Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2026
Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Predictions
Vancouver can’t be passed up when they clash with Seattle, especially as a price of -118 is available for this selection. Head to the 1x2 market to back this prediction which looks value.
Take a closer look at our complete Seattle vs Vancouver betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Seattle Sounders meet Vancouver Whitecaps at Lumen Field, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Sunday 16 August.
Seattle Sounders have lost their last six games. Away at Providence Park, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Portland Timbers. Brian Schmetzer's team enjoyed 47% possession and had four shots on target, with Kalani Rienzi bagging the goal.
Vancouver Whitecaps hosted Los Angeles FC at BC Place in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. The Canadian outfit boasted 63% possession and had five shots on goal, with Thomas Mueller finding the net.
H2H: Teams’ Last Clash Saw 2-1 Sounders Win
Seattle have landed victories in their last two encounters against Vancouver. As the hosts at Lumen Field, a 2-1 win was achieved which followed a 3-0 away success at BC Place. It’s been four Seattle victories, three draws and three Vancouver wins in the previous 10 H2H meetings.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Vancouver |
22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 49 | 21 | 28 | 49:21 | 43 |
| 22 | Seattle Sounders |
22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 24:29 | 27 |
Seattle have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. The Washington State side have averaged 54.2% possession and 4.9 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.9 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 4.9 corners.
Top goalscorers Paul Rothrock and Jesus Ferreira have found the net 2 times, with Kalani Rienzi scoring 1. The top assist makers are Albert Rusnak, Nouhou Tolo and Cristian Roldan, all of whom have 1 on the board.
Vancouver have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, averaging 17.2 attempts, 6.1 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. The Caps average 55.9% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 2.7 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.
Brian White is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Sebastian Berhalter on 3, with Thomas Mueller and two others bagging 2. Bruno Caicedo, Jeevan Badwal and Thomas Mueller have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Seattle Sounders confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andrew Thomas (GK), Kalani Rienzi, Alex Roldan, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou Tolo, Peter Kingston, Snyder Brunell, Jesus Ferreira, Albert Rusnak, Paul Rothrock, Danny Musovski.
Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Yohei Takaoka (GK), Edier Ocampo, Mathias Laborda, Ralph Priso-Mbongue, Tate Johnson, Oliver Larraz, Andres Cubas, Jeevan Badwal, Thomas Mueller, Cheikh Sabaly, Emmanuel Sabbi.
Main Match Prediction
Our prediction is that Vancouver will have too much for the opposition and we’ll therefore take the -118 when it comes to this MLS clash. This wager sticks out when it comes to landing value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of MLS stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 54.1% chance of delivering a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
For those expecting Vancouver to claim a win along with managing a clean sheet, then we advise betting them to win along with the BTTS No option at a larger price.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Vancouver. You can secure odds of +575 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver) can be backed to have at least one shot on goal at -161. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.
Brian White (Vancouver) has registered six goals in his past ten MLS games on the road. We’re happy to take the +110 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve not seen the 10.5 Total Corners line covered in six consecutive Seattle games. We’re going to bet on the teams to fall short when it comes to Total Corners and this pick is available at -147.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include Vancouver to come out on top, more than two goals to be registered and also Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver) to finish with at minimum of one shot on target.
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Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With the bookies giving them a 54% probability of winning, Vancouver Whitecaps might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -116 when it comes to triumphing in this MLS clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, Seattle Sounders have been priced up at +270.
Vancouver are -120 when it comes to the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as backing them on the 1x2 market. If you instead want to bet on Seattle +0.5 at -109, you also get paid out if it’s a draw.
The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -227 on the Both Teams to Score market.
The best betting apps always do a great job when it comes to MLS matches. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.
Brian White is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +300, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.
Stats: MLS matches only
Seattle have racked up seven wins, two defeats and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Vancouver have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Seattle were 2-1 victors against Vancouver last time out at Lumen Field. There have been four Seattle victories, four draws and one Vancouver win in the previous 9 H2H meetings at Lumen Field.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle Sounders Home Stats |
7-1-2 | 3.30 | 1.90 | 1.40 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
Vancouver Whitecaps Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.60 | 2.00 | 1.60 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Major League Soccer: 02/08 Portland Timbers 2 Seattle Sounders1
- Major League Soccer: 26/07 Philadelphia 1 Seattle Sounders0
- Major League Soccer: 23/07 Austin FC 3 Seattle Sounders1
- Major League Soccer: 17/07 Seattle Sounders 1 Portland Timbers5
- Major League Soccer: 25/05 Los Angeles FC 1 Seattle Sounders0
- CONCACAF Champions Cup: 19/03 2026 Seattle 2 Vancouver 1
- CONCACAF Champions Cup: 13/03 2026 Vancouver 0 Seattle 3
- MLS: 28/09 2025 Seattle 2 Vancouver 2
- MLS: 09/06 2025 Vancouver 3 Seattle 0
- MLS: 03/10 2024 Vancouver 0 Seattle 3
- MLS: 19/05 2024 Seattle 1 Vancouver 1
- MLS: 21/04 2024 Seattle 0 Vancouver 2
- MLS: 08/10 2023 Seattle 0 Vancouver 0
- MLS: 09/07 2023 Vancouver 2 Seattle 3
- MLS: 21/05 2023 Vancouver 2 Seattle 0
Seattle Sounders League Stats
Vancouver Whitecaps League Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 2.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Seattle Sounders this season are Paul Rothrock (5), Albert Rusnak (3), Cristian Roldan (3)
- Top Assistors for Seattle Sounders this season are Albert Rusnak (4), Jesus Ferreira (4), Jordan Morris (2)
Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Seattle vs Vancouver team news. Expect the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with timely injury updates.
Seattle Sounders Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Vancouver Whitecaps Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Seattle Sounders Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Vancouver Whitecaps Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Seattle Sounders Substitutes
- 4Ryan Sailor
- 20Kee-Hee Kim
- 24Stefan Frei
- 32Xavi Gnaulati
- 35Antino Lopez
- 39S. Russell Hawkins
- 84Charlie Gaffney
- 90Sebastian Gomez
- 95Osaze De Rosario
Vancouver Whitecaps Substitutes
- 3Sam Adekugbe
- 19Rayan Elloumi
- 25Ryan Gauld
- 26J.C. Ngando
- 29Mihail Gherasimencov
- 32Isaac Boehmer
- 33Tristan Blackmon
- 41Nikola Djordjevic
- 97Liam MacKenzie
Previous Seattle Sounders Lineups
Previous Vancouver Whitecaps Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Seattle Sounders Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Brian Schmetzer
Vancouver Whitecaps Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 23 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 47:17 | 53 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 49:21 | 43 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 58:43 | 43 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 30:26 | 40 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 43:32 | 38 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 37:29 | 37 |
| 7 | Los Angeles FC | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 38:24 | 37 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 45:40 | 37 |
| 9 | St. Louis | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 36:31 | 37 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 40:32 | 36 |
| 11 | SJ Earthquakes | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 40:34 | 35 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 23 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 31:31 | 31 |
| 13 | Portland Timbers | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 44:43 | 31 |
| 14 | FC Cincinnati | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 49:51 | 31 |
| 15 | San Diego | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 40:34 | 30 |
| 16 | Real Salt Lake | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36:35 | 29 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 36:31 | 29 |
| 18 | Minnesota Utd | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 34:37 | 29 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 30:36 | 29 |
| 20 | Orlando City | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 38:54 | 28 |
| 21 | Philadelphia | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 36:39 | 27 |
| 22 | Seattle Sounders | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 24:29 | 27 |
| 23 | NY Red Bulls | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 32:46 | 27 |
| 24 | Toronto FC | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 36:42 | 26 |
| 25 | Austin FC | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 29:42 | 25 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 28:36 | 25 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 34:39 | 23 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 27:40 | 22 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 30:48 | 21 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 23:58 | 15 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 36:12 | 34 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 28:9 | 25 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26:13 | 25 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 21:9 | 24 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23:11 | 23 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 31:21 | 23 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 24:15 | 23 |
| 9 | Portland Timbers | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 29:22 | 23 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13:7 | 23 |
| 11 | San Diego | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 30:16 | 21 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 21 |
| 13 | St. Louis | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21:14 | 21 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20:17 | 20 |
| 15 | Inter Miami | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 31:22 | 17 |
| 16 | Columbus Crew | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17:14 | 17 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 27:27 | 17 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25:18 | 16 |
| 19 | Austin FC | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15:11 | 16 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22:19 | 16 |
| 21 | Philadelphia | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14:11 | 16 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14:15 | 16 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16:18 | 15 |
| 24 | NY Red Bulls | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18:23 | 15 |
| 25 | CF Montréal | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15:13 | 14 |
| 26 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19:19 | 14 |
| 27 | Atlanta United | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 15:18 | 13 |
| 28 | D.C. United | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15:22 | 13 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11:11 | 12 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12:21 | 9 |
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