A crucial Western conference clash unfolds at the BC Place in Vancouver Thursday, 26 June, as second-place San Diego make the trip to Canada to face league leaders Vancouver Whitecaps, with only two points separating the two teams.
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Diego prediction: Hard-fought draw on the cards
Key Stats
- Vancouver Whitecaps sit atop their conference standings with a game in hand.
- The Caps are winless in four of their last six MLS matches (D3, L1).
- San Diego have lost just once in their last eight league matches (W6, D1).
- San Diego have scored seven goals in their last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 San Diego
An early collapse against Columbus Crew saw the Whitecaps suffer a 2-1 away defeat, but they will return to BC Place buoyed by strong home form and a precious game in hand over San Diego. But the visitors arrive equally confident, having found the net in seven of their last nine MLS matches. With both sides pushing for top spot and carrying identical momentum, this showdown could well produce a hard-fought stalemate.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies smell the home advantage
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite their recent setback against Columbus Crew, Vancouver Whitecaps have the upper hand in terms of odds in their favour. Their home advantage is certainly of value (W6, D2, L1) – with figures of 11/10 (2.10) backing them, indicating a majority 47.6% win probability rate.
Meanwhile, San Diego enter this clash with positive energy. They have secured all three points in six of their last 10 MLS games. including their incredible 4-2 comeback victory away at Minnesota United. However, that isn’t enough to make them favourites, having been priced with lower odds of 19/10 (2.90) in their favour – a 34.4% chance of success.
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Most recent H2Hs: First ever MLS meeting
The two sides have never faced each other before as San Diego only recently made their MLS debut
Vancouver preview: Hoping for another clean sheet
Jesper Sorensen will be hoping his defense gets back to form having kept the most clean sheets in the league this season (8). However, Sam Adekugbe, Ryan Gauld, Damir Kreilach and Ali Ahmed are all out of the matchday roster.
Predicted lineup: Takaoka (GK), Ocampo, Utvik, Blackman, Veselinovic, Johnson, Ngando, Cubas, Vite, Badwal & Rios
USA MLS 11/05/25
D
Los Angeles FC
2
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
USA MLS 04/05/25
W
Real Salt Lake
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
CONCACAF Champions Cup 01/05/25
W
Inter Miami CF
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
USA MLS 27/04/25
W
Minnesota United
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
CONCACAF Champions Cup 25/04/25
W
Inter Miami CF
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
San Diego preview: Several absentees
Mikey Varas will miss several of his players as they travel to Vancouver: Lucas de la Torre and Anibal Godoy are out on international duty, while Paddy McNair and Hirving Lozano injured.
Predicted lineup: Dos Santos (GK), Bombino, Pilcher, McVey, Verhoeven, Ingvartsen, Alvarado, Tverskov, Dreyer, Valakari & Boateng
USA MLS 18/05/25
D
Sporting Kansas City
0
San Diego FC
0
USA MLS 15/05/25
W
Colorado Rapids
0
San Diego FC
2
USA MLS 11/05/25
W
St. Louis City SC
1
San Diego FC
2
USA MLS 04/05/25
W
FC Dallas
0
San Diego FC
5
USA MLS 26/04/25
L
Real Salt Lake
3
San Diego FC
1
Player to Watch: Anders Dreyer
San Diego are faring well despite the absence of Lozano in the final-third, thanks to Anders Dreyer’s impressive form. Dreyer is ranked number two in big chances created in the competition (14).
The Danish forward has eight goals and as many assists in 18 MLS games this season, including a brace and an assist in a match-winning performance against Minnesota United last matchday.