Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs FC Dallas, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs FC Dallas — MLS at BC Place.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
- FC Dallas 15 games · 25 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 02 Oct | Austin FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Mar | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Feb | Minnesota United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Austin FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | Minnesota United FC | H | 6–5 | W |
| 09 Oct | Sporting Kansas City | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | FC Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #19 |
| 32 | Points | 25 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 10 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 4 |
| 34 | Scored | 30 |
| 12 | Conceded | 22 |
| +22 | GD | +8 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 71% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
FC Dallas this season
FC Dallas this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (32 pts). FC Dallas are 19th (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
FC Dallas
0-15
4/2
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. FC Dallas kicks off things out of here…
- 5' What a strike from Sebastien Ibeagha! The score is 0-1.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Dallas is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vancouver Whitecaps FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' Goal! Paul Arriola scores his 45 goal in 278 matches.
- 39' The 23-year-old Alan Velasco has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 3 assists is a remarkable return.
- 42' The referee shows Vancouver Whitecaps FC player a Yellow card on 42.
- 43' It’s a booking for Vancouver Whitecaps FC player. Andres Cubas gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Sergio Cordova gets the nod from Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He replaces Cristian Dajome and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 60' A change in the FC Dallas ranks — Paul Arriola exits the field as Jader Obrian enters on 60.
- 65' 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.
- 69' Nkosi Burgess is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
- 70' Fresh legs for Vancouver Whitecaps FC! Pedro Vite comes on to replace Brian White.
- 75' Alessandro Schopf was booked on 75.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Geovane. He replaces Ema Twumasi on 77 minute.
- 78' Fresh legs for Vancouver Whitecaps FC! Sebastian Berhalter comes on to replace Alessandro Schopf.
- 83' Julian Gressel makes way for Mathias Laborda at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 88' Jader Obrian has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
- 89' Another substitution for FC Dallas to replace Marco Farfan by Sam Junqua on 89 minute.
- It finishes all square. Vancouver Whitecaps FC and FC Dallas share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
4-3-2-1Starting XI
- 8
-
24
Brian White ↓ Pedro Vite 70'
- 18
- 20
- 19
- 6
- 25
- 11
- 4
-
27
Ryan Raposo ↓ Ali Ahmed 83'
- 23
Bench
-
9
Sergio Cordova ↑ 46'
- 31
- 1
- 12
-
16
Sebastian Berhalter ↑ 78'
-
45
Pedro Vite ↑ 70'
-
22
Ali Ahmed ↑ 83'
-
2
Mathias Laborda ↑ 83'
Coach
Vanni Sartini
FC Dallas Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 30
- 12
- 19
- 10
-
22
Ema Twumasi ↓ Geovane 77'
-
4
Marco Farfan ↓ Sam Junqua 89'
-
7
Paul Arriola ↓ Jader Obrian 60'
- 25
- 6
- 20
- 17
Bench
- 1
-
29
Sam Junqua ↑ 89'
-
8
Jader Obrian ↑ 60'
-
3
Jose Martinez ↑ 60'
-
2
Geovane ↑ 77'
- 16
- 77
- 21
- 32
Coach
Nico Estevez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Cavallini | 3 |
| Brian White | 3 |
| Jesus Ferreira | 3 |
| Kei Kamara | 2 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 2 |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 2 |
| Kei Kamara | 2 |
| Venuto | 2 |
Head to Head
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
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
2022-10-02
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–0
Austin FC
W
2022-09-18
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
FC Dallas xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 57% + Vancouver Whitecaps FC to win 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
80%
Draw or FC Dallas
44%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or FC Dallas
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 0
6.7%
3 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 1
3.3%
4 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | FC Dallas covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 23% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
FC Dallas keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.