Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Colorado Rapids SC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Colorado Rapids SC — MLS at BC Place.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 16 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Colorado Rapids SC 17 games · 19 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Lorenzo Hernandez (USA)
4 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 9.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 17 | 39 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 17 | 37 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 16 | 29 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 16 | 26 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 17 | 25 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 17 | 25 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 17 | 23 |
| 8 | D.C. United SC | 17 | 22 |
| 9 | New York Red Bulls | 17 | 22 |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 17 | 20 |
| 11 | Columbus Crew SC | 17 | 19 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 17 | 16 |
| 13 | Montreal Impact FC | 17 | 15 |
| 14 | Philadelphia Union | 17 | 13 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 17 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 16 | 33 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 18 | 33 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 17 | 33 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 17 | 26 |
| 20 | Real Salt Lake | 16 | 26 |
| 21 | Houston Dynamo | 16 | 26 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 17 | 25 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 16 | 24 |
| 24 | Minnesota United FC | 17 | 23 |
| 25 | Portland Timbers | 17 | 21 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 18 | 21 |
| 27 | San Diego FC | 17 | 20 |
| 28 | Colorado Rapids SC | 17 | 19 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 17 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 17 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Sporting Kansas City | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | New York City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Portland Timbers | H | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Mar | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Mar | Minnesota United FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Apr | Los Angeles FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Apr | Internacional CF Miami | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Apr | Houston Dynamo | H | 6–2 | W |
| 04 Apr | Toronto FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Mar | Sporting Kansas City | A | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Colorado Rapids SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #28 |
| 33 | Points | 19 |
| 16 | Played | 17 |
| 10 / 3 / 3 | W / D / L | 6 / 1 / 10 |
| 37 | Scored | 26 |
| 16 | Conceded | 25 |
| +21 | GD | +1 |
| 2.06 | PPG | 1.12 |
| 63% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (33 pts). Colorado Rapids SC are 28th (19 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
7/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
1/4
61-75
3/–
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
4/–
61-75
2/4
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Brian White | 10 G | |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 6 G | 4 A |
| Thomas Muller | 4 G | 1 A |
Colorado Rapids SC
| Rafael Navarro | 7 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at BC Place. Vancouver Whitecaps FC are looking to make home advantage count against Colorado Rapids SC.
- 5' The 26-year-old Mathias Laborda has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 7' What composure from Cheikh Sabaly! The Senegal international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 12' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 22' 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.
- 23' What a strike from Brian White! The score is 2-0.
- 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Vancouver Whitecaps FC in their trying to find a way past Colorado Rapids SC's compact .
- 32' What a moment for Rafael Navarro! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
- 37' Over 37 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 42' Colorado Rapids SC 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.
- 46' Jeevan Badwal is replacing Emmanuel Sabbi for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC side.
- 51' Vancouver Whitecaps FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Brian White scoring 2 goals.
- 56' Darren Yapi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Paxten Aaronson on 56 minute.
- 61' Alexis Castillo, a Colombia midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Keegan Rosenberry. He replaces Kosi Thompson on 64 minute.
- 68' A change in the Vancouver Whitecaps FC ranks — Cheikh Sabaly exits the field as Bruno Caicedo enters on 68.
- 73' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 82' Colorado Rapids SC receives a card for a hard tackle on 82.
- 83' Another change for Vancouver Whitecaps FC made on 83 minute. Tate Johnson leaves to be changed by Mihail Gherasimencov.
- 85' Brian White does the damage! The net is bulging and Vancouver Whitecaps FC surge ahead!
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Bruno Caicedo.
- 90' The crowd applauds Sebastian Berhalter as he leaves the pitch. Oliver Larraz steps in for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 Colorado Rapids SC.
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
24
Brian White ↓ Rayan Elloumi 90'
- 1
- 20
- 33
- 16
- 2
- 18
-
7
Cheikh Sabaly ↓ Bruno Caicedo 68'
-
11
Emmanuel Sabbi ↓ Jeevan Badwal 46'
- 28
Bench
- 4
- 32
-
8
Oliver Larraz ↑ 90'
- 22
- 17
-
59
Jeevan Badwal ↑ 46'
-
19
Rayan Elloumi ↑ 90'
-
14
Bruno Caicedo ↑ 68'
-
29
Mihail Gherasimencov ↑ 83'
Coach
Jesper Sørensen
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Rob Holding ↓ Noah Cobb 83'
- 1
- 9
- 7
- 29
-
10
Paxten Aaronson ↓ Darren Yapi 56'
- 33
- 8
- 93
- 13
- 22
Bench
- 4
-
2
Keegan Rosenberry ↑ 64'
-
77
Darren Yapi ↑ 56'
- 19
-
24
Noah Cobb ↑ 83'
- 27
- 16
-
11
Alexis Castillo ↑ 83'
- 41
Coach
Matt Wells
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brian White | 6 |
| Diego Rubio | 4 |
| Rafael Navarro | 3 |
| Ryan Gauld | 2 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 |
| Fredy Montero | 2 |
| Yordy Reyna | 2 |
| Kei Kamara | 2 |
Head to Head
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2026-04-26
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2026-04-18
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–0
Sporting Kansas City
W
2026-04-11
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–0
New York City FC
W
2026-04-05
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–2
Portland Timbers
W
2026-03-22
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0–1
San Jose Earthquakes
L
2026-03-15
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
6–0
Minnesota United FC
W
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2026-04-26
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–1
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2026-04-23
Los Angeles FC
0–0
Colorado Rapids SC
D
2026-04-18
Colorado Rapids SC
2–3
Internacional CF Miami
L
2026-04-12
Colorado Rapids SC
6–2
Houston Dynamo
W
2026-04-04
Toronto FC
3–2
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2026-03-22
Sporting Kansas City
1–4
Colorado Rapids SC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.22
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Colorado Rapids SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Vancouver Whitecaps FC to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Colorado Rapids SC
38%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Colorado Rapids SC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.9%
0 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
3.9%
4 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | Colorado Rapids SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 22% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

