Minnesota United vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction and Betting Tips | 3rd July 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Vancouver Whitecaps take on Minnesota United in an important clash at the Allianz Field on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will aim to win this game.
Minnesota United vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
Minnesota United are in seventh place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The home side slumped to a narrow 3-2 defeat at the hands of Portland Timbers last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Vancouver Whitecaps, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The Whitecaps edged St. Louis City to a 4-3 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Minnesota United vs Vancouver Whitecaps Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Minnesota United have a slight edge over Vancouver Whitecaps and have won five out of the 13 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Vancouver Whitecaps' four victories.
- Minnesota United are unbeaten in their six matches at home against Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS but were held to a 1-1 draw in their previous such game against the Whitecaps in March 2023.
- Minnesota United have lost four matches on the trot in the regular season of MLS for the fourth time in their history and for the first time in the competition since 2021.
- Vancouver Whitecaps were trailing by a 2-0 scoreline before they pulled off a comeback to secure a 4-3 victory against St. Louis City last week - the fourth time they have managed such a feat in the competition.
Minnesota United vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
Minnesota United have slumped after a strong start to their league campaign and will need to work hard to restore their early-season form. The hosts narrowly lost out to Portland Timbers last week and will look to sway the result in their favour in this fixture.
Vancouver Whitecaps have been inconsistent this season and will need to take it up a few notches this month. Both teams have issues to address and could share the spoils this week.
Prediction: Minnesota United 2-2 Vancouver Whitecaps
Minnesota United vs Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Minnesota United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Brian White to score - Yes