Portland Timbers square off against the San Jose Earthquakes at Providence Park in their MLS Western Conference fixture on Wednesday.The home side suffered their third consecutive defeat in their previous outing as the Colorado Rapids inflicted a 2-0 loss on them. With this loss, Portland are fourth in the league standings and a playoff spot is still possible for them.The San Jose Earthquakes remained unbeaten for a second game running as they were held to a 1-1 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps. San Jose are in 10th spot and need to record a win in all of their remaining games to keep their playoff hopes alive.Major League Soccer@MLS6️⃣ teams separated by just 5️⃣ points. 😳The Western Conference race couldn’t be closer.9:23 AM · Oct 25, 2021322396️⃣ teams separated by just 5️⃣ points. 😳The Western Conference race couldn’t be closer. https://t.co/8cfKv1SMW6Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes Head-to-HeadThe two teams have faced off 30 times across all competitions. The hosts have 16 wins to their name, while five games have ended in wins for San Jose Earthquakes. The spoils have been shared nine times in this fixture.The hosts are unbeaten in their last six games with the visitors' last win coming in the 2019 regular season. The San Jose Earthquakes are winless at Wednesday's venue.This will be the third meeting between the two sides in the 2021 regular season, with their previous encounter in August ending in a 1-1 draw.Portland Timbers form guide (MLS 2021): L-L-L-W-WSan Jose Earthquakes (MLS 2021): D-W-L-L-LPortland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes Team NewsPortland Timbers Portland Timbers have a lengthy injury list at the moment with Ismaila Jome, Jeff Attinella, Andy Polo and Eryk Williamson all ruled out for the game. Claudio Bravo is a doubt for the encounter due to a thigh injury.Cristhian Paredes will return from a one-game suspension after missing the game against Colorado.Portland Timbers@TimbersFCAnother quick turnaround as we're back home on Wednesday.This Week in PTFC: timb.rs/yCYB30rYcUs | #RCTID2:05 AM · Oct 26, 202140Another quick turnaround as we're back home on Wednesday.This Week in PTFC: timb.rs/yCYB30rYcUs | #RCTID https://t.co/7ogbI4WAMrInjured: Ismaila Jome, Jeff Attinella, Andy Polo, Eryk WilliamsonDoubtful: Claudio BravoSuspended: NoneSan Jose Earthquakes Matt Bersano and Luciano Abecasis have been ruled out with injuries. Nathan and Marcos Lopez will return from a one-game suspension for the game.San Jose Earthquakes@SJEarthquakesThis goal was ________11:30 AM · Oct 24, 202127733This goal was ________ https://t.co/Nm0se0vrsmInjured: Matt Bersano, Luciano AbecasisDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NonePortland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes Predicted XIPortland Timbers Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Steve Clark; Josecarlos Van Rankin, Larrys Mabiala, Dario Župarić, Pablo Bonilla; George Fochive, Cristhian Paredes; Dairon Asprilla, Sebastián Blanco, Yimmi Chará; Felipe MoraSan Jose Earthquakes Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): James Marcinkowski; Tanner Beason, Judson Jackson Yueill, Oswaldo Alanis, Paul Marie; Cade Cowell, Shea Salinas; Javier Lopez, Jeremy Ebobisse, Cristian Espinoza; Benji KikanovicPortland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes PredictionPortland Timbers have lost three games in a row but haven't lost against the San Jose Earthquakes at home. The Quakes have recovered well from three consecutive losses and should be able to put in a solid performance here.All things considered, a low-scoring draw looks the most likely outcome here.Prediction: Portland Timbers 1-1 San Jose Earthquakes