Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps preview for betting prediction

There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Major League Soccer match only three days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Sporting KC.

This pitch has grass, which is not Vancouver Whitecaps's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on grass Vancouver Whitecaps have performed like this: Played 32 matches resulting in 11 wins, 7 draws and 14 defeats with the goal stats 42-62 (scored/conceded). Vancouver Whitecaps have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 2000 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Los Angeles FC form and stats

Los Angeles FC, who have the fewest conceded goals (15) in Major League Soccer, have been very solid at home so far, with 22 points collected from 8 matches (7-1-0). This has contributed greatly to their 1st position in the league table. It’s been three wins in a row for Los Angeles FC here at Banc of California Stadium, hoping to make this one the fourth consecutive victory.

A good away victory last time out for Los Angeles FC, who won 5-1 against Sporting KC. A defeat was the result before that one, 0-1 away at Colorado Rapids.

Los Angeles FC are believed to win this game, given a winning chance of about 70% by the bookmakers. We have checked our records for their performance in similar circumstances and found four matches and the win/draw/lost stats: W3-D1-L0.

There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Los Angeles FC, as the US Open Cup home game vs Portland Timbers is only four days away.

Goals are plentiful at Banc of California Stadium this season as Los Angeles FC has scored 20 goals here in 8 attempts. Los Angeles FC are not conceding a lot of goals here at Banc of California Stadium, averaging less than one per game. The total is 6 from 8 matches.

Vancouver Whitecaps form and stats

The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Vancouver Whitecaps, who have the fewest scored goals (21) in Major League Soccer, so far with only 7 points returning home. The records show 1-4-4 (win-draw-lose).

Two away games in a row for Vancouver Whitecaps, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-1 versus Seattle Sounders in the Major League Soccer. Before that, Vancouver Whitecaps travelled to Dallas and returned home with a draw after the game finished 2-2.

You'll want to know how Vancouver Whitecaps managed when outsiders such as today. Our database found one similar match resulting in 0 away wins, 0 draws and 1 home win.

The visitors will be packing their bags again in only four days as another away game awaits: The Championship trip to Cavalry.

Vancouver Whitecaps find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 11 goals from 9 away fixtures. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Vancouver Whitecaps have conceded 14 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Vancouver Whitecaps - Los Angeles FC 1-0 entered in the official records. Head-2-head stats last five meetings: 2 - 2 - 1 (Los Angeles FC wins - draws - Vancouver Whitecaps wins). As for goals, 2 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 3 had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

F. Montero 6 goals / 2 assists

Y. Reyna 3 goals / 1 assists

Lucas Venuto 3 goals / 1 assists

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