Seattle Sounders FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Seattle Sounders FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS at Lumen Field.
- Seattle Sounders FC 13 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Apr | FC Dallas | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Apr | Montreal Impact FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Mar | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | Toronto FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | Portland Timbers | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Mar | Real Salt Lake | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | FC Dallas | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Seattle Sounders FC | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #16 |
| 24 | Points | 32 |
| 13 | Played | 14 |
| 7 / 3 / 3 | W / D / L | 10 / 2 / 2 |
| 17 | Scored | 34 |
| 11 | Conceded | 12 |
| +6 | GD | +22 |
| 1.85 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 54% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
36%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC are 21st (24 pts). Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
4/3
■ 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' That's the starting whistle at Lumen Field. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Seattle Sounders FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Seattle Sounders FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Canada international Ali Ahmed has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Joao Paulo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Seattle Sounders FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 35' 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.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 43' Poor challenge from Jackson Ragen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ranko Veselinovic.
- 45' Xavier Arreaga has so much to prove this time. He replaces Raul Ruidiaz on 45 minute.
- 50' Ryan Raposo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 276 appearances.
- 55' Vancouver Whitecaps FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 58' Ryan Gauld does the damage! The net is bulging and Vancouver Whitecaps FC surge ahead!
- 63' Another change for Vancouver Whitecaps FC made on 63 minute. Sam Adekugbe leaves to be changed by Damir Kreilach.
- 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Danny Musovski argues furiously but the card stands.
- 71' Brian White adds to his 5 season tally! Vancouver Whitecaps FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 73' Fresh legs for Vancouver Whitecaps FC! Sebastian Berhalter comes on to replace Alessandro Schopf.
- 74' Vancouver Whitecaps FC ring the changes. Pedro Vite has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Raposo to step up.
- 75' Poor challenge from Alex Roldan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 79' That looks like a foul for a card for Brian White.
- 82' Jay Herdman is replacing Ryan Gauld for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC side.
- 86' Vancouver Whitecaps FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 86.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Joao Paulo ↓ Joshua Atencio 63'
-
11
Albert Rusnak ↓ Danny Musovski 63'
-
9
Raul Ruidiaz ↓ Xavier Arreaga 45'
- 24
- 7
- 5
- 16
-
13
Jordan Morris ↓ Cody Baker 82'
- 28
- 18
- 25
Bench
-
3
Xavier Arreaga ↑ 45'
- 75
-
84
Joshua Atencio ↑ 63'
- 23
- 15
- 26
-
17
Danny Musovski ↑ 63'
- 99
-
33
Cody Baker ↑ 82'
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 24
- 18
- 20
- 15
- 6
-
25
Ryan Gauld ↓ Jay Herdman 82'
- 4
-
45
Pedro Vite ↓ Ryan Raposo 74'
-
22
Ali Ahmed ↓ Javain Brown 82'
-
3
Sam Adekugbe ↓ Damir Kreilach 63'
Bench
-
19
Damir Kreilach ↑ 63'
-
16
Sebastian Berhalter ↑ 73'
-
27
Ryan Raposo ↑ 74'
- 32
- 13
-
23
Javain Brown ↑ 82'
- 2
- 28
-
92
Jay Herdman ↑ 82'
Coach
Vanni Sartini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Ruidiaz | 9 |
| Nicolas Lodeiro | 5 |
| Ryan Gauld | 4 |
| Will Bruin | 3 |
| Leo Chu | 3 |
| Brian White | 3 |
| Nicolas Lodeiro | 2 |
| Cristian Dajome | 2 |
Head to Head
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2024-04-21
Seattle Sounders FC
0–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2024-04-14
FC Dallas
0–0
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2024-04-07
Seattle Sounders FC
5–0
Montreal Impact FC
W
2024-03-31
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–0
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2024-03-24
San Jose Earthquakes
3–2
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2024-03-16
Seattle Sounders FC
1–1
Colorado Rapids SC
D
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2024-04-21
Seattle Sounders FC
0–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2024-04-14
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–3
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2024-04-06
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
4–0
Toronto FC
W
2024-03-31
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–2
Portland Timbers
W
2024-03-23
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–2
Real Salt Lake
L
2024-03-17
FC Dallas
1–3
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.9
Seattle Sounders FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Seattle Sounders FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
75%
Seattle Sounders FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
5.4%
0 – 3
4.7%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Seattle Sounders FC
| Handicap | Seattle Sounders FC covers | Push | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 24% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
41%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.