Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Seattle Sounders FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS at BC Place.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
- Seattle Sounders FC 13 games · 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | Los Angeles FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Oct | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Oct | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Seattle Sounders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #21 |
| 32 | Points | 24 |
| 14 | Played | 13 |
| 10 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 7 / 3 / 3 |
| 34 | Scored | 17 |
| 12 | Conceded | 11 |
| +22 | GD | +6 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 1.85 |
| 71% | Win % | 54% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (32 pts). Seattle Sounders FC are 21st (24 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
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at BC Place. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Seattle Sounders FC.
- 5' Kelyn Rowe is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vancouver Whitecaps FC tonight.
- 7' Goal! Fredy Montero scores his 36 goal in 505 matches.
- 8' Fredy Montero does the damage! The net is bulging and Seattle Sounders FC surge ahead!
- 13' Brad Smith is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vancouver Whitecaps FC so far.
- 18' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Ryan Gauld does the damage! The net is bulging and Vancouver Whitecaps FC surge ahead!
- 25' Vancouver Whitecaps FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Seattle Sounders FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 31' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nouhou Tolo on 31 minutes.
- 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yeimar Gomez on 35.
- 40' Danny Leyva has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 16 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' A change in the Seattle Sounders FC ranks — Joshua Atencio exits the field as Jordan Morris enters on 46.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Seattle Sounders FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vancouver Whitecaps FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 63' It is a substitution in Seattle Sounders FC team. Brad Smith is replaced by Danny Leyva on 63 minute.
- 68' A quiet spell here at BC Place. Vancouver Whitecaps FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 70' Vancouver Whitecaps FC ring the changes. Cristian Dajome has done his job and it is now time for Janio Bikel to step up.
- 75' Fresh legs for Vancouver Whitecaps FC! Bruno Gaspar comes on to replace Javain Brown.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Danny Leyva argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 85' Leo Chu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kelyn Rowe on 85 minute.
- 90' Another substitution for Vancouver Whitecaps FC to replace Brian White by Lucas Cavallini on 90 minute.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
24
Brian White ↓ Lucas Cavallini 90'
- 31
- 25
- 16
- 3
- 17
-
11
Cristian Dajome ↓ Janio Bikel 70'
- 4
- 28
-
23
Javain Brown ↓ Bruno Gaspar 75'
Bench
-
6
Bruno Gaspar ↑ 75'
- 2
- 15
- 55
-
19
Janio Bikel ↑ 70'
- 1
-
9
Lucas Cavallini ↑ 90'
- 27
- 45
Coach
Vanni Sartini
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 12
-
22
Kelyn Rowe ↓ Leo Chu 85'
-
11
Brad Smith ↓ Danny Leyva 63'
- 24
- 7
- 5
- 16
- 28
- 3
-
84
Joshua Atencio ↓ Jordan Morris 46'
Bench
- 30
-
13
Jordan Morris ↑ 46'
- 27
-
75
Danny Leyva ↑ 63'
-
23
Leo Chu ↑ 85'
- 45
- 21
- 92
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Ruidiaz | 9 |
| Nicolas Lodeiro | 5 |
| Ryan Gauld | 4 |
| Leo Chu | 3 |
| Brian White | 3 |
| Will Bruin | 3 |
| Shane O'Neill | 2 |
| Jordan Morris | 2 |
Head to Head
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2021-11-07
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–1
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2021-11-03
Los Angeles FC
1–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
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
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2021-11-07
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–1
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2021-11-02
Seattle Sounders FC
1–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2021-10-27
Los Angeles FC
3–0
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2021-10-23
Seattle Sounders FC
1–2
Sporting Kansas City
L
2021-10-21
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2021-10-17
Houston Dynamo
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Seattle Sounders FC xG
I would bet for:
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Seattle Sounders FC
55%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Seattle Sounders FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | Seattle Sounders FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

