Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

MLS · 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2 – 2
Full Time
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

Match Preview

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

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

6
4
6
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 16 games · Avg 3.0 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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 #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)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
36% Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
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' Vancouver Whitecaps FC have kicked off against Minnesota United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Minnesota United FC's shape.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' Vancouver Whitecaps FC have won 424 goals from 276 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 25' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Adrien Hunou suffering a number of foals already.
  • 30' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 34' The referee shows Vancouver Whitecaps FC player a Yellow card on 34.
  • 36' Cristian Dajome doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 41' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Romain Metanire.
  • 46' Jacori Hayes makes way for Adrien Hunou at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Minnesota United FC.
  • 46' Ethan Finlay is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 49' D.J. Taylor catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 49.
  • 54' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 55' Controversy at the stadium! Wil Trapp argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
  • 62' The Vancouver Whitecaps FC bench stirs into life. Michael Baldisimo is withdrawn and Patrick Metcalfe gets his opportunity.
  • 67' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 72' The 38-year-old Tosaint Ricketts has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 76' Minnesota United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Robin Lod on 76.
  • 80' Another change for Vancouver Whitecaps FC made on 80 minute. Russell Teibert leaves to be changed by Ryan Raposo.
  • 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 86' That is a Yellow card for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Tosaint Ricketts will be fuming at that decision.
  • 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Janio Bikel on 87.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marc Dos Santos

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrian Heath

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

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

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
2.06 Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vancouver Whitecaps FC52% Draw25% Minnesota United FC23%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
48%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Minnesota United FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vancouver Whitecaps FC42% Draw41% Minnesota United FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Handicap Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers Push Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 22% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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