For Los Angeles FC, this game is a must-win after the latest defeat against San Jose Earthquakes last week. Although the defeat raises a few questions about the quality of the Los Angeles team, there's still some confidence that they can turn things around in this match. And for Vancouver, they have played a draw in their last 2 games and so, a win would bring a relief to the club.
Los Angeles and Vancouver Whitecaps are both in the western conference. Vancouver is 4th with 18 points while Los Angeles is 7th with 15 points on the table.
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Los Angeles FC have been victims of consistent poor results this season and there's a doubt they will ever be able to attain their true potential this season. The defeat to the San Jose Earthquakes was shocking and it showed how vulnerable the team is. As a result, their last 5 league games ended in 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. And their overall record so far is: 4 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats.
Los Angeles FC lost 3-1 to the San Jose Earthquakes last week away from home. The Earthquakes had the lead into the break after scoring in the 5th minute. And by the 59th minute, Los Angeles FC were 3-goals down and Cristian Oliveira managed to pull one goal back in the 69th minute, but the game ended in a defeat. According to stats, Los Angeles had 62% possession, 7 shots on target and 7 corner kicks.
Vancouver Whitecaps
The Whitecaps are hoping to pile more misery on Los Angeles FC when they face each other this week. They are also in search of a win after playing back-to-back draws in their last 2 games. To that effect, their last 5 games ended in 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Also their overall record is: 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats.
The Whitecaps ended their last game in another draw against Austin FC at home. It was a disappointing evening for the Whitecaps after they failed to break the deadlock until the game ended scoreless at full time. According to stats, the Whitecaps had 65% possession, 6 shots on target and 11 corners.
Head to Head
Los Angeles FC and Vancouver Whitecaps have played 19 games against each other in the past. Los Angeles FC won 9 games, Vancouver Whitecaps won 5 and 5 games ended in a draw.
Analysis and Predictions
Los Angeles FC isn't a team to rely on, especially against an opposition of Vancouver's quality. Both clubs clearly need a win and that throws in a lot of doubt as to which side will come out on top. But on account of form, Vancouver Whitecaps are the favorites.
Los Angeles won the last 3 meetings while Vancouver Whitecaps are without a clean sheet in the last 6. Los Angeles scored first in 5 of the last 6 meetings and in 4 of the last 5 meetings, there were more than 4.5 cards.
- 3 Way Total Over 2 Goals at 1.61 Odds
- Both Teams to Score at 1.62 Odds
- More than 10 Corners at 1.90 Odds