Austin FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2024

Going Over the Total Goals Makes Sense

Goals could be the order of the day when Austin clash with Vancouver and we’ll wager on the Total Goals market. Bettors can secure -143 that Over 2.5 happens and that price looks like a spot of value.

Last Clash Between Teams Finished Goalless

Austin won their last game. It was on the road where Nashville were beaten 2-0 at Geodis Park. They had 44% possession and totalled seven shots on target, with Jon Gallagher and Osman Bukari scoring one goal each.

Vancouver were beaten their previous game, losing 4-3 at home to Houston at BC Place. They recorded three shots on goal and had 43% possession, while Fabrice Picault scored twice and Ranko Veselinovic also found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Vancouver Whitecaps and Austin FC draw 0-0 at BC Place when the teams last went head-to-head. In the past 7 H2H meetings, there has been two draws. Vancouver Whitecaps have won four games and Austin FC one.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Vancouver	21	11	5	5	35	25	10	35:25	38
19	Austin FC	21	7	6	8	15	23	-8	15:23	27

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Austin FC have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 6.7 attempts. They have averaged 52.6% possession, 450.9 passes and 3.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 5.6 shots on goal, 9.5 attempts and 4.9 corners.

Top goalscorer is Gyasi Zardes on 3 goals, while Jon Gallagher and Alexander Ring have both bagged 2. Daniel Pereira is the leading assists maker on 2.

Vancouver Whitecaps have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.3 goals from 9.0 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. They average 45.4% possession, 441.5 passes, 4.3 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 1.8 goals from 9.7 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Brian White has top scored with 7 goals, while Fabrice Picault and Ryan Gauld are next on 5 and 4. Ryan Gauld has managed to clock up 8 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Austin FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Brad Stuver (GK), Mikkel Desler, Matt Hedges, Brendan Hines-Ike, Guilherme Biro, Owen Wolff, Alexander Ring, Daniel Pereira, Osman Bukari, Sebastian Driussi, Jon Gallagher.

Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed lineup (3-1-4-2): Yohei Takaoka (GK), Mathias Laborda, Ranko Veselinovic, Bjoern Inge Utvik, Andres Cubas, Ryan Raposo, Sebastian Berhalter, Pedro Vite, Ali Ahmed, Fabrice Picault, Ryan Gauld.

Austin FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction & Betting Tips

There could be some merit in backing Over 2.5 Goals when it comes to this MLS match. We think that this is a value betting angle and we’re happy to take the -143 that is currently available.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Austin FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Austin games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Austin games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Vancouver games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Vancouver games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Vancouver games.

Over 2.5 Probability

The bookies make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

If you’re anticipating a few goals to be scored, there’s the option to back Over 3.5 Goals at larger odds. There’s the opportunity to celebrate when both teams score, with four or more needed in total.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Austin 2 - 1 Vancouver

You can secure odds of +800 that Austin FC are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Austin FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Odds

If you want to back Vancouver to land an away MLS win, then the bookies have priced them up at +200. Austin are available at betting odds of +130 and the draw is +250.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

Many customers enjoy placing a MLS Bet Builder where you can combine different betting selections with the football betting sites. The more picks means that the odds get bigger.

Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+250

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+187.5

X

+130

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-275

12

-350

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-150

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102.5

2 Hcp +0.25

-121

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Austin FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Austin vs Vancouver team news.

The MLS squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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