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 17 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 18 games · 24 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 34 | Points | 24 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 4 / 3 | W / D / L | 6 / 6 / 6 |
| 38 | Scored | 20 |
| 17 | Conceded | 25 |
| +21 | GD | -5 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 59% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
32%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (34 pts). Minnesota United FC are 25th (24 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
Minnesota United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ 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 |
Minnesota United FC
| Kelvin Yeboah | 8 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Minnesota United FC.
- 5' Vito Mannone has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 379 appearances.
- 6' A goal from the Argentina international Erik Godoy! He fires home on 6 to make it 1-0!
- 11' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vancouver Whitecaps FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 16' Supporters expect more eagerness from Romain Metanire, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 21' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Minnesota United FC backline.
- 24' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 24.
- 29' The 35-year-old Ethan Finlay has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 31' Jon Erice picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' What an equalizer from Darwin Quintero!
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' Poor challenge from Derek Cornelius. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 50' Ecuador international Romario Ibarra has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' Osvaldo Alonso has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Minnesota United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 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.
- 66' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Francisco Calvo makes it 1-2.
- 69' Vancouver Whitecaps FC ring the changes. Lass Bangoura has done his job and it is now time for Venuto to step up.
- 70' Romario Ibarra does the damage! The net is bulging and Minnesota United FC surge ahead!
- 71' It is a substitution in Vancouver Whitecaps FC team. Felipe Martins is replaced by Joaquin Ardaiz on 71 minute.
- 76' The crowd applauds Derek Cornelius as he leaves the pitch. PC steps in for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Francisco Calvo is booked for Minnesota United FC — Yellow card on 79.
- 80' The Minnesota United FC manager makes a substitution. Rasmus Schuller departs to be replaced by Ethan Finlay.
- 81' GOAL! Doneil Henry scores on 81. Assisted by PC
- 83' Another change for Minnesota United FC made on 83 minute. Romario Ibarra leaves to be changed by Angelo Rodriguez.
- 88' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 90' A tactical swap from Minnesota United FC — Hassani Dotson on, Darwin Quintero off on 90 minutes.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Minnesota United FC players.
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 |
| Alphonso Davies | 2 |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | 2 |
| Pedro Vite | 2 |
| Cristian Dajome | 2 |
| Simon Becher | 2 |
| Alphonso Davies | 2 |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 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
2.28
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Minnesota United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
50%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Minnesota United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 2
4.8%
1 – 0
4.8%
3 – 0
4.5%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 16% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 20% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.