Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Prediction and Betting Tips | 3rd November 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 encounter at the BC Place on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will need to win this game.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Preview
Los Angeles FC are at the top of the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in excellent form over the past year. The away side defeated Vancouver Whitecaps by a 2-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Vancouver Whitecaps, on the other hand, finished in eighth place in the Western Conference league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Whitecaps slumped to a defeat in the first leg 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 11 out of the last 21 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Vancouver Whitecaps' five victories.
- Los Angeles FC have won three of their last four matches away from home against Vancouver Whitecaps in all competitions - they had won only one of their first five such games.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have lost their last three matches at home in all competitions for the first time since July 2019 and have never lost four consecutive such games since they joined MLS in 2011.
- Los Angeles FC have won their last seven matches on the trot in all competitions in a run dating back to the US Open Cup final in September last year.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Prediction
Los Angeles FC are in immaculate form and have been a formidable force this season. Denis Bouanga has been prolific for his side this season and will need to add to his goal tally this weekend.
Vancouver Whitecaps have shown glimpses of their ability this season and will need to play out of their skins on Sunday. Los Angeles FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 0-2 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 - No
Tip 3: Los Angeles FC to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Bold Tip: Denis Bouanga to score or assist - Yes