meetings, San Jose have edged the record with 3 wins to Vancouver’s 2, with no draws.
- Whitecaps score 1.0 goals on average when they host San Jose, while the visitors score 0.5 per game.
Vancouver Whitecaps
- When the ball is in their possession, the Whitecaps play in a controlled, possession-based style with a directness up top that should suit the powerful Brian White, who has been clinical this term with 16 goals in 21 appearances.
- Ryan Gauld is the creative force in the centre of the pitch, providing a real work rate as well as the skill and vision to create chances and press from the front when out of possession.
San Jose Earthquakes
- Cristian Arango is the star of the show for the Earthquakes, a powerful forward who has scored 13 goals in 28 MLS appearances this season.
- Carlos Gruezo is the main defensive force in midfield, screening the back four and distributing the ball to start attacks.
Betting Insights
- Vancouver Whitecaps are very clear favorites at 1.57, while the Earthquakes are listed as long shots at 5.25.
- The Draw No Bet odds for the away side are tempting, as supported by the Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction.
Prediction
Taking Vancouver to win seems the right play here, as they have been so solid at home and the odds offer little reward, but San Jose are certainly capable of spoiling the Whitecaps’ party on their own turf, so the Draw No Bet odds for the away side are tempting.