Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS at Banc of California Stadium.
- Los Angeles FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 games · 64 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Jun | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jun | Sporting Kansas City | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Jun | Houston Dynamo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Jun | Houston Dynamo | A | 0–4 | L |
| 08 Jun | Atlanta United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | Los Angeles FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Jun | FC Cincinnati | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Jun | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jun | Houston Dynamo | H | 6–2 | W |
| 28 May | St. Louis City | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 May | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles FC | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #16 |
| 47 | Points | 64 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 11 / 11 | W / D / L | 19 / 7 / 8 |
| 52 | Scored | 74 |
| 40 | Conceded | 34 |
| +12 | GD | +40 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 1.88 |
| 35% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Los Angeles FC are 21st (47 pts). Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (64 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
6/6
31-45
10/8
46-60
7/7
61-75
7/6
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
10/4
16-30
11/4
31-45
9/9
46-60
7/7
61-75
10/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
| Denis Bouanga | 18 G | 5 A |
| Heung-min Son | 7 G | 11 A |
| Esteban David Martinez | 4 G |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Brian White | 20 G | 2 A |
| Thomas Muller | 9 G | 6 A |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Los Angeles FC launch into their encounter with Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 2' Ranko Veselinovic is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 7' Vancouver Whitecaps FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Thomas Muller scoring 1 goals.
- 12' It looks like no one’s ball. Vancouver Whitecaps FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Los Angeles FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 22' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 23' What composure from Brian White! The USA international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 25' Poor challenge from Daniel Crisostomo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 31' Vancouver Whitecaps FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 36' Los Angeles FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 41' USA international Sebastian Berhalter has been a key figure this campaign — 8 goals and 5 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' Denis Bouanga does the damage! The net is bulging and Los Angeles FC surge ahead!
- 50' Los Angeles FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 55' Vancouver Whitecaps FC is showing some good football. However, Vancouver Whitecaps FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 60' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' GOAL! Ryan Gauld fires home to make it 1-3!
- 67' The Vancouver Whitecaps FC bench stirs into life. Sergio Cordova is withdrawn and Simon Becher gets his opportunity.
- 68' Carlos Vela makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and Los Angeles FC are in front.
- 72' Los Angeles FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Giorgio Chiellini is hanging Mateusz Bogusz on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' Another substitution for Vancouver Whitecaps FC to replace Ryan Raposo by Sebastian Berhalter on 77 minute.
- 81' Time for substitution for Los Angeles FC. Ilie Sanchez is replaced by Timothy Tillman.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Pedro Vite.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ryan Hollingshead.
- 88' Another substitution for Vancouver Whitecaps FC to replace Ryan Gauld by Deiber Caicedo on 88 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for Vancouver Whitecaps FC player. Luis Martins gets a card.
- Los Angeles FC will have plenty to reflect on. Vancouver Whitecaps FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Los Angeles FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 12
- 99
-
6
Ilie Sanchez ↓ Timothy Tillman 81'
- 24
- 77
- 10
- 19
- 20
- 17
- 2
- 7
Bench
- 1
-
11
Timothy Tillman ↑ 81'
-
14
Giorgio Chiellini ↑ 72'
- 21
- 18
- 22
- 80
- 27
- 43
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
3-1-4-2Starting XI
-
9
Sergio Cordova ↓ Simon Becher 67'
- 8
- 14
- 24
- 18
- 20
-
25
Ryan Gauld ↓ Deiber Caicedo 88'
- 4
- 27
- 45
- 2
Bench
- 1
- 12
-
16
Sebastian Berhalter ↑ 77'
-
7
Deiber Caicedo ↑ 88'
- 30
- 61
-
29
Simon Becher ↑ 67'
- 26
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Carlos Vela | 7 |
| Diego Rossi | 6 |
| Denis Bouanga | 4 |
| Brian White | 4 |
| Cristian Dajome | 3 |
| Lucas Cavallini | 2 |
| Jose Cifuentes | 2 |
| Yordy Reyna | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles FC Form
2023-06-25
Los Angeles FC
2–3
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2023-06-22
Los Angeles FC
1–0
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2023-06-18
Sporting Kansas City
1–2
Los Angeles FC
W
2023-06-15
Los Angeles FC
0–1
Houston Dynamo
L
2023-06-11
Houston Dynamo
4–0
Los Angeles FC
L
2023-06-08
Los Angeles FC
0–0
Atlanta United FC
D
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2023-06-25
Los Angeles FC
2–3
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2023-06-11
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–1
FC Cincinnati
D
2023-06-04
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
2023-06-01
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
6–2
Houston Dynamo
W
2023-05-28
St. Louis City
3–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2023-05-21
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–0
Seattle Sounders FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35
Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
I would bet for:
Los Angeles FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
69%
Los Angeles FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
3.6%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC
| Handicap | Los Angeles FC covers | Push | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

