Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

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MLS · 2021

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

2 – 2

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Minnesota United FC

Sun 1 Aug 2021 · 02:00 UTC Rio Tinto Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Michael Baldisimo 34' Y

Y 45' Romain Metanire

Y 49' D.J. Taylor

Y 55' Wil Trapp

Tosaint Ricketts 86' Y

Janio Bikel 87' Y

Overview

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 games · 64 pts (2026/26)
Minnesota United FC 34 games · 44 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

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 games · Avg 2.8 goals Minnesota United FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-08-01 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–2 Minnesota United FC 2021-05-13 Minnesota United FC 1–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2019-07-28 Minnesota United FC 0–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2019-03-02 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–3 Minnesota United FC 2018-07-29 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4–2 Minnesota United FC

Recent Form

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Aug	Minnesota United FC	H	2–2	D
25 Jul	Los Angeles FC	A	2–2	D
21 Jul	Houston Dynamo	H	0–0	D
18 Jul	Los Angeles Galaxy	H	2–1	W
08 Jul	Real Salt Lake	H	0–4	L
05 Jul	FC Dallas	A	2–2	D

Minnesota United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Aug	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	A	2–2	D
29 Jul	Los Angeles FC	A	2–2	D
25 Jul	Portland Timbers	H	2–1	W
18 Jul	Seattle Sounders FC	H	1–0	W
08 Jul	Colorado Rapids SC	A	0–2	L
04 Jul	San Jose Earthquakes	H	2–2	D

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)

53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

38% Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season

21% Clean Sheets
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Minnesota United FC get this one started.
5' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Minnesota United FC's shape.
10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
15' Ranko Veselinovic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 28 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
20' It is a cagey affair so far. Vancouver Whitecaps FC in their trying to find a way past Minnesota United FC's compact .
25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan Raposo made 290 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
30' It looks surprising Minnesota United FC does not make any changes. Michael Baldisimo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
34' The referee shows Vancouver Whitecaps FC player a Yellow card on 34.
36' Cristian Dajome does the damage! The net is bulging and Vancouver Whitecaps FC surge ahead!
41' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
45' Minnesota United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
46' The Minnesota United FC manager makes a substitution. Jacori Hayes departs to be replaced by Adrien Hunou.
46' The USA Ethan Finlay breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-1!
49' Poor challenge from D.J. Taylor. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
54' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
55' That is a Yellow card for Minnesota United FC. Wil Trapp will be fuming at that decision.
60' Minnesota United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
62' It is a substitution in Vancouver Whitecaps FC team. Michael Baldisimo is replaced by Patrick Metcalfe on 62 minute.
67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
72' Javain Brown is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vancouver Whitecaps FC so far.
76' Minnesota United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Robin Lod on 76.
80' The Vancouver Whitecaps FC bench stirs into life. Russell Teibert is withdrawn and Ryan Raposo gets his opportunity.
85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
86' The referee has no hesitation. Tosaint Ricketts is booked for Vancouver Whitecaps FC — Yellow card on 86.
87' The referee has no hesitation. Janio Bikel is booked for Vancouver Whitecaps FC — Yellow card on 87.
The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups

Starting XI

24
Brian White ↓ Javain Brown 80'
31
Russell Teibert ↓ Ryan Raposo 80'
55
Michael Baldisimo ↓ Patrick Metcalfe 62'
22
Erik Godoy
19
Janio Bikel
1
Thomas Hasal
3
Cristian Gutierrez
11
Cristian Dajome
4
Ranko Veselinovic
7
Deiber Caicedo
28
Jakob Nerwinski ↓ Tosaint Ricketts 80'

Bench

Coach Marc Dos Santos

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

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

2021-08-01 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–2 Minnesota United FC D 2021-07-25 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC D 2021-07-21 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0–0 Houston Dynamo D 2021-07-18 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Los Angeles Galaxy W 2021-07-08 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0–4 Real Salt Lake L 2021-07-05 FC Dallas 2–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC D

Minnesota United FC Form

2021-08-01 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–2 Minnesota United FC D 2021-07-29 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Minnesota United FC D 2021-07-25 Minnesota United FC 2–1 Portland Timbers W 2021-07-18 Minnesota United FC 1–0 Seattle Sounders FC W 2021-07-08 Colorado Rapids SC 2–0 Minnesota United FC L 2021-07-04 Minnesota United FC 2–2 San Jose Earthquakes D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

2.14 Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.32 Minnesota United FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Vancouver Whitecaps FC51% Draw24% Minnesota United FC25%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes64% 0% No36%

Avg goals/match: 3.46

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	95%	5%
± 1.5	86%	14%
± 2.5	66%	34%
± 3.5	45%	55%
± 4.5	27%	73%

Double Chance

Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw

75%

Draw or Minnesota United FC

49%

Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Minnesota United FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Vancouver Whitecaps FC41% Draw40% Minnesota United FC19%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

9.8%

2 – 1

9.2%

2 – 0

7.2%

3 – 1

6.5%

1 – 0

6.2%

2 – 2

Actual

1 – 2

5.7%

3 – 0

0 – 0

4.6%

3 – 2

4.3%

0 – 1

3.6%

4 – 1

3.5%

Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Handicap	Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers	Push	Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5	17%	—	83%
-2	17%	17%	66%
-1.5	34%	—	66%
-1	34%	21%	45%
-0.5	55%	—	45%
+0.5	78%	—	22%
+1	78%	13%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	6%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet

27% ✓

Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet

13% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.