Major League Soccer: FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 13 match between FC Dallas and Vancouver Whitecaps and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

FC Dallas enjoy home advantage, when visitors Vancouver Whitecaps swing by on Thursday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

The FC Dallas enter the game ranked 7 in the Western Conference, while the Vancouver Whitecaps are 2 in the Western Conference.

Team form: FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps

FC Dallas Form

FC Dallas suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches, as they were run over by Minnesota United in a 0-1 defeat. Seattle Sounders FC also proved too hard to handle, as they won 2-1, before FC Dallas were able to strike back last time out in a 3-1 win against Real Salt Lake. FC Dallas claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. They also drew three and lost one, scored 13 goals and conceded 11.

Vancouver Whitecaps Form

Vancouver Whitecaps are unbeaten in their previous three matches, winning 3-1 against Colorado Rapids, before recording a 1-1 draw with LA Galaxy. Another draw followed then, this time 1-1 against San Jose Earthquakes. Vancouver Whitecaps managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Major League Soccer away matches, in which they scored 15 while also conceding ten times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting stats and facts for FC Dallas and Vancouver Whitecaps

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between FC Dallas and Vancouver Whitecaps. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps

With three goals in six matches Petar Musa has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Vancouver Whitecaps and their defence. The visitors hope Brian White adds another to his current tally of three goals in his latest matches.

Popular betting markets: FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Full-time result

FC Dallas claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in five of the games, whilst losing one. Vancouver Whitecaps won three of their last 10 games away, drew five and lost two of the games in this run. Vancouver Whitecaps remained unbeaten in their last 6 games on the bounce. Vancouver Whitecaps have beaten FC Dallas in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

FC Dallas scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Vancouver Whitecaps got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 8 consecutive away games Vancouver Whitecaps played. FC Dallas managed to open the scoreline in no less than six of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Vancouver Whitecaps performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in six of their last 10 games. Vancouver Whitecaps have scored in 9 consecutive meetings with FC Dallas when playing at away ground.

Total goals

FC Dallas saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Vancouver Whitecaps, who scored two times on average in these matches.