Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at BC Place.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| 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 |
| 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 | #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)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at BC Place!
- 5' Fanendo Adi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vancouver Whitecaps FC so far.
- 10' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Minnesota United FC backline.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Vancouver Whitecaps FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' Robin Lod has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 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' Colombia international Cristian Dajome has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 38' Poor challenge from Florian Jungwirth. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' What composure from Michael Boxall! The New Zealand international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 50' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Minnesota United FC's shape.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' Vancouver Whitecaps FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 63' Brilliant from the ! Brian White makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 63.
- 64' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Brian White makes it 3-0.
- 68' Time for substitution for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Cristian Dajome is replaced by Deiber Caicedo.
- 72' The whistle greets Wil Trapp as he departs to be replaced by Jan Gregus.
- 76' Cristian Gutierrez gets the nod from Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He replaces Bruno Gaspar and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' Ethan Finlay has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robin Lod on 77 minute.
- 82' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Javain Brown.
- 83' Vancouver Whitecaps FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 84' Hassani Dotson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
- 85' Lucas Cavallini has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brian White on 85 minute.
- 86' Brian White makes way for Lucas Cavallini at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 90' Minnesota United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Vancouver Whitecaps FC take all three points.
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 26
-
24
Brian White ↓ Lucas Cavallini 86'
- 31
- 25
- 16
-
17
Leonard Owusu ↓ Janio Bikel 76'
- 11
- 4
- 28
-
23
Javain Brown ↓ Erik Godoy 86'
Bench
- 2
- 55
-
22
Erik Godoy ↑ 86'
-
19
Janio Bikel ↑ 76'
- 1
-
3
Cristian Gutierrez ↑ 76'
-
9
Lucas Cavallini ↑ 86'
- 27
-
7
Deiber Caicedo ↑ 68'
Coach
Vanni Sartini
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
23
Adrien Hunou ↓ Fanendo Adi 72'
- 19
-
17
Robin Lod ↓ Ethan Finlay 77'
- 1
-
6
Osvaldo Alonso ↓ Joseph Rosales 72'
-
20
Wil Trapp ↓ Jan Gregus 72'
- 15
- 7
- 10
- 31
Bench
- 5
- 22
- 11
- 14
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↑ 77'
-
8
Jan Gregus ↑ 72'
-
9
Fanendo Adi ↑ 72'
- 97
-
18
Joseph Rosales ↑ 72'
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
3 / 4
1.99
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Vancouver Whitecaps FC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
40%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Minnesota United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
11.3%
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
0 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 20% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 24% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.