Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS .
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Bigelow
- Referee Rubiel Vazquez
- Referee Alejandro Mariscal
- Referee Edvin Jurisevic
- Referee Mike Rottersman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Minnesota United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Oct | Portland Timbers | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Oct | Los Angeles FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Oct | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Oct | Toronto FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Oct | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Oct | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | Philadelphia Union | A | 1–5 | L |
| 30 Sep | New York City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #23 |
| 32 | Points | 22 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 10 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 5 |
| 34 | Scored | 18 |
| 12 | Conceded | 22 |
| +22 | GD | -4 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 71% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (32 pts). Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 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
Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 6' GOAL! Erik Godoy fires home to make it 1-0!
- 11' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 16' Vancouver Whitecaps FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 21' Vito Mannone has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 379 appearances.
- 24' The referee calls foul for Osvaldo Alonso. He receives a Yellow card.
- 29' Over 29 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 31' The referee calls foul for Jon Erice. He receives a Yellow card.
- 36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 37' The deadlock is broken! Darwin Quintero gets on the scoresheet on 37 minutes.
- 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Vancouver Whitecaps FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Derek Cornelius. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' Derek Cornelius, a Canada , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ethan Finlay, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 60' The 39-year-old Jon Erice has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' Vancouver Whitecaps FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 66' What a strike from Francisco Calvo! The score is 1-2.
- 69' Venuto gets the nod from Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He replaces Lass Bangoura and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' A goal from the Ecuador international Romario Ibarra! He fires home on 70 to make it 1-3!
- 71' Joaquin Ardaiz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Felipe Martins on 71 minute.
- 76' The whistle greets Derek Cornelius as he departs to be replaced by PC.
- 79' Minnesota United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 80' Rasmus Schuller makes way for Ethan Finlay at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
- 81' A stunning finish from Doneil Henry — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 83' Minnesota United FC make a change. Romario Ibarra trudges off to be replaced by Angelo Rodriguez on 83 minutes.
- 88' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 90' Minnesota United FC make a change. Darwin Quintero trudges off to be replaced by Hassani Dotson on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Minnesota United FC share the spoils 2-3.
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
19
Lass Bangoura ↓ Venuto 69'
- 6
- 4
- 28
- 2
- 29
-
8
Felipe Martins ↓ Joaquin Ardaiz 71'
- 22
- 16
-
13
Derek Cornelius ↓ PC 76'
Bench
-
9
Joaquin Ardaiz ↑ 71'
- 15
- 18
- 54
- 23
-
94
PC ↑ 76'
-
7
Venuto ↑ 69'
Coach
Marc Dos Santos
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 19
- 3
- 5
- 6
- 11
- 25
- 10
-
20
Rasmus Schuller ↓ Ethan Finlay 80'
- 15
- 8
Bench
-
9
Angelo Rodriguez ↑ 83'
- 33
- 14
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↑ 80'
- 23
-
31
Hassani Dotson ↑ 90'
- 77
Coach
Adrian Heath
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brian White | 5 |
| Cristian Dajome | 2 |
| Simon Becher | 2 |
| Alphonso Davies | 2 |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 2 |
| Franco Fragapane | 2 |
| Alphonso Davies | 2 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 2 |
Head to Head
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2019-03-02
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–3
Minnesota United FC
L
2018-10-28
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Portland Timbers
W
2018-10-21
Los Angeles FC
2–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2018-10-18
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–4
Sporting Kansas City
L
2018-10-06
Toronto FC
1–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2018-09-30
Los Angeles Galaxy
3–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
Minnesota United FC Form
2019-03-02
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–3
Minnesota United FC
W
2018-10-28
Columbus Crew SC
3–2
Minnesota United FC
L
2018-10-21
Minnesota United FC
1–3
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2018-10-13
Minnesota United FC
0–2
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2018-10-06
Philadelphia Union
5–1
Minnesota United FC
L
2018-09-30
Minnesota United FC
2–1
New York City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.41
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
48%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Minnesota United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6.2%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.8%
1 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
4.1%
0 – 0
3.2%
4 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 20% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.