Soccer betting preview: Vancouver Whitecaps welcomes Dallas in what could be a tight duel

The hosts Vancouver Whitecaps saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Major League Soccer.

Dallas play their home games on grass, while this game is played on artificial turf. Recent stats for Dallas when playing on artificial turf are 3 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats from nine matches. They have scored 7 goals and conceded 14 times in these games. Dallas have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 3500 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Vancouver Whitecaps form and stats

The story so far for Vancouver Whitecaps at their home stadium (BC Place Stadium) is 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.

Vancouver Whitecaps manager M. Dos Santos and his team return home after a 2-2 draw away versus New York RB in the Major League Soccer. Before that, Vancouver Whitecaps played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Sporting KC.

This is expected to be a close game, with Vancouver Whitecaps perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Vancouver Whitecaps as a small favourite), we find five games. Vancouver Whitecaps has won 2 of these, drawn 3 and lost 0.

The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Vancouver Whitecaps here at BC Place Stadium, with less than one goal per game on average (5 from 7 games). 7 goals have been conceded.

Dallas form and stats

There's been little loot from Dallas's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 6 away games. Dallas only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 0 draws. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Dallas are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.

Dallas's last game was the home draw against Los Angeles FC (1-1). Prior to that match, the Dallas manager L. Gonzalez faced defeat when travelling to Los Angeles FC and losing 0-2.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Dallas playing away and similar expectations, we found two relevant matches. Results were 0 Dallas wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats.

Dallas find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 8 goals from 6 away fixtures. In the opposite end, Dallas have conceded 10 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's 3 Vancouver Whitecaps victories, 3 draws and 4 Dallas wins. 5 of these games ended with three goals or more, 5 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

F. Montero 4 goals / 1 assists

J. Ferreira 4 goals / 1 assists

R. Ziegler 3 goals

Vancouver Whitecaps missing players

Dallas missing players