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 34 games · 64 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #25 |
| 64 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 19 / 7 / 8 | W / D / L | 11 / 11 / 12 |
| 74 | Scored | 56 |
| 34 | Conceded | 58 |
| +40 | GD | -2 |
| 1.88 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 56% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (64 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (44 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
Minnesota United FC
0-15
4/9
16-30
5/10
31-45
7/5
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/5
76+
11/8
■ 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 |
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 18 G | 4 A |
| Anthony Markanich | 9 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Minnesota United FC has kicked off!
- 5' Ethan Finlay is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vancouver Whitecaps FC so far.
- 6' What a moment for Erik Godoy! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
- 11' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 11 minutes.
- 16' Vancouver Whitecaps FC have won 464 goals from 296 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 21' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Minnesota United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 24' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 24.
- 29' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Minnesota United FC backline.
- 31' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jon Erice.
- 36' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Minnesota United FC's shape.
- 37' Darwin Quintero has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 37 minutes.
- 42' Derek Cornelius has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Derek Cornelius on 45 minutes.
- 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 60' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 65' It’s high time Marc Dos Santos made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 66' GOAL! Francisco Calvo scores on 66. Assisted by Darwin Quintero
- 69' The crowd applauds Lass Bangoura as he leaves the pitch. Venuto steps in for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 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 Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes a substitution. Derek Cornelius departs to be replaced by PC.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Francisco Calvo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 80' Ethan Finlay gets the nod from Minnesota United FC. He replaces Rasmus Schuller and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' GOAL! Doneil Henry scores on 81. Assisted by PC
- 83' Fresh legs for Minnesota United FC! Angelo Rodriguez comes on to replace Romario Ibarra.
- 88' Over 88 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' Hassani Dotson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Darwin Quintero on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Minnesota United FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Simon Becher | 2 |
| Alphonso Davies | 2 |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 2 |
| Franco Fragapane | 2 |
| Alphonso Davies | 2 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 2 |
| Pedro Vite | 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
2.48
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
50%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Minnesota United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8%
1 – 1
7.4%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
5.1%
3 – 0
4.1%
4 – 1
4%
1 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual
4 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 16% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 19% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.