Major League Soccer: Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 28 match between Los Angeles FC and Vancouver Whitecaps and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Vancouver Whitecaps come to BMO Stadium for the Major League Soccer match on Sunday, Los Angeles FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

One spot behind the leader of the table, Vancouver Whitecaps have claimed 50 points after 27 rounds, while Los Angeles FC have amassed 41 points and are now ranked as number 6 in the Major League Soccer standings.

Form: Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Los Angeles FC Form

A draw is the best Los Angeles FC can show from their last three games, where they came up short in a 3-1 defeat against Sporting Kansas City. A2-2 draw with San Jose Earthquakes followed before they were defeated 1-0 by FC Dallas. Los Angeles FC won four of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the BMO Stadium. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded three and scored 11 goals.

Vancouver Whitecaps Form

Vancouver Whitecaps have been inconsistent in their last three matches. They claimed a 0-3 win against Real Salt Lake, before drawing 3-3 with DC United. This little streak came to an end, when Chicago Fire FC proved too strong in a 3-1 defeat for Vancouver Whitecaps. Vancouver Whitecaps managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Major League Soccer away matches, in which they scored 12 while also conceding seven times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting facts for Los Angeles FC and Vancouver Whitecaps

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

Players on top: Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

He banged in 17 goals so far this season, and Brian White also hammered in four goals in his last six games in this tournament. No doubt, he will be hungry for more, when travelling to face Los Angeles FC.

Betting markets: Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Full-time result

Los Angeles FC won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing two as well. Vancouver Whitecaps won five from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost three in this run. Vancouver Whitecaps were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches. Vancouver Whitecaps have not lost to Los Angeles FC in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Los Angeles FC scored first in six of their last ten home games. Vancouver Whitecaps scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Vancouver Whitecaps were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Total goals

Los Angeles FC saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Vancouver Whitecaps. They performed an average of 2.2 goals in these. Vancouver Whitecaps scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.