Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Los Angeles FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Los Angeles FC — MLS at Providence Park.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles FC 19 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Hanson
- Referee C. Blanchard
- Referee Drew Fischer
- Referee Timothy Ford
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | Los Angeles FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Oct | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 0–3 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Oct | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | Real Salt Lake | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #17 |
| 34 | Points | 34 |
| 17 | Played | 19 |
| 10 / 4 / 3 | W / D / L | 10 / 4 / 5 |
| 38 | Scored | 35 |
| 17 | Conceded | 19 |
| +21 | GD | +16 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.79 |
| 59% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
55%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (34 pts). Los Angeles FC are 17th (34 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
Los Angeles FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
5/2
31-45
7/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/2
76+
4/5
■ 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 |
Los Angeles FC
| Denis Bouanga | 8 G | 2 A |
| Esteban David Martinez | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Vancouver Whitecaps FC launch into their encounter with Los Angeles FC.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The 29-year-old Latif Blessing has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Los Angeles FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Los Angeles FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' What a moment for Lucas Cavallini! That strike on 30 puts his side firmly in control.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Vancouver Whitecaps FC in their trying to find a way past Los Angeles FC's compact .
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' A tactical swap from Los Angeles FC — Adrien Perez on, Christian Torres off on 46 minutes.
- 49' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Eddie Segura.
- 54' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Los Angeles FC backline.
- 59' Lucas Cavallini doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 64' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Los Angeles FC that had 289 games and scored 582 goals.
- 69' Los Angeles FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 71' Another change for Los Angeles FC made on 71 minute. Bradley Wright-Phillips leaves to be changed by Kwadwo Opoku.
- 75' A change in the Vancouver Whitecaps FC ranks — Fredy Montero exits the field as Tosaint Ricketts enters on 75.
- 78' Francisco Ginella makes way for Bryce Duke at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Los Angeles FC.
- 83' A stunning finish from Eduard Atuesta — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Evan Bush on 83 minutes.
- 88' Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Michael Baldisimo is hanging Cristian Dajome on the field on 88 minute.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Janio Bikel.
- 90' Los Angeles FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Full Time. Vancouver Whitecaps FC beats Los Angeles FC
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 53
- 12
- 30
- 28
-
31
Russell Teibert C ↓ Ryan Raposo 75'
- 22
- 19
- 17
- 11
- 9
- 4
Bench
- 7
-
87
Tosaint Ricketts ↑ 75'
- 15
- 1
-
55
Michael Baldisimo ↑ 88'
- 13
- 14
- 32
-
27
Ryan Raposo ↑ 75'
Coach
Marc Dos Santos
Los Angeles FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 66
- 20
- 2
- 7
-
5
Dejan Jakovic ↓ Erik Duenas 71'
- 13
- 4
- 23
-
8
Francisco Ginella ↓ Bryce Duke 78'
- 16
-
21
Christian Torres ↓ Adrien Perez 46'
Bench
- 1
- 15
-
26
Adrien Perez ↑ 46'
-
19
Bryce Duke ↑ 78'
- 3
- 28
-
18
Erik Duenas ↑ 71'
-
22
Kwadwo Opoku ↑ 71'
Coach
Bob Bradley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Carlos Vela | 7 |
| Diego Rossi | 6 |
| Brian White | 4 |
| Cristian Dajome | 3 |
| Denis Bouanga | 3 |
| Ranko Veselinovic | 2 |
| Tristan Blackmon | 2 |
| Lucas Cavallini | 2 |
Head to Head
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2020-10-15
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Los Angeles FC
W
2020-10-11
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Real Salt Lake
W
2020-10-08
San Jose Earthquakes
3–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
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
Los Angeles FC Form
2020-10-15
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Los Angeles FC
L
2020-10-11
Los Angeles FC
3–1
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2020-10-05
Real Salt Lake
1–3
Los Angeles FC
W
2020-09-28
Los Angeles FC
1–2
San Jose Earthquakes
L
2020-09-24
Los Angeles FC
6–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2020-09-19
Seattle Sounders FC
3–0
Los Angeles FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Los Angeles FC xG
I would bet for:
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Los Angeles FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Los Angeles FC
59%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Los Angeles FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 0
5.5%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | Los Angeles FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.