Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Los Angeles FC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Los Angeles FC — MLS at BC Place.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 games · 64 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Minnesota United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | Portland Timbers | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–4 | L |
| 19 Sep | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | Sporting Kansas City | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | St. Louis City | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | FC Cincinnati | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | FC Dallas | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Sep | Austin FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #21 |
| 64 | Points | 47 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 19 / 7 / 8 | W / D / L | 12 / 11 / 11 |
| 74 | Scored | 52 |
| 34 | Conceded | 40 |
| +40 | GD | +12 |
| 1.88 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 56% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (64 pts). Los Angeles FC are 21st (47 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
10/4
16-30
11/4
31-45
9/9
46-60
7/7
61-75
10/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
6/6
31-45
10/8
46-60
7/7
61-75
7/6
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Brian White | 20 G | 2 A |
| Thomas Muller | 9 G | 6 A |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 6 G | 4 A |
Los Angeles FC
| Denis Bouanga | 18 G | 5 A |
| Heung-min Son | 7 G | 11 A |
| Esteban David Martinez | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Los Angeles FC — let the football do the talking.
- 1' Mateusz Bogusz does the damage! The net is bulging and Los Angeles FC surge ahead!
- 6' 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.
- 11' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vancouver Whitecaps FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 16' The travelling Los Angeles FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 21' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vancouver Whitecaps FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' Los Angeles FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Denis Bouanga scoring 1 goals.
- 31' Los Angeles FC 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.
- 36' Tristan Blackmon is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vancouver Whitecaps FC so far.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Vancouver Whitecaps FC in their trying to find a way past Los Angeles FC's compact .
- 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 59' The Los Angeles FC bench stirs into life. Esteban David Martinez is withdrawn and Ilie Sanchez gets his opportunity.
- 62' GOAL! Tristan Blackmon fires home to make it 1-1!
- 62' That looks like a foul for a card for Sergi Palencia.
- 64' Vancouver Whitecaps FC make a change. Mathias Laborda trudges off to be replaced by Deiber Caicedo on 64 minutes.
- 69' Los Angeles FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 74' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Los Angeles FC winning 0% of all matches.
- 78' The Los Angeles FC bench stirs into life. Olivier Giroud is withdrawn and Kei Kamara gets his opportunity.
- 82' The crowd applauds Levonte Johnson as he leaves the pitch. Damir Kreilach steps in for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 87' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 24
- 1
- 15
- 6
- 16
- 4
-
7
Ryan Raposo ↓ Giuseppe Bovalina 82'
- 13
- 2
- 28
Bench
-
19
Damir Kreilach ↑ 82'
- 17
- 32
-
23
Deiber Caicedo ↑ 64'
- 12
- 18
- 59
-
27
Giuseppe Bovalina ↑ 82'
- 52
Coach
Vanni Sartini
Los Angeles FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Olivier Giroud ↓ Kei Kamara 78'
- 1
- 8
- 14
- 11
-
5
Marlon ↓ Nathan Ordaz 78'
- 33
- 4
- 19
- 30
- 2
Bench
-
6
Ilie Sanchez ↑ 59'
- 20
-
23
Kei Kamara ↑ 78'
- 12
- 18
-
27
Nathan Ordaz ↑ 78'
- 43
Coach
Steven Cherundolo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Carlos Vela | 7 |
| Diego Rossi | 6 |
| Denis Bouanga | 4 |
| Brian White | 4 |
| Cristian Dajome | 3 |
| Jose Cifuentes | 2 |
| Yordy Reyna | 2 |
| Mateusz Bogusz | 2 |
Head to Head
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2024-10-13
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–2
Los Angeles FC
L
2024-10-05
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2024-10-03
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0–3
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2024-09-29
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–1
Portland Timbers
D
2024-09-22
Los Angeles Galaxy
4–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2024-09-19
Houston Dynamo
1–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
Los Angeles FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Los Angeles FC xG
I would bet for:
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Los Angeles FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Los Angeles FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Los Angeles FC
66%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Los Angeles FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Los Angeles FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | Los Angeles FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.