FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction: Both teams should find the net

FC Dallas were back in winning ways in their last match after suffering a defeat in the US Open Cup against Nashville. They won Austin FC 1-0 in their last game and now welcome Vancouver Whitecaps to the Toyota Stadium as they try to extend their win to 2 in a row.

Vancouver Whitecaps’ last game ended in a 3-1 defeat and that defeat brought their 4 match unbeaten streak to an end. FC Dallas and Vancouver Whitecaps are both in the western conference with FC Dallas in 4th and Vancouver Whitecaps in 8th.

FC Dallas (WLDLW)

FC Dallas have not been in stable form in recent times and their record shows 2 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in their last 5 matches in all competitions. According to the western conference table, FC Dallas are 4th with 18 points and a goal ratio of 13:11. They have 5 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats in 11 matches they have played.

FC Dallas were resilient in their 1-0 win over Austin FC in their last game. Both teams were unable to score in the first half despite having decent chances to go ahead. And in the second half Austin FC were cut down to 10 men after Rodney Redes picked up a second yellow card and was shown a red card. FC Dallas applied the pressure and finally got the goal in the 89th minute through Jesus Ferreira. FC Dallas went on to win the game 1-0. According to statistics, FC Dallas had 53% possession, 3 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

Team streak: less than 2.5 goals (5/7), less than 4.5 corners (6/6).

Vancouver Whitecaps (LWWDD)

Vancouver Whitecaps are also not in their brightest form at the moment and they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches. Their latest game ended in a defeat against Portland Timbers as the match finished 3-1 in favor of Portland Timbers.

Vancouver Whitecaps are currently 8th in the western conference with 14 points and a goal ratio of 15:12. They have 3 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats in 11 games.

In the defeat to Portland Timbers, Vancouver Whitecaps conceded 2 early goals in the 2nd and 18th minute. They managed to pull one back in the 24th minute after Zac McGraw was forced to put the ball into his own net. But that did not stop Portland Timbers as they restored back the lead to 2 goals with the third goal in the 54th minute through Evander. Vancouver Whitecaps could not get back in the game and ultimately lost 3-1 at full time.

Team streak: without clean sheet (3), less than 10.5 corners (6/6).

Head to Head

FC Dallas and Vancouver Whitecaps have played 20 times against each other, making this clash the 21st meeting. Vancouver Whitecaps have 9 wins, while FC Dallas have 5 wins and 6 matches ended in a draw.

• Vancouver Whitecaps have not lost the last 8 meetings.
• FC Dallas are without a clean sheet in 12 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 8/10 meetings.
• There were more than 10.5 corners in 6/8 meetings.

Expert Analysis and Tips

FC Dallas have scored 13 goals and conceded 11 in 11 games this season. They scored an average of 1.2 goals per game and had a 10% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.5 chances per game and played an average of 11.5 shots per game. They played an average of 3.8 shots on target per game and an average of 4.7 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.0 goals per game and they have kept 3 clean sheets.

Vancouver Whitecaps have scored 15 goals and conceded 12 in 11 games this season. They scored an average of 1.4 goals per game and had a 9% conversion rate. They created an average of 2.5 chances per game and played an average of 15.5 shots per game. They played an average of 5.3 shots on target per game and an average of 7.7 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.1 goals per game and they have kept 4 clean sheets.

Betting Tips:-

• Both Teams to Score in at least one Half at 2.17 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.74 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.9 Odds