Vancouver Whitecaps go up against Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer (MLS) 2022 at BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday, July 3. The match will start at 7:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Vancouver Whitecaps have turned their form around in the last couple of months. The hosts have won five along with a draw and a loss in their last seven matches in all competitions. The hosts are also unbeaten at home in their last five matches.
The Whitecaps drew their last game in the MLS against New England Revolution at home. Their last win in this competition came against FC Dallas whom they beat 2-0 courtesy of goals from Lucas Cavallini and Deiber Caicedo.
Los Angeles FC are atop the MLS 2022 standings with 36 points from 17 matches. They are unbeaten in their last five MLS games, winning four. Los Angeles FC beat FC Dallas 3-1 in their last match in this tournament.
New signings Gareth Bale and Giorgio Chellini will not feature in this match. Carlos Vela and Cristian Arango are the top goal-scorers for the visitors this season.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer 2022 odds
Parimatch odds: Vancouver Whitecaps: 3.35, Los Angeles FC: 2.04, Draw: 3.75
Betwinner odds: Vancouver Whitecaps: 3.34, Los Angeles FC: 2.04, Draw: 3.72
Betway odds: Vancouver Whitecaps: 3.20, Los Angeles FC: 2.00, Draw: 3.75
10CRIC odds: Vancouver Whitecaps: 3.41, Los Angeles FC: 2.05, Draw: 3.60
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC head-to-head
Los Angeles FC have the edge against Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS, winning four of the 10 matches in this head-to-head. The Whitecaps have won three along with three draws.
Los Angeles FC won 3-1 in the reverse fixture at the beginning of this season.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC probable starting lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps: Cody Cropper (goalkeeper); Javain Brown, Ranko Veselinovic, Tristan Blackmon; Marcus Godinho, Andres Cubas, Leonard Owusu, Ryan Raposo; Cristian Dajome, Ryan Gauld; Lucas Cavallini (captain).
Los Angeles FC: Maxime Crepeau (goalkeeper); Ryan Hollingshead, Jesus Murillo, Sebastien Ibeagha, Diego Palacios; Kellyn Acosta, Ilie Sanchez, Jose Cifuentes; Cristian Arango, Carlos Vela (captain), Daniel Musovski.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer 2022 top picks and players to watch
Vancouver Whitecaps: Lucas Cavallini has scored five goals and an assist this season. The Canadian netted in their recent wins against FC Dallas and Sporting Kansas City. Overall, he has scored 14 goals for the Whitecaps in his stint at the club.
Los Angeles FC: Cristian Arango is the top pick in this match. The 27-year-old has scored a goal in each of the last four MLS matches. He has scored six goals and an assist this season.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer 2022 prediction
Los Angeles FC are likely to win this encounter considering their recent form and overall head-to-head record against Vancouver Whitecaps.
The Whitecaps have been a difficult opposition for the visitors and are capable of taking a point from this encounter.