Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake — MLS at BC Place.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 games · 64 pts (2026/26)
- Real Salt Lake 34 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Minnesota United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | St. Louis City | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Apr | Austin FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Toronto FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | San Diego FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | Toronto FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | Nashville SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Minnesota United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #24 |
| 64 | Points | 45 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 19 / 7 / 8 | W / D / L | 13 / 6 / 15 |
| 74 | Scored | 53 |
| 34 | Conceded | 52 |
| +40 | GD | +1 |
| 1.88 | PPG | 1.32 |
| 56% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
74%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
12%
Clean Sheets
Real Salt Lake this season
Real Salt Lake this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (64 pts). Real Salt Lake are 24th (45 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
10/4
16-30
11/4
31-45
9/9
46-60
7/7
61-75
10/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Salt Lake
0-15
9/7
16-30
5/7
31-45
6/6
46-60
8/7
61-75
7/7
76+
8/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Brian White | 20 G | 2 A |
| Thomas Muller | 9 G | 6 A |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 6 G | 4 A |
Real Salt Lake
| Sergi Solans | 15 G | 4 A |
| Zavier Gozo | 6 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Real Salt Lake has kicked off!
- 5' Andres Cubas has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' 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 Diego Luna suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' The Canada Jayden Nelson breaks the deadlock on 20 minutes. 1-0!
- 22' It’s a booking for Real Salt Lake player. Braian Ojeda gets a card.
- 27' Ariath Piol needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 32' Yohei Takaoka is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vancouver Whitecaps FC tonight.
- 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 42' Vancouver Whitecaps FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' The Real Salt Lake manager makes a substitution. Ariath Piol departs to be replaced by Willy Agada.
- 50' A moment of madness from Justen Glad on 50 minutes earns him a card. Real Salt Lake will be frustrated.
- 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Emeka Eneli made 300 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 60' It looks surprising Vancouver Whitecaps FC does not make any changes. Jean-Claude Ngando has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Diego Luna on 62 minutes.
- 62' Vancouver Whitecaps FC ring the changes. Jayden Nelson has done his job and it is now time for Ali Ahmed to step up.
- 63' The Vancouver Whitecaps FC bench stirs into life. Ralph Priso-Mbongue is withdrawn and Sebastian Berhalter gets his opportunity.
- 64' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Rios is booked for Vancouver Whitecaps FC — card on 64.
- 69' 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.
- 70' Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tristan Blackmon makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 72' Another change for Real Salt Lake made on 72 minute. Alexandros Katranis leaves to be changed by Noel Caliskan.
- 77' Emmanuel Sabbi gets the nod from Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He replaces Daniel Rios and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Real Salt Lake ring the changes. Diogo Goncalves has done his job and it is now time for Lachlan Brook to step up.
- 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 87' Another substitution for Real Salt Lake to replace Philip Quinton by Nelson Palacio on 87 minute.
- 90' Jeevan Badwal gets the nod from Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He replaces Jean-Claude Ngando and will look to change the dynamic.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 20
- 15
- 33
-
14
Daniel Rios ↓ Emmanuel Sabbi 77'
-
7
Jayden Nelson ↓ Ali Ahmed 62'
- 13
- 45
- 18
- 26
-
28
Tate Johnson ↓ Sam Adekugbe 77'
Bench
- 19
-
16
Sebastian Berhalter ↑ 63'
- 4
- 32
-
22
Ali Ahmed ↑ 62'
-
3
Sam Adekugbe ↑ 77'
-
11
Emmanuel Sabbi ↑ 77'
-
59
Jeevan Badwal ↑ 90'
- 27
Coach
Jesper Sørensen
Real Salt Lake Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Diogo Goncalves ↓ Lachlan Brook 78'
- 15
- 98
- 29
-
6
Braian Ojeda ↓ Pablo Ruiz 72'
-
26
Philip Quinton ↓ Nelson Palacio 87'
- 8
- 14
- 1
- 72
-
23
Ariath Piol ↓ Willy Agada 46'
Bench
-
17
Lachlan Brook ↑ 78'
-
7
Pablo Ruiz ↑ 72'
- 31
- 16
-
9
Willy Agada ↑ 46'
-
92
Noel Caliskan ↑ 72'
-
13
Nelson Palacio ↑ 87'
- 11
- 36
Coach
Pablo Mastroeni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Damir Kreilach | 7 |
| Brian White | 7 |
| Diego Luna | 3 |
| Albert Rusnak | 3 |
| Ryan Gauld | 3 |
| Anderson Julio | 3 |
| Javain Brown | 2 |
| Justin Meram | 2 |
Head to Head
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2025-05-04
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–1
Real Salt Lake
W
2025-04-27
Minnesota United FC
1–3
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2025-04-20
St. Louis City
0–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2025-04-12
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
5–1
Austin FC
W
2025-04-06
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2–0
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2025-03-29
Toronto FC
0–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
Real Salt Lake Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.15
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Real Salt Lake xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Real Salt Lake
43%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Real Salt Lake
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | Real Salt Lake covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 22% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.