Sunday , 16 August 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Real Salt Lake
Sun 26 Feb 2023 · 03:30 UTC BC Place HT 45' · FT 45'
Javain Brown 24' 1–0
1–1 70' Justen Glad
1–2 73' Damir Kreilach
Y 15' Jasper Loffelsend

Overview

Match Preview

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake — MLS at BC Place.

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

8
1
9
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 18 games · Avg 2.9 goals Real Salt Lake
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-26 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–2 Real Salt Lake 2022-08-21 Real Salt Lake 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2022-06-04 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Real Salt Lake 2021-08-30 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4–1 Real Salt Lake 2021-07-08 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0–4 Real Salt Lake

Recent Form

Vancouver Whitecaps FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb Real Salt Lake H 1–2 L
09 Oct Minnesota United FC A 0–2 L
02 Oct Austin FC H 2–0 W
18 Sep Seattle Sounders FC H 2–1 W
15 Sep Los Angeles Galaxy H 3–0 W
11 Sep Colorado Rapids SC A 1–3 L
Real Salt Lake
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 2–1 W
16 Oct Austin FC A 3–5 L
09 Oct Portland Timbers H 3–1 W
02 Oct Los Angeles Galaxy A 1–1 D
18 Sep FC Cincinnati H 1–2 L
15 Sep Austin FC A 0–3 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)
72% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
35% Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
11% Clean Sheets
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Real Salt Lake is underway.
  • 5' named a 4-3-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Real Salt Lake are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' Jasper Loeffelsend has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 15.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Vancouver Whitecaps FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 24' Against the run of play, Javain Brown has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 25' Brilliant from the ! Javain Brown makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 25.
  • 30' Andrew Brody needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 35' Justen Glad has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
  • 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Real Salt Lake are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 55' Vancouver Whitecaps FC currently sit 29 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 60' A quiet spell here at BC Place. Vancouver Whitecaps FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 66' Pedro Vite has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cristian Dajome on 66 minute.
  • 70' The USA Justen Glad breaks the deadlock on 70 minutes. 2-1!
  • 73' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Damir Kreilach makes it 2-2.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Javain Brown as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Raposo steps in for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  • 79' Anderson Julio makes way for Daniel Musovski at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Salt Lake.
  • 84' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 86' The whistle greets Luis Martins as he departs to be replaced by Ali Ahmed.
  • 88' A change in the Real Salt Lake ranks — Braian Ojeda exits the field as Scott Caldwell enters on 88.
  • 90' Andrew Brody makes way for Bode Davis at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Salt Lake.
  • Full Time. Real Salt Lake beats Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups

4-3-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vanni Sartini

Real Salt Lake Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pablo Mastroeni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Damir Kreilach 7
Brian White 6
Diego Luna 3
Albert Rusnak 3
Ryan Gauld 3
Anderson Julio 3
Javain Brown 2
Justin Meram 2

Head to Head

2023-02-26 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–2 Real Salt Lake 2022-08-21 Real Salt Lake 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2022-06-04 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Real Salt Lake 2021-08-30 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4–1 Real Salt Lake 2021-07-08 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0–4 Real Salt Lake

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form

2023-02-26 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–2 Real Salt Lake L 2022-10-09 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L 2022-10-02 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–0 Austin FC W 2022-09-18 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Seattle Sounders FC W 2022-09-15 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3–0 Los Angeles Galaxy W 2022-09-11 Colorado Rapids SC 3–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L

Real Salt Lake Form

2023-02-26 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–2 Real Salt Lake W 2022-10-16 Austin FC 5–3 Real Salt Lake L 2022-10-09 Real Salt Lake 3–1 Portland Timbers W 2022-10-02 Los Angeles Galaxy 1–1 Real Salt Lake D 2022-09-18 Real Salt Lake 1–2 FC Cincinnati L 2022-09-15 Austin FC 3–0 Real Salt Lake L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.19 Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 Real Salt Lake xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vancouver Whitecaps FC51% Draw24% Real Salt Lake25%
Actual: Real Salt Lake win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 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 Real Salt Lake
49%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Real Salt Lake
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Vancouver Whitecaps FC42% Draw40% Real Salt Lake18%
Actual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
5.2%
0 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Handicap Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers Push Real Salt Lake covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 17% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 21% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 12% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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