LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Sep 2024

Why Galaxy Can Claim the Win

Our opinion is that LA Galaxy will prove too strong in all departments and we’ll therefore take the -125 that they beat Vancouver. This Full-Time Result bet looks like a value proposition.

3-1 Galaxy Triumph in Previous H2H

LA Galaxy have won five home games on the spin. On the road at Providence Park in their last game, they were beaten 4-2 by Portland Timbers. Greg Vanney's team enjoyed 57% possession and managed eight shots on target, with Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil scoring one goal each.

Vancouver Whitecaps played Houston Dynamo away from home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Shell Energy Stadium. The Caps were restricted to just 38% possession and had four shots on goal, with Brian White on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Galaxy and Vancouver saw the former win. It was a 3-1 scoreline at BC Place. The H2H over 10 games makes for interesting reading, two draws and four wins apiece for each team.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Vancouver	28	15	7	6	54	31	23	54:31	52
30	LA Galaxy	29	4	9	16	35	58	-23	35:58	21

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6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. Galaxy have had 52.2% possession, 696.0 passes and 4.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.7 corners.

Gabriel Pec is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Joseph Paintsil and Ricard Puig both have 4. Joseph Paintsil, Gabriel Pec and Miki Yamane have racked up the most assists with 3 each.

Vancouver have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 46.2% possession, 470.7 passes, 5.1 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts.

Brian White has landed 8 goals, Fabrice Picault 6, with Stuart Armstrong and two others scoring 1. Ryan Gauld is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 9.

Confirmed Lineups

LA Galaxy confirmed lineup (4-3-3): John McCarthy (GK), Miki Yamane, Carlos Garces, Maya Yoshida, John Nelson, Marco Reus, Edwin Cerrillo, Ricard Puig, Gabriel Pec, Dejan Joveljic, Joseph Paintsil.

Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Yohei Takaoka (GK), Belal Halbouni, Ranko Veselinovic, Tristan Blackmon, Mathias Laborda, Sebastian Berhalter, Ralph Priso-Mbongue, Alessandro Schoepf, Edier Ocampo, Brian White, Levonte Johnson.

LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction & Betting Tips

We think that LA Galaxy can win this MLS game and we’re drawn to the odds of -125 which look like value. Our pick is appealing and we’re confident this selection will be on the money.

Injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps league stats:

• Galaxy have won all of their last 5 games at home.
• Galaxy have won 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• Galaxy have won 5 consecutive games at home.

Galaxy to Win Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Galaxy 2 - 1 Vancouver

One bet that has caught our eye is LA Galaxy to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +540 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Odds

Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+350

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+108

X

+175

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-476

X2

+110

Draw No Bet

1

-294

2

+215

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-119

2 Hcp +0.75

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+245

Over 2.5

-333

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-294

No

+190

LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Galaxy vs Vancouver team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The MLS squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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