San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 8/9/25, 7:10 PM  by Erik Gibbs in Major League Soccer Picks

The upcoming MLS fixture between San Jose Earthquakes and Vancouver Whitecaps at PayPal Park on Saturday promises to be a compelling contest, with both teams heading into the match under very different circumstances.

San Jose currently sits 10th in the Western Conference with 29 points, while Vancouver is riding high in 2nd place with 45 points. The Quakes’ season, which began with hope for a bounce-back campaign, has taken a turn for the worse over the past six weeks. They are winless in their last six league matches and have managed only one victory in their previous nine MLS outings.

One of their most frustrating trends has been an inability to finish games. In four of their last six domestic matches, they have scored first but failed to win, losing a total of 10 points from winning positions. Their home form is equally puzzling — they have drawn all of their last six games at PayPal Park, a pattern that has stalled their playoff ambitions.

Vancouver, on the other hand, have been one of the most consistent sides in the conference. With 13 wins from 24 matches, they remain within reach of setting a new club points record, needing just three more victories to achieve it. They are unbeaten in six consecutive away matches in MLS play, although their last five road fixtures have all ended in draws.

The Whitecaps have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning the last two head-to-head clashes with San Jose without conceding a goal. This includes a 2-0 victory at PayPal Park last year in the same fixture. Defensively solid and disciplined, Vancouver has also been ruthless when scoring first — they have not lost a league game this season after taking the lead, with their only slip-up being a draw at San Diego.