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

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MLS · 2021

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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Minnesota United FC

Thu 28 Oct 2021 · 02:00 UTC BC Place HT 45' · FT 45'

Florian Jungwirth 38' Y

Javain Brown 82' Y

Javain Brown 83' Y

Y 84' Hassani Dotson

Y 90' Emanuel Reynoso

Overview

Match Preview

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at BC Place.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
Minnesota United FC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)

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

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

Last 5 meetings

2021-10-28 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Minnesota United FC 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

Recent Form

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Oct	Minnesota United FC	H	2–1	W
24 Oct	San Jose Earthquakes	A	1–1	D
21 Oct	Portland Timbers	A	3–2	W
18 Oct	Sporting Kansas City	H	2–1	W
10 Oct	Seattle Sounders FC	A	1–4	L
03 Oct	San Jose Earthquakes	H	3–0	W

Minnesota United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Oct	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	A	1–2	L
24 Oct	Los Angeles FC	H	1–1	D
21 Oct	Philadelphia Union	H	3–2	W
17 Oct	Austin FC	A	1–0	W
10 Oct	Colorado Rapids SC	H	1–3	L
03 Oct	FC Dallas	A	0–0	D

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)

53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

35% Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season

32% Clean Sheets
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' The ball is rolling at BC Place. Vancouver Whitecaps FC are looking to make home advantage count against Minnesota United FC.
5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
10' Minnesota United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Minnesota United FC that had 285 games and scored 416 goals.
20' 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.
25' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vancouver Whitecaps FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
38' Vancouver Whitecaps FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 38.
43' Minnesota United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
45' A stunning finish from Michael Boxall — that came from absolutely nowhere!
50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
60' Minnesota United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 60.
63' A stunning finish from Brian White — that came from absolutely nowhere!
64' What a strike from Brian White! The score is 3-0.
68' Time for substitution for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Cristian Dajome is replaced by Deiber Caicedo.
72' The Minnesota United FC manager makes a substitution. Wil Trapp departs to be replaced by Jan Gregus.
76' Vancouver Whitecaps FC ring the changes. Bruno Gaspar has done his job and it is now time for Cristian Gutierrez to step up.
77' Minnesota United FC make a change. Robin Lod trudges off to be replaced by Ethan Finlay on 77 minutes.
82' A moment of madness from Javain Brown on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be frustrated.
83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Javain Brown on 83.
84' Hassani Dotson was booked on 84.
85' Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Cavallini is hanging Brian White on the field on 85 minute.
86' Vancouver Whitecaps FC ring the changes. Brian White has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Cavallini to step up.
90' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 90.
Minnesota United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Vancouver Whitecaps FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vanni Sartini

Minnesota United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

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

2021-10-28 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Minnesota United FC W 2021-10-24 San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC D 2021-10-21 Portland Timbers 2–3 Vancouver Whitecaps FC W 2021-10-18 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Sporting Kansas City W 2021-10-10 Seattle Sounders FC 4–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L 2021-10-03 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3–0 San Jose Earthquakes W

Minnesota United FC Form

2021-10-28 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Minnesota United FC L 2021-10-24 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Los Angeles FC D 2021-10-21 Minnesota United FC 3–2 Philadelphia Union W 2021-10-17 Austin FC 0–1 Minnesota United FC W 2021-10-10 Minnesota United FC 1–3 Colorado Rapids SC L 2021-10-03 FC Dallas 0–0 Minnesota United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.86 Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG

Expected Goals

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

0.86 Minnesota United FC xG

I would bet for: Vancouver Whitecaps FC to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Vancouver Whitecaps FC58% Draw24% Minnesota United FC18%

Actual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes49% 0% No51%

Avg goals/match: 2.72

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	75%	25%
± 2.5	50%	50%
± 3.5	29%	71%
± 4.5	15%	85%

Double Chance

Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw

82%

Draw or Minnesota United FC

42%

Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Minnesota United FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Vancouver Whitecaps FC42% Draw45% Minnesota United FC13%

Actual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 0

11.5%

1 – 1

11.3%

2 – 0

11.2%

2 – 1

Actual

0 – 0

8.4%

3 – 0

6.8%

3 – 1

5.9%

0 – 1

4.8%

1 – 2

4.3%

2 – 2

4.1%

4 – 0

3.2%

4 – 1

2.8%

Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Handicap	Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers	Push	Minnesota United FC covers
-2.5	17%	—	83%
-2	17%	19%	65%
-1.5	35%	—	65%
-1	35%	24%	41%
-0.5	59%	—	41%
+0.5	84%	—	16%
+1	84%	11%	5%
+1.5	95%	—	5%
+2	95%	4%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet

43% ✓

Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

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