Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
As the early season favourites, Vancouver Whitecaps will look to justify their title credentials on Sunday when they take on Toronto FC for a round 2 match in the Major League Soccer.
Vancouver Whitecaps booked their first win of the season in the Major League Soccer as they claimed all three points in the opener. They are of course looking for a follow-up come matchday in round two,
Form: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC
Vancouver Whitecaps Form
Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego FC by 1-3, lost 3-1 against Inter Miami CF, before defeating Real Salt Lake 1-0. Vancouver Whitecaps won four of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the BC Place. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded nine and scored 16 goals.
Toronto FC Form
It is all or nothing with Toronto FC, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 2-0 against Los Angeles FC, before beating Orlando City 4-2. Unable to build on that, they lost 3-2 against FC Dallas. Toronto FC didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Major League Soccer matches, but managed four draws, while suffering two defeats. They conceded nine and scored six goals themselves.
Betting facts for Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto 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 Toronto FC played across all tournaments.
- In 9 of the last 10 Vancouver Whitecaps matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Vancouver Whitecaps matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Vancouver Whitecaps home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Vancouver Whitecaps home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Vancouver Whitecaps matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Toronto FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Toronto FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Toronto FC matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Toronto FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Toronto FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Brian White, who is performing well for Vancouver Whitecaps. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Major League Soccer outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Toronto FC.The visitors will be looking to Djordje Mihailovic to find the net once again, after managing five Major League Soccer goals for Toronto FC in recent matches.
Popular betting markets: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches at BC Place across all tournaments Vancouver Whitecaps won six times, drew three and lost one times. Toronto FC claimed zero wins, six draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Toronto FC conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches. Vancouver Whitecaps have not lost to Toronto FC in 7 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Vancouver Whitecaps scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Curiously, Toronto FC only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Vancouver Whitecaps will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet this coming Sunday, as Toronto FC have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to four clean sheets in their last 10 games. Vancouver Whitecaps have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with Toronto FC.
Total goals
Vancouver Whitecaps saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Toronto FC, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches. Vancouver Whitecaps are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 19 matches. Toronto FC conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.
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