MLS: Vancouver vs. San Jose Picks — Whitecaps to Dent Earthquakes’ Playoff Push? (Oct 5)

Two of the teams in the Western Conference playoff spots lock horns in the MLS on Oct 5. You can find the latest odds and our Vancouver vs. San Jose picks here.

The Vancouver Whitecaps have already secured their spot in the playoffs this season, and they could yet end the campaign at the top of the Western Conference standings.

San Jose are still fighting for important points at this late stage of the campaign. The Earthquakes currently sit in the final wild-card spot, but they are level on points with tenth-place Dallas, who have played a game less.

Vancouver vs. San Jose Overview

Odds

Vancouver vs. San Jose Head-to-Head Record

The Earthquakes recorded a 2-1 success in the previous meeting between the sides in August. That victory ended a two-game losing sequence against the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS.

Vancouver Team News

Ryan Gauld will be back in contention to start for the Whitecaps this weekend. Brian White could also be handed a start at the top of the field.

Possible Lineup

Takaoka (GK); Johnson, Priso, Laborda, Ocampo; Gauld, Cubas; Sabbi, Muller, Ahmed; White

San Jose Team News

San Jose are unlikely to make many changes to their starting eleven as they chase successive victories following a 1-0 win over San Diego last time out.

Possible Lineup

Daniel (GK); Roberts, Munie, Floriani; Judd, Harkes, Vieira, Bouda; Arango, Martinez, Espinoza

Vancouver vs. San Jose Picks

The Whitecaps have already secured their spot in the playoffs, but they could yet target top spot in the Western Conference standings. San Jose will have the pressure on their shoulders, but their poor record on the road could be worth following when making Vancouver vs. San Jose picks on Sunday.