Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS .
- Real Salt Lake 14 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Drew Fischer
- Referee Matthew Nelson
- Referee Victor Rivas
- Referee Younes Marrakchi
- Referee
16 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Nov | Sporting Kansas City | A | 2–4 | L |
| 05 Nov | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Los Angeles FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Oct | Portland Timbers | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Minnesota United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Oct | Portland Timbers | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Oct | Los Angeles FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Oct | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Oct | Toronto FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Real Salt Lake | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #16 |
| 26 | Points | 32 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 8 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 10 / 2 / 2 |
| 26 | Scored | 34 |
| 19 | Conceded | 12 |
| +7 | GD | +22 |
| 1.86 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 57% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
72%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Salt Lake this season
Real Salt Lake this season
36%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Real Salt Lake are 18th (26 pts). Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Real Salt Lake
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
2/5
■ 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' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' Vancouver Whitecaps FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 17' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Yordy Reyna.
- 21' Against the run of play, Albert Rusnak has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 36' Vancouver Whitecaps FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 41' Real Salt Lake player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 45' Another change for Vancouver Whitecaps FC made on 45 minute. PC leaves to be changed by Scott Sutter.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Real Salt Lake must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' Fredy Montero needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 60' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 61' Lass Bangoura gets the nod from Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He replaces Venuto and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' The crowd applauds Corey Baird as he leaves the pitch. Sam Johnson steps in for Real Salt Lake.
- 70' Vancouver Whitecaps FC make a change. Jon Erice trudges off to be replaced by Joaquin Ardaiz on 70 minutes.
- 75' Jefferson Savarino, a Venezuela , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 76' A change in the Real Salt Lake ranks — Jefferson Savarino exits the field as Sebastian Saucedo enters on 76.
- 81' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Salt Lake is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 86' Real Salt Lake is showing some good football. However, Real Salt Lake are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 87' Time for substitution for Real Salt Lake. Damir Kreilach is replaced by Nick Besler.
- With this win, Real Salt Lake is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Real Salt Lake Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 14
-
8
Damir Kreilach ↓ Nick Besler 87'
- 18
- 5
- 11
- 30
- 7
- 12
- 22
-
17
Corey Baird ↓ Sam Johnson 65'
Bench
-
13
Nick Besler ↑ 87'
-
23
Sebastian Saucedo ↑ 76'
- 51
- 2
-
50
Sam Johnson ↑ 65'
- 43
- 21
Coach
Mike Petke
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
6
Jon Erice C ↓ Joaquin Ardaiz 70'
- 4
- 15
- 28
- 2
- 29
- 22
-
94
PC ↓ Scott Sutter 45'
- 16
-
7
Venuto ↓ Lass Bangoura 61'
Bench
-
9
Joaquin Ardaiz ↑ 70'
-
19
Lass Bangoura ↑ 61'
- 18
- 31
- 8
-
23
Scott Sutter ↑ 45'
- 13
Coach
Marc Dos Santos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Damir Kreilach | 7 |
| Brian White | 6 |
| Anderson Julio | 3 |
| Diego Luna | 3 |
| Albert Rusnak | 3 |
| Ryan Gauld | 3 |
| Ranko Veselinovic | 2 |
| Lucas Cavallini | 2 |
Head to Head
Real Salt Lake Form
2019-03-09
Real Salt Lake
1–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2019-03-02
Houston Dynamo
1–1
Real Salt Lake
D
2018-11-11
Sporting Kansas City
4–2
Real Salt Lake
L
2018-11-05
Real Salt Lake
1–1
Sporting Kansas City
D
2018-11-02
Los Angeles FC
2–3
Real Salt Lake
W
2018-10-21
Portland Timbers
3–0
Real Salt Lake
L
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2019-03-09
Real Salt Lake
1–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2019-03-02
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–3
Minnesota United FC
L
2018-10-28
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Portland Timbers
W
2018-10-21
Los Angeles FC
2–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2018-10-18
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–4
Sporting Kansas City
L
2018-10-06
Toronto FC
1–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.12
Real Salt Lake xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
I would bet for:
Real Salt Lake or Vancouver Whitecaps FC 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Salt Lake win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Real Salt Lake or Draw
65%
Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
63%
Real Salt Lake or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Salt Lake win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Real Salt Lake
| Handicap | Real Salt Lake covers | Push | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

