Our Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction: 3-1
Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 02:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 22, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Vancouver Whitecaps's Last Match – Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-1 USA MLS victory over Portland Timbers on March 8. In that match, Vancouver Whitecaps saw 56% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portland Timbers | 44% | 4 (2) | 0.48 | 27 |
Vancouver Whitecaps | 56% | 8 (7) | 2.72 | 51 |
San Jose Earthquakes's Last Match – Philadelphia Union vs San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 USA MLS success over Philadelphia Union on March 8. In that match, San Jose Earthquakes controlled 50% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Union | 50% | 9 (3) | 1.08 | 64 |
San Jose Earthquakes | 50% | 5 (3) | 0.74 | 30 |
Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes Stats
Key Stats
| Vancouver Whitecaps | San Jose Earthquakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 1.18 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Vancouver Whitecaps are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while San Jose Earthquakes average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.



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