Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS at Banc of California Stadium.
- Los Angeles FC 32 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 31 games · 55 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 31 | 70 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 31 | 55 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 31 | 55 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 31 | 51 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 31 | 47 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 31 | 46 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 31 | 42 |
| 8 | Orlando City SC | 31 | 42 |
| 9 | New York Red Bulls | 31 | 39 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 31 | 38 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 31 | 36 |
| 12 | New York City FC | 31 | 35 |
| 13 | D.C. United SC | 31 | 33 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 31 | 30 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 31 | 25 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 31 | 55 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 31 | 54 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 31 | 51 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 31 | 48 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 31 | 48 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 32 | 47 |
| 22 | Seattle Sounders FC | 31 | 43 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids SC | 31 | 42 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 32 | 41 |
| 25 | Real Salt Lake | 31 | 39 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 31 | 37 |
| 27 | San Diego FC | 31 | 35 |
| 28 | Minnesota United FC | 31 | 35 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 31 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 31 | 22 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Sep | FC Dallas | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Sep | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Sep | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Sep | New York Red Bulls | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Sep | Real Salt Lake | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Oct | Chicago Fire FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Sep | D.C. United SC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 20 Sep | Real Salt Lake | A | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Austin FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Sep | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles FC | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #16 |
| 47 | Points | 55 |
| 32 | Played | 31 |
| 12 / 11 / 9 | W / D / L | 16 / 7 / 8 |
| 50 | Scored | 63 |
| 35 | Conceded | 32 |
| +15 | GD | +31 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.77 |
| 38% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
39%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Los Angeles FC are 21st (47 pts). Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (55 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
6/5
31-45
10/6
46-60
7/7
61-75
7/6
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
8/4
16-30
10/4
31-45
7/9
46-60
5/7
61-75
8/1
76+
11/5
■ 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 | 17 G | 2 A |
| Thomas Muller | 9 G | 6 A |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Banc of California Stadium!
- 5' Mathieu Choiniere needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 6' The referee calls foul for Tristan Blackmon. He receives a card.
- 7' Vancouver Whitecaps FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 7.
- 10' Mathias Laborda gets the nod from Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He replaces Emmanuel Sabbi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Ranko Veselinovic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 28 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' Mathieu Choiniere was booked on 25.
- 30' Vancouver Whitecaps FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' It looks surprising Vancouver Whitecaps FC does not make any changes. Tristan Blackmon has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' What composure from Oliver Larraz! The USA international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 46' Los Angeles FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Igor is hanging Mathieu Choiniere on the field on 46 minute.
- 46' The deadlock is broken! Denis Bouanga gets on the scoresheet on 46 minutes.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Vancouver Whitecaps FC winning 0% of all matches.
- 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jesper Sørensen will be considering his options from the bench.
- 61' 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.
- 63' Jacob Shaffelburg makes way for Leo Walta at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Los Angeles FC.
- 68' Vancouver Whitecaps FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 68.
- 72' It’s gonna be a card for Igor.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Bruno Caicedo. He replaces Yadaly Diaby on 74 minute.
- 76' A moment of madness from Edier Ocampo on 76 minutes earns him a card. Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be frustrated.
- 81' With 0 assists to his name this season, Hugo Lloris is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Los Angeles FC.
- 82' A change in the Los Angeles FC ranks — Sergio Vasquez exits the field as Marky Delgado enters on 82.
- 87' Thayllon gets the nod from Los Angeles FC. He replaces Armindo Sieb and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Poor challenge from Ryan Hollingshead. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' Oliver Larraz makes way for Ranko Veselinovic at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 90' A moment of madness from Mathias Laborda on 90 minutes earns him a card. Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be frustrated.
- It finishes all square. Los Angeles FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Los Angeles FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 99
- 5
-
66
Mathieu Choiniere ↓ Igor 46'
- 4
-
18
Jacob Shaffelburg ↓ Leo Walta 63'
-
9
Armindo Sieb ↓ Thayllon 87'
- 7
- 23
-
20
Sergio Vasquez ↓ Marky Delgado 82'
Bench
-
24
Ryan Hollingshead ↑ 82'
- 33
-
8
Marky Delgado ↑ 82'
- 19
- 12
- 91
-
81
Leo Walta ↑ 63'
-
6
Igor ↑ 46'
-
43
Thayllon ↑ 87'
Coach
Marc Dos Santos
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 1
- 20
- 33
- 25
- 6
- 8
-
77
Yadaly Diaby ↓ Bruno Caicedo 74'
- 18
- 11
- 28
Bench
-
4
Ranko Veselinovic ↑ 90'
- 32
-
2
Mathias Laborda ↑ 10'
- 70
- 7
- 19
-
14
Bruno Caicedo ↑ 74'
- 29
- 23
Coach
Jesper Sørensen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Carlos Vela | 7 |
| Diego Rossi | 6 |
| Denis Bouanga | 4 |
| Brian White | 4 |
| Cristian Dajome | 3 |
| Yordy Reyna | 2 |
| Mateusz Bogusz | 2 |
| Cristian Olivera | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles FC Form
2026-10-11
Los Angeles FC
1–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2026-09-27
FC Dallas
1–0
Los Angeles FC
L
2026-09-19
San Jose Earthquakes
2–2
Los Angeles FC
D
2026-09-13
Sporting Kansas City
3–1
Los Angeles FC
L
2026-09-10
Los Angeles FC
2–0
New York Red Bulls
W
2026-09-06
Real Salt Lake
2–2
Los Angeles FC
D
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2026-10-11
Los Angeles FC
1–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2026-10-07
Chicago Fire FC
3–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2026-09-27
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–3
D.C. United SC
D
2026-09-20
Real Salt Lake
0–3
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2026-09-13
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–2
Austin FC
L
2026-09-10
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26
Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
I would bet for:
Los Angeles FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
62%
Los Angeles FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.3%
1 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC
| Handicap | Los Angeles FC covers | Push | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

