Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS at Banc of California Stadium.
- Los Angeles FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Jul | Portland Timbers | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jul | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Jul | Austin FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jun | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul | Los Angeles FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Jul | Houston Dynamo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jul | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Jul | Real Salt Lake | H | 0–4 | L |
| 05 Jul | FC Dallas | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jun | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles FC | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #16 |
| 24 | Points | 32 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 7 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 10 / 2 / 2 |
| 24 | Scored | 34 |
| 17 | Conceded | 12 |
| +7 | GD | +22 |
| 1.60 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 47% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
36%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Los Angeles FC are 20th (24 pts). Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
4/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
3/2
16-30
6/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Los Angeles FC have kicked off against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Janio Bikel, as he is very good at scoring at Banc of California Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Los Angeles FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Vancouver Whitecaps FC's shape.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Deiber Caicedo puts Vancouver Whitecaps FC on the lead.
- 27' The referee calls foul for Caio Alexandre. He receives a Yellow card.
- 32' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Los Angeles FC in their trying to find a way past Vancouver Whitecaps FC's compact .
- 38' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Cristian Dajome makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 40' What a strike from Carlos Vela! The score is 1-2.
- 42' What a moment for Carlos Vela! That strike on 42 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' The crowd applauds Raheem Edwards as he leaves the pitch. Corey Baird steps in for Los Angeles FC.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Francisco Ginella is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 56' Jose Cifuentes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 58' The referee calls foul for Michael Baldisimo. He receives a Yellow card.
- 63' The 32-year-old Jesus Murillo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 67' Poor challenge from Corey Baird. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 69' Javain Brown catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
- 74' Vancouver Whitecaps FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 75' What a strike from Jose Cifuentes! The score is 3-2.
- 76' Another substitution for Vancouver Whitecaps FC to replace Caio Alexandre by Russell Teibert on 76 minute.
- 76' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jose Cifuentes makes it 4-2.
- 81' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Los Angeles FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jesus Murillo on 82 minutes.
- 84' Deiber Caicedo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
- 85' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Deiber Caicedo.
- 90' Tristan Blackmon needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 27 Yellow cards this season.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Los Angeles FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
32
Marco Farfan ↓ Diego Palacios 46'
- 10
- 20
- 9
- 7
- 33
-
44
Raheem Edwards ↓ Corey Baird 46'
-
27
Tristan Blackmon ↓ Eddie Segura 46'
- 11
- 94
- 30
Bench
-
12
Diego Palacios ↑ 46'
-
13
Corey Baird ↑ 46'
- 2
-
4
Eddie Segura ↑ 46'
- 23
- 17
-
8
Francisco Ginella ↑ 46'
- 16
- 19
Coach
Bob Bradley
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Brian White ↓ Tosaint Ricketts 76'
- 55
- 22
- 19
- 1
- 8
- 3
- 11
- 4
- 7
- 23
Bench
-
87
Tosaint Ricketts ↑ 76'
- 15
-
31
Russell Teibert ↑ 76'
- 17
- 32
- 27
- 28
- 14
- 12
Coach
Marc Dos Santos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Carlos Vela | 7 |
| Diego Rossi | 6 |
| Brian White | 4 |
| Cristian Dajome | 3 |
| Denis Bouanga | 3 |
| Ryan Hollingshead | 2 |
| Ranko Veselinovic | 2 |
| Tristan Blackmon | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles FC Form
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2021-07-25
Los Angeles FC
2–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2021-07-21
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0–0
Houston Dynamo
D
2021-07-18
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2021-07-08
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0–4
Real Salt Lake
L
2021-07-05
FC Dallas
2–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2021-06-27
Seattle Sounders FC
2–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.72
Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
I would bet for:
Los Angeles FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC 75% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
58%
Los Angeles FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 0
5.3%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC
| Handicap | Los Angeles FC covers | Push | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.