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 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' It’s Showtime! The match between Los Angeles FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC is underway.
- 2' Ranko Veselinovic makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are in front.
- 7' Los Angeles FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 12' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 3-1-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' The 32-year-old Alessandro Schopf has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' Deiber Caicedo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vancouver Whitecaps FC so far.
- 23' What a strike from Brian White! The score is 0-2.
- 25' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Crisostomo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Los Angeles FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 31' Ryan Raposo picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 36' Los Angeles FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
- 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' Denis Bouanga is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 6 goals this season for the .
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 60' Ilie Sanchez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Los Angeles FC tonight.
- 63' A stunning finish from Ryan Gauld — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 67' The whistle greets Sergio Cordova as he departs to be replaced by Simon Becher.
- 68' What a moment for Carlos Vela! That strike on 68 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Giorgio Chiellini. He replaces Mateusz Bogusz on 72 minute.
- 77' A change in the Vancouver Whitecaps FC ranks — Ryan Raposo exits the field as Sebastian Berhalter enters on 77.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Timothy Tillman. He replaces Ilie Sanchez on 81 minute.
- 85' Pedro Vite is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 86' That is a card for Los Angeles FC. Ryan Hollingshead will be fuming at that decision.
- 88' Deiber Caicedo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Gauld on 88 minute.
- 90' Vancouver Whitecaps FC player sees a card in front of him.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Vancouver Whitecaps FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Brian White | 4 |
| Cristian Dajome | 3 |
| Denis Bouanga | 3 |
| Yordy Reyna | 2 |
| Andy Rose | 2 |
| Ryan Gauld | 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
1.29
Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
I would bet for:
Los Angeles FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
70%
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
9%
0 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC
| Handicap | Los Angeles FC covers | Push | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.