Thursday , 2 July 2026

Minnesota United FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Minnesota United FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Sun 26 Mar 2023 · 00:30 UTC Allianz Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 54' Tristan Blackmon
Wil Trapp 58' Y
Y 73' Ali Ahmed
Miguel Tapias 76' Y
Y 89' Brian White
Zaydan Bello 90' Y
Luis Amarilla 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Minnesota United FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS at Allianz Field.

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

6
4
6
Minnesota United FC 16 games · Avg 3.0 goals Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-26 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2022-10-09 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2022-07-09 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–3 Minnesota United FC 2021-10-28 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Minnesota United FC 2021-08-01 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–2 Minnesota United FC

Recent Form

Minnesota United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Mar Vancouver Whitecaps FC H 1–1 D
19 Mar Colorado Rapids SC A 2–1 W
12 Mar New York Red Bulls H 1–1 D
26 Feb FC Dallas A 1–0 W
18 Oct FC Dallas A 5–6 L
09 Oct Vancouver Whitecaps FC H 2–0 W
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Mar Minnesota United FC A 1–1 D
19 Mar Los Angeles Galaxy A 1–1 D
11 Mar FC Dallas H 1–1 D
05 Mar San Jose Earthquakes A 1–2 L
26 Feb Real Salt Lake H 1–2 L
09 Oct Minnesota United FC A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Minnesota United FC Vancouver Whitecaps FC
#23 Position #16
22 Points 32
15 Played 14
6 / 4 / 5 W / D / L 10 / 2 / 2
18 Scored 34
22 Conceded 12
-4 GD +22
1.47 PPG 2.29
40% Win % 71%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
36% Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season

Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts). Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (32 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ 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' And we are off! Minnesota United FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Minnesota United FC have won 414 goals from 282 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' Ali Ahmed needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Allianz Field. Minnesota United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' Brian White has been relatively quiet despite scoring 88 goals in his last 283 appearances.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Minnesota United FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 35' The 24-year-old Pedro Vite has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' The Colombia Mender Garcia breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 1-0!
  • 41' Magnificent from Mender Garcia! That is 4 goals in 282 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 46' The home supporters are growing impatient. Minnesota United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tristan Blackmon.
  • 58' Controversy at the stadium! Wil Trapp argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Wil Trapp on 59 minutes.
  • 59' Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ali Ahmed is hanging Ryan Raposo on the field on 59 minute.
  • 60' Another substitution for Vancouver Whitecaps FC to replace Ryan Gauld by Pedro Vite on 60 minute.
  • 65' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 70' A tactical swap from Vancouver Whitecaps FC — Simon Becher on, Sebastian Berhalter off on 70 minutes.
  • 73' The referee calls foul for Ali Ahmed. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 76' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 76.
  • 76' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Zaydan Bello is hanging Cameron Dunbar on the field on 76 minute.
  • 81' Simon Becher has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 82' Deiber Caicedo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cristian Dajome on 82 minute.
  • 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 89' The referee has no hesitation. Brian White is booked for Vancouver Whitecaps FC — Yellow card on 89.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Zaydan Bello. He receives a Yellow card.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Minnesota United FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups

4-3-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vanni Sartini

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Brian White 5
Alphonso Davies 2
Bongokuhle Hlongwane 2
Pedro Vite 2
Cristian Dajome 2
Simon Becher 2
Alphonso Davies 2
Sebastian Berhalter 2

Head to Head

2023-03-26 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2022-10-09 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2022-07-09 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–3 Minnesota United FC 2021-10-28 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Minnesota United FC 2021-08-01 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–2 Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United FC Form

2023-03-26 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC D 2023-03-19 Colorado Rapids SC 1–2 Minnesota United FC W 2023-03-12 Minnesota United FC 1–1 New York Red Bulls D 2023-02-26 FC Dallas 0–1 Minnesota United FC W 2022-10-18 FC Dallas 6–5 Minnesota United FC L 2022-10-09 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC W

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form

2023-03-26 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC D 2023-03-19 Los Angeles Galaxy 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC D 2023-03-11 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–1 FC Dallas D 2023-03-05 San Jose Earthquakes 2–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L 2023-02-26 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–2 Real Salt Lake L 2022-10-09 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13 Minnesota United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54 Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
I would bet for: Minnesota United FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC 74%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Minnesota United FC36% Draw26% Vancouver Whitecaps FC38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Minnesota United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
64%
Minnesota United FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Minnesota United FC21% Draw47% Vancouver Whitecaps FC32%
Actual: Minnesota United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Minnesota United FC

Handicap Minnesota United FC covers Push Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 16% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 22% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 14% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.