The match between Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC will be held at BC Place on the 25th of August. Both teams are eager for the next stage of MLS action, as both have their eyes on the prize – 1st place in the Western Conference. Check out the following Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles betting tips for more information regarding this game.
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Contents
- 1 Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles prediction: Easy win for LAFC
- 2 Last five H2Hs: Vancouver never perform well versus LAFC
- 3 Vancouver Whitecaps team news and form: Round-of-32 disappointment for the Whitecaps
- 4 Los Angeles team news and form: Cherundolo seeks revenge
- 5 Player to watch: Denis Bouanga
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles prediction: Easy win for LAFC
Key Stats
- Los Angeles have the best defensive record in the Western Conference, with 30 goals conceded.
- The last five matches resulted in three victories for Los Angeles and two draws.
- Los Angeles didn’t concede goals against the Whitecaps in four of the last eight games against this opponent.
Correct score prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 0-3 Los Angeles
The 3-0 LAFC win is the most common result we’ve seen in this rivalry throughout the last couple of years. Three of the last 10 Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles head-to-heads resulted in 3-0 victories for coach Steven Cherundolo’s side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies can’t decide
- HOME: +155 – 38.5%
- DRAW: +280 – 23.0%
- AWAY: +155 – 38.5%
*These Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles odds are subject to change
Neither team’s players are considered by the bookmakers as the expected winners. Both Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles have a 38.5% chance of winning this week, but we still believe the visitors have the three points up for grabs.
Last five H2Hs: Vancouver never perform well versus LAFC
In the charts below, you’ll see why we went with Cherundolo’s players in our Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles predictions.
Leagues Cup 31/07/24
Los Angeles FC
Vancouver Whitecaps
USA MLS 12/05/24
Los Angeles FC
Vancouver Whitecaps
USA MLS 06/11/23
Vancouver Whitecaps
Los Angeles FC
USA MLS 29/10/23
Los Angeles FC
Vancouver Whitecaps
USA MLS 22/10/23
Vancouver Whitecaps
Los Angeles FC
Vancouver Whitecaps team news and form: Round-of-32 disappointment for the Whitecaps
The fans were hoping for a sturdier display in the match against Pumas UNAM. However, the team was demolished 0-2 at home by the superior Liga MX team. Surely, without Gauld, the team doesn’t perform well.
Predicted lineup: Takaoka (GK), Laborda, Veselinovic, Utvik, Ahmed, Vite, Cubas, Berhalter, Johnson, White & Picault
USA MLS 08/09/24
D
FC Dallas
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
0
USA MLS 01/09/24
W
Austin FC
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
1
Canada Championships 28/08/24
W
Pacific FC (CA)
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
1
Leagues Cup 08/08/24
L
Unam Pumas
2
Vancouver Whitecaps
0
Leagues Cup 04/08/24
W
Tijuana
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
Los Angeles team news and form: Cherundolo seeks revenge
Despite losing to Vancouver Whitecaps via penalty roulette in the Leagues Cup match on the 31st of July, Los Angeles’ spirit is high. The players will surely want to get back at their rivals for that surprise win.
Predicted lineup: Lloris (GK), Palencia, Murillo, Long, Hollinshead, Bogusz, Ilie, Duenas, Olivera, Ordaz & Bouanga
USA MLS 08/09/24
D
Houston Dynamo
0
Los Angeles FC
0
USA MLS 01/09/24
L
Houston Dynamo
2
Los Angeles FC
0
USA US Open Cup 29/08/24
W
Seattle Sounders
0
Los Angeles FC
1
Leagues Cup 25/08/24
L
Columbus Crew
3
Los Angeles FC
1
Leagues Cup 22/08/24
W
Colorado Rapids
0
Los Angeles FC
4
Player to watch: Denis Bouanga
Bouanga is the leading goalscorer for LAFC this season. As he was in the previous one. He found the net on 16 occasions and has a shot at the Top Goalscorer Award as well. We believe coach Cherundolo will rely on him on the 25th of August, which is good news for our top Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles predictions.
Second player to watch: Brian White
Speaking of good goalscorers, White is the best one Vancouver Whitecaps have right now. He scored 12 goals in 2024. Seeing as Vancouver Whitecaps will likely partake in the knockout phase, we believe he still has a chance of earning the Top Goalscorer Award.
