Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Toronto FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Toronto FC — MLS at BC Place Stadium.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
- Toronto FC 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee David Gantar
- Referee Chris Wattam
- Referee Silviu Petrescu
- Referee Marie-Han Gagnon-Chretien
- Referee Alain Ruch
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | Toronto FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Aug | Montreal Impact FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Aug | Toronto FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | Toronto FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Jul | Sporting Kansas City | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jul | Chicago Fire FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Sep | Montreal Impact FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Aug | Montreal Impact FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Jul | New York City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Toronto FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #11 |
| 32 | Points | 14 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 10 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 5 / 6 |
| 34 | Scored | 22 |
| 12 | Conceded | 29 |
| +22 | GD | -7 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 71% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
7%
Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
Toronto FC this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (32 pts). Toronto FC are 11th (14 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
Toronto FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/4
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Vancouver Whitecaps FC launch into their encounter with Toronto FC.
- 5' Toronto FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Vancouver Whitecaps FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Toronto FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 17' Magnificent from Lucas Cavallini! That is 21 goals in 276 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 22' 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.
- 25' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jonathan Osorio makes it 1-1.
- 30' Derek Cornelius needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 35' 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.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ali Adnan.
- 46' Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jake Nerwinski is hanging Erik Godoy on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Omar Gonzalez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 57' Sensational shot from Michael Baldisimo. Vancouver Whitecaps FC is back in the lead.
- 62' It looks surprising Vancouver Whitecaps FC does not make any changes. David Milinkovic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 63' A change in the Toronto FC ranks — Liam Fraser exits the field as Jozy Altidore enters on 63.
- 68' Laurent Ciman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 70' Toronto FC ring the changes. Ayo Akinola has done his job and it is now time for Nick DeLeon to step up.
- 71' Pozuelo adds to his 0 season tally! Toronto FC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 74' The crowd applauds Theo Bair as he leaves the pitch. Tosaint Ricketts steps in for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 76' Jake Nerwinski doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 76' Toronto FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
- 77' A goal from the USA international Jake Nerwinski! He fires home on 77 to make it 4-2!
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lucas Cavallini on 78.
- 81' Chris Mavinga has so much to prove this time. He replaces Laurent Ciman on 81 minute.
- 82' The referee shows Vancouver Whitecaps FC player a Yellow card on 82.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Auro. He receives a Yellow card.
- 88' The Toronto FC manager makes a substitution. Justin Morrow departs to be replaced by Tsubasa Endoh.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ryan Raposo will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes a substitution. Lucas Cavallini departs to be replaced by Cristian Dajome.
- Another three points for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
David Milinkovic ↓ Ryan Raposo 70'
- 53
- 15
- 31
- 55
-
22
Erik Godoy ↓ Jake Nerwinski 46'
- 13
-
14
Theo Bair ↓ Tosaint Ricketts 74'
- 51
- 17
- 9
Bench
- 12
-
87
Tosaint Ricketts ↑ 74'
-
28
Jake Nerwinski ↑ 46'
- 3
-
11
Cristian Dajome ↑ 90'
-
4
Ranko Veselinovic ↑ 90'
- 32
-
27
Ryan Raposo ↑ 70'
- 60
Coach
Marc Dos Santos
Toronto FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Laurent Ciman ↓ Chris Mavinga 81'
- 16
- 7
-
2
Justin Morrow ↓ Tsubasa Endoh 81'
- 96
- 21
- 8
-
27
Liam Fraser ↓ Jozy Altidore 63'
-
20
Ayo Akinola ↓ Nick DeLeon 70'
- 10
- 44
Bench
- 25
- 3
-
23
Chris Mavinga ↑ 81'
-
17
Jozy Altidore ↑ 63'
-
31
Tsubasa Endoh ↑ 81'
-
18
Nick DeLeon ↑ 70'
- 19
- 24
- 9
Coach
Greg Vanney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nick DeLeon | 2 |
| Pablo Piatti | 2 |
| Brian White | 2 |
| Jonathan Osorio | 2 |
| Jake Nerwinski | 2 |
| Lucas Cavallini | 2 |
| Kei Kamara | 1 |
| Andy Rose | 1 |
Head to Head
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form
2020-09-06
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3–2
Toronto FC
W
2020-08-26
Montreal Impact FC
2–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2020-08-22
Toronto FC
1–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2020-08-19
Toronto FC
3–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
L
2020-07-27
Sporting Kansas City
0–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2020-07-23
Chicago Fire FC
0–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
Toronto FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.75
Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Toronto FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vancouver Whitecaps FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Toronto FC
39%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Toronto FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.4%
3 – 1
7.6%
1 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6.9%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
4 – 1
5.2%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
4.7%
4 – 0
4.1%
1 – 2
4%
4 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| Handicap | Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers | Push | Toronto FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 19% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 20% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

