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

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Vancouver Whitecaps and Austin FC who meet up this coming Monday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Austin FC go up against Vancouver Whitecaps on Monday for a Major League Soccer meeting at BC Place.

The Vancouver Whitecaps go into the game in rank 1 in the Western Conference, while the Austin FC rank 14 in the Western Conference.

Form: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Austin FC

Vancouver Whitecaps Form

Vancouver Whitecaps added two wins to their account in their three most recent outings, as they beat Sporting Kansas City by 0-3. Their next match left them empty-handed in a 1-3 defeat against St. Louis City, followed up by a 3-0 win against LA Galaxy. Vancouver Whitecaps won three of their previous six matches at BC Place in the Major League Soccer. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring 13 goals to six against.

Austin FC Form

Austin FC currently look solid after going three matches unbeaten. They laid the groundworks by beating Portland Timbers with a 1-2 scoreline, before settling for a draw in a 1-1 game against San Jose Earthquakes. Their latest match once again had them draw, this time 1-1 against Colorado Rapids. Austin FC won twice, while also recording zero draws, and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches says 14 goals conceded and four scored.

Betting stats and facts for Vancouver Whitecaps and Austin FC

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Vancouver Whitecaps and Austin FC played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Austin FC

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Brian White brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Vancouver Whitecaps will start him against Austin FC, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Facundo Torres, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Popular betting markets: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Austin FC

Full-time result

Vancouver Whitecaps claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing four. Austin FC won two of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost six of the games in this run. Austin FC remained unbeaten in their last 5 games on the bounce. Vancouver Whitecaps have not lost to Austin FC in 7 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Vancouver Whitecaps scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Austin FC scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive Austin FC games. Vancouver Whitecaps probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Monday, as Austin FC managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Vancouver Whitecaps’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Austin FC, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches.