Seattle Sounders FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON

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MLS · 2026

Seattle Sounders FC

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Sun 4 Oct 2020 · 02:00 UTC CenturyLink Field HT 45+2' · FT 45+1'

Y 26' Janio Bikel

Joao Paulo 49' Y

Y 52' Lucas Cavallini

Yeimar Gomez 65' Y

R 68' Janio Bikel

Overview

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Seattle Sounders FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS at CenturyLink Field.

Seattle Sounders FC 26 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 games · 50 pts (2026/26)

Match Details

Referee Armando Villarreal
Referee C. Blanchard
Referee Brian Dunn
Referee Timothy Ford
Referee Farhad Dadkho

17 games this season 🟨 2.6/game ⚽ 9.9 goals/game

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Nashville SC	27	60
2	Internacional CF Miami	27	46
3	New England Revolution	27	46
4	Charlotte FC	27	43
5	Chicago Fire FC	26	42
6	Philadelphia Union	27	39
7	Orlando City SC	27	34
8	New York City FC	27	33
9	FC Cincinnati	26	33
10	New York Red Bulls	26	33
11	D.C. United SC	26	30
12	Columbus Crew SC	27	29
13	Toronto FC	27	29
14	Atlanta United FC	27	27
15	Montreal Impact FC	27	24
16	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	26	50
17	FC Dallas	27	47
18	San Jose Earthquakes	27	45
19	St. Louis City	26	44
20	Houston Dynamo	27	44
21	Los Angeles FC	28	41
22	Colorado Rapids SC	27	36
23	Los Angeles Galaxy	28	36
24	Seattle Sounders FC	26	35
25	San Diego FC	27	32
26	Portland Timbers	27	32
27	Real Salt Lake	27	32
28	Austin FC	27	31
29	Minnesota United FC	27	29
30	Sporting Kansas City	26	21

Head-to-Head

Seattle Sounders FC 21 games · Avg 2.7 goals Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Last 5 meetings

2020-10-04 Seattle Sounders FC 3–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2020-07-20 Seattle Sounders FC 3–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2019-06-30 Seattle Sounders FC 1–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2019-03-31 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0–0 Seattle Sounders FC 2018-09-16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC

Recent Form

Seattle Sounders FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Oct	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	H	3–1	W
28 Sep	Los Angeles Galaxy	A	3–1	W
24 Sep	Portland Timbers	A	0–1	L
19 Sep	Los Angeles FC	H	3–0	W
11 Sep	San Jose Earthquakes	H	7–1	W
07 Sep	Portland Timbers	H	1–2	L

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Oct	Seattle Sounders FC	A	1–3	L
28 Sep	Portland Timbers	H	0–1	L
24 Sep	Los Angeles FC	A	0–6	L
20 Sep	Real Salt Lake	A	2–1	W
17 Sep	Montreal Impact FC	H	3–1	W
14 Sep	Montreal Impact FC	H	2–4	L

Season Stats

Seattle Sounders FC		Vancouver Whitecaps FC
#24	Position	#16
35	Points	50
26	Played	26
9 / 8 / 9	W / D / L	15 / 5 / 6
33	Scored	59
34	Conceded	26
-1	GD	+33
1.35	PPG	1.92
35%	Win %	58%

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)

52% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

27% Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season

42% Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season

Seattle Sounders FC are 24th (35 pts). Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (50 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Seattle Sounders FC

0-15

3/2

16-30

5/6

31-45

3/5

46-60

5/4

61-75

1/3

76+

11/12

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

0-15

8/3

16-30

10/4

31-45

6/8

46-60

4/5

61-75

6/1

76+

11/3

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Seattle Sounders FC

Dejan Joveljic	11 G	1 A
Paul Rothrock	5 G	1 A

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Brian White	17 G
Thomas Muller	9 G	5 A
Sebastian Berhalter	6 G	4 A

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Seattle Sounders FC launch into their encounter with Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Vancouver Whitecaps FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
15' Jordan Morris has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
20' 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.
25' It looks surprising Seattle Sounders FC does not make any changes. Ryan Raposo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
26' Vancouver Whitecaps FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
31' 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.
36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
41' It’s high time Brian Schmetzer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
46' What composure from Joao Paulo! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
49' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joao Paulo on 49 minutes.
52' Vancouver Whitecaps FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 52.
53' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Erik Godoy makes it 1-1.
58' What a moment for Raul Ruidiaz! That strike on 58 puts his side firmly in control.
59' A goal from the Peru international Raul Ruidiaz! He fires home on 59 to make it 3-1!
64' Jake Nerwinski has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
65' Fredy Montero has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yeimar Gomez on 65.
65' The Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes a substitution. Andy Rose departs to be replaced by Michael Baldisimo.
68' The referee has no hesitation. Janio Bikel is booked for Vancouver Whitecaps FC — Red card on 68.
73' A tactical swap from Seattle Sounders FC — Brad Smith on, Nouhou Tolo off on 73 minutes.
75' The supporters are chanting for Theo Bair. He replaces Fredy Montero on 75 minute.
76' Another change for Seattle Sounders FC made on 76 minute. Raul Ruidiaz leaves to be changed by Will Bruin.
81' Seattle Sounders FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Vancouver Whitecaps FC backline.
86' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Vancouver Whitecaps FC that had 284 games and scored 439 goals.
89' Joshua Atencio is replacing Joao Paulo for the Seattle Sounders FC side.
Full Time. Seattle Sounders FC beats Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Lineups

Seattle Sounders FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

30
Stefan Cleveland
2
Brad Smith ↑ 73'
17
Will Bruin ↑ 76'
8
Jordy Delem ↑ 73'
16
Alex Roldan ↑ 76'
11
Miguel Ibarra
27
Shane O'Neill
84
Joshua Atencio ↑ 89'

Coach Brian Schmetzer

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups

Starting XI

7
David Milinkovic ↓ Ryan Raposo 65'
53
Ali Adnan
12
Fredy Montero C ↓ Theo Bair 75'
15
Andy Rose ↓ Michael Baldisimo 65'
1
Bryan Meredith
28
Jake Nerwinski
22
Erik Godoy
19
Janio Bikel
13
Derek Cornelius
11
Cristian Dajome ↓ Patrick Metcalfe 75'
9
Lucas Cavallini ↓ Tosaint Ricketts 89'

Bench

87
Tosaint Ricketts ↑ 89'
30
Evan Bush
55
Michael Baldisimo ↑ 65'
14
Theo Bair ↑ 75'
4
Ranko Veselinovic
32
Patrick Metcalfe ↑ 75'
27
Ryan Raposo ↑ 65'
62
Damiano Pecile
60
Isaac Boehmer

Coach Marc Dos Santos

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Raul Ruidiaz	9
Nicolas Lodeiro	5
Ryan Gauld	4
Brian White	3
Will Bruin	3
Leo Chu	3
Jordan Morris	2
Fredy Montero	2

Head to Head

Seattle Sounders FC Form

2020-10-04 Seattle Sounders FC 3–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC W 2020-09-28 Los Angeles Galaxy 1–3 Seattle Sounders FC W 2020-09-24 Portland Timbers 1–0 Seattle Sounders FC L 2020-09-19 Seattle Sounders FC 3–0 Los Angeles FC W 2020-09-11 Seattle Sounders FC 7–1 San Jose Earthquakes W 2020-09-07 Seattle Sounders FC 1–2 Portland Timbers L

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form

2020-10-04 Seattle Sounders FC 3–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L 2020-09-28 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0–1 Portland Timbers L 2020-09-24 Los Angeles FC 6–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L 2020-09-20 Real Salt Lake 1–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC W 2020-09-17 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3–1 Montreal Impact FC W 2020-09-14 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–4 Montreal Impact FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.91 Seattle Sounders FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.27 Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Seattle Sounders FC55% Draw23% Vancouver Whitecaps FC22%

Actual: Seattle Sounders FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.18

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	82%	18%
± 2.5	61%	39%
± 3.5	39%	61%
± 4.5	22%	78%

Double Chance

Seattle Sounders FC or Draw

78%

Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC

45%

Seattle Sounders FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC

77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Seattle Sounders FC38% Draw42% Vancouver Whitecaps FC20%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11%

2 – 1

9.3%

2 – 0

7.6%

1 – 0

7.3%

1 – 2

6.2%

3 – 1

Actual

2 – 2

5.9%

0 – 0

5.8%

3 – 0

4.7%

0 – 1

4.5%

3 – 2

3.8%

0 – 2

3.3%

Asian Handicap — Seattle Sounders FC

Handicap	Seattle Sounders FC covers	Push	Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers
-2.5	14%	—	86%
-2	14%	16%	70%
-1.5	30%	—	70%
-1	30%	21%	49%
-0.5	51%	—	49%
+0.5	76%	—	24%
+1	76%	14%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	7%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

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