Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th October 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Vancouver Whitecaps take on an impressive Los Angeles FC side in an important clash at the BC Place on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Preview
Los Angeles FC are in second place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in excellent form this season. The away side eased past Sporting Kansas City by a 3-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Vancouver Whitecaps, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Whitecaps slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Minnesota United in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have a good recent record against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won nine out of the 19 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Vancouver Whitecaps' five victories.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have lost only two of their last nine matches against Los Angeles FC in the regular season of MLS, with their previous such defeat coming by a 3-0 scoreline this season.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have lost their last two matches in the regular season of MLS - their first set of consecutive defeats in the competition since June this year
- Los Angeles FC have picked up 58 points in MLS this season and will be intent on hitting the 60-point mark for the third time in the last six seasons.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Prediction
Los Angeles FC have been in impressive form this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Denis Bouanga has been sensational for his side this season and will look to make his mark in this fixture.
Vancouver Whitecaps are in the midst of a worrying slump and cannot afford to put a foot wrong in this match. Los Angeles FC are in better form, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 1-4 Los Angeles FC
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Denis Bouanga to score - Yes