Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake — MLS at Providence Park.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Real Salt Lake 17 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee David Gantar
- Referee Silviu Petrescu
- Referee Farhad Dadkho
- Referee Mike Rottersman
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Oct | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Portland Timbers | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Sep | Los Angeles FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 20 Sep | Real Salt Lake | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Oct | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Minnesota United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Sep | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #21 |
| 34 | Points | 27 |
| 17 | Played | 17 |
| 10 / 4 / 3 | W / D / L | 8 / 3 / 6 |
| 38 | Scored | 29 |
| 17 | Conceded | 25 |
| +21 | GD | +4 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 59% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
72%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Real Salt Lake this season
Real Salt Lake this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (34 pts). Real Salt Lake are 21st (27 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
Real Salt Lake
0-15
4/4
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/4
76+
4/6
■ 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 |
Real Salt Lake
| Zavier Gozo | 6 G | 3 A |
| Sergi Solans | 6 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Vancouver Whitecaps FC launch into their encounter with Real Salt Lake.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 14' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fredy Montero on 14.
- 19' 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.
- 23' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marcelo Silva on 23 minutes.
- 28' Real Salt Lake fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vancouver Whitecaps FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 37' GOAL! Damir Kreilach fires home to make it 0-1!
- 40' Pablo Ruiz was booked on 40.
- 43' It’s a booking for Vancouver Whitecaps FC player. Janio Bikel gets a Yellow card.
- 48' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 53' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marc Dos Santos might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 58' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Aaron Herrera.
- 61' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Cavallini argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 66' It is a substitution in Vancouver Whitecaps FC team. Leonard Owusu is replaced by Michael Baldisimo on 66 minute.
- 68' Another change for Real Salt Lake made on 68 minute. Justin Meram leaves to be changed by Corey Baird.
- 70' Russell Teibert makes way for Ryan Raposo at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 71' Brilliant from the ! Douglas Martinez makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 71.
- 75' Magnificent from Lucas Cavallini! That is 21 goals in 279 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 76' A moment of madness from Douglas Martinez on 76 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Real Salt Lake will be frustrated.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Cristian Dajome is booked for Vancouver Whitecaps FC — Yellow card on 79.
- 83' Another change for Real Salt Lake made on 83 minute. Pablo Ruiz leaves to be changed by Jeizon Ramirez.
- 86' Fredy Montero makes way for Derek Cornelius at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 87' Tosaint Ricketts gets the nod from Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He replaces Cristian Dajome and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Ranko Veselinovic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 53
-
12
Fredy Montero ↓ Derek Cornelius 86'
- 30
- 28
-
31
Russell Teibert C ↓ Ryan Raposo 70'
- 22
- 19
- 17
- 11
- 9
- 4
Bench
- 7
-
87
Tosaint Ricketts ↑ 87'
- 1
-
55
Michael Baldisimo ↑ 66'
-
13
Derek Cornelius ↑ 86'
- 14
- 32
-
27
Ryan Raposo ↑ 70'
- 62
Coach
Marc Dos Santos
Real Salt Lake Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Pablo Ruiz ↓ Jeizon Ramirez 83'
- 8
- 15
- 30
- 22
- 51
-
9
Justin Meram ↓ Corey Baird 68'
- 4
- 43
- 12
- 16
Bench
- 5
-
10
Corey Baird ↑ 68'
- 13
- 18
- 20
- 21
-
28
Jeizon Ramirez ↑ 83'
- 23
Coach
Freddy Juarez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Damir Kreilach | 7 |
| Brian White | 6 |
| Anderson Julio | 3 |
| Diego Luna | 3 |
| Albert Rusnak | 3 |
| Ryan Gauld | 3 |
| Ranko Veselinovic | 2 |
| Lucas Cavallini | 2 |
Head to Head
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2020-10-11
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Real Salt Lake
W
2020-10-08
San Jose Earthquakes
3–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2020-10-04
Seattle Sounders FC
3–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2020-09-28
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0–1
Portland Timbers
L
2020-09-24
Los Angeles FC
6–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2020-09-20
Real Salt Lake
1–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
Real Salt Lake Form
2020-10-11
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Real Salt Lake
L
2020-10-08
Seattle Sounders FC
2–1
Real Salt Lake
L
2020-10-05
Real Salt Lake
1–3
Los Angeles FC
L
2020-09-28
Minnesota United FC
0–0
Real Salt Lake
D
2020-09-24
Real Salt Lake
2–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2020-09-20
Real Salt Lake
1–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Real Salt Lake xG
I would bet for:
Vancouver Whitecaps FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Real Salt Lake
42%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Real Salt Lake
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Salt Lake win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
10.5%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.9%
3 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | Real Salt Lake covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

