Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Nov 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC

Vancouver Whitecaps square off against Los Angeles FC in this MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference semifinal at BC Place, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 22 November.

We are sweet on the prospect of the net bulging when Vancouver clash with LAFC. On this basis, we will side with the Over 2.5 pick when it comes to Total Goals, feeling confident with the -149 that is on offer.

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Vancouver Whitecaps won the first round playoff series 2–0 against FC Dallas. In Game 2 at Toyota Stadium, the Caps won 5–3 on penalties after the match finished 1–1 in regulation time. Jesper Soerensen's team had two shots on target and enjoyed 58% possession, with Ralph Priso-Mbongue scoring the goal in regulation.

Los Angeles FC wrapped up their first-round playoff series against Austin FC 2–0, following up their opening win with a 4–1 triumph on the road at Q2 Stadium. The Black and Gold finished with five shots on target and 49% possession, boosted by a Denis Bouanga brace and further goals from Heung-Min Son and Jeremy Ebobisse.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Vancouver claim a 1-0 away win over LAFC at BMO Stadium. The previous 10 H2H matches have included six wins for LAFC, two victories for Vancouver along with two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Vancouver	34	18	9	7	66	38	28	66:38	63
6	Los Angeles FC	34	17	9	8	65	40	25	65:40	60

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7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 3.0 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Vancouver have had 60.3% possession and 6.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 5.9 attempts, while being awarded 4.1 corners.

Thomas Mueller is the top goalscorer with 8, Brian White has 3, with Daniel Rios and two other players on 2. Sebastian Berhalter is the leading assists maker on 5.

LAFC have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, averaging 11.4 attempts, 6.3 shots on goal and 2.6 goals. Steven Cherundolo's men average 46.4% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts.

Denis Bouanga is top of the team’s scoring charts with 11 goals, Heung-Min Son has 9 and Jeremy Ebobisse is on 2. Denis Bouanga and Artem Smolyakov are the top assist makers with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Yohei Takaoka (GK), Édier Ocampo, Belal Halbouni, Ralph Priso-Mbongue, Tate Johnson, Sebastian Berhalter, Andres Cubas, Emmanuel Sabbi, Thomas Müller, Ali Ahmed, Daniel Rios.

Los Angeles FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Hugo Lloris (GK), Sergi Palencia, Ryan Porteous, Eddie Segura, Ryan Hollingshead, Timothy Tillman, Jailson, Marco Delgado, Nathan Ordaz, Heung-Min Son, Denis Bouanga.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

We are backing Over 2.5 Goals at -149, with this MLS game set to be a high-scoring affair. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest MLS form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

Key Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Vancouver games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Vancouver games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Vancouver games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 LAFC games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 LAFC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 LAFC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.

The best betting sites make it a 59.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Vancouver 2 - 1 LAFC

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +700 and it involves Vancouver winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Emmanuel Sabbi Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver) can be wagered to have one or more shots on goal at -147. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

Latest Emmanuel Sabbi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-122

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Sebastian Berhalter to Score +575

Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver) has registered two goals in his past five MLS matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +575 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Sebastian Berhalter Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+575

First

+1600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-385

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Corners Prediction

LAFC Under 4.5 Corners -161

LAFC have been awarded an average of 2.80 corners in the past 5 away games, while Vancouver have yielded an average of 3.40 corners in their previous 5 matches. We’re happy to back the -161 when it comes to LAFC falling short of the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Vancouver

Total

10.60 6.50 4.10

Home

10.90 6.90 4.00

Away

10.00 4.80 5.20

LAFC

Total

9.10 4.10 5.00

Home

8.80 5.40 3.40

Away

9.10 3.90 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+104

Under 10.5

-147

Vancouver Corners

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-115

LAFC Corners

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-161

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+650

2

+180

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Vancouver Whitecaps are the skinniest price to succeed in this MLS clash, with the favourites afforded a 48% probability based on their +110 betting odds with the bookies. Los Angeles FC are the +215 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

If you want to side with Vancouver winning against LAFC, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -118 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -182.

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Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+270

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+143

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-370

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-182

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-118

2 Hcp +0.25

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+117

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+128

There is +135 available that Dénis Bouanga finds the net, while he is available at +390 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Dénis Bouanga (LAFC)

First

+135

Anytime

+390

Thomas Müller (Vancouver)

First

+140

Anytime

+380

Son Heung-Min (LAFC)

First

+140

Anytime

+400

Brian White (Vancouver)

First

+140

Anytime

+420

Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Jeremy Ebobisse (LAFC)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

David Martínez (LAFC)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Nathan Ordaz (LAFC)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Ali Ahmed (Vancouver)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Alexandru Baluta (LAFC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Yaw Yeboah (LAFC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Andrew Moran (LAFC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Mathías Laborda (Vancouver)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Ralph Priso-Mbongue (Vancouver)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Igor Jesus Lima (LAFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-122

Dénis Bouanga (LAFC)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-208

David Martínez (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-222

Jeremy Ebobisse (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-233

Nathan Ordaz (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-238

Son Heung-Min (LAFC)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-263

Brian White (Vancouver)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-294

Thomas Müller (Vancouver)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-303

Ali Ahmed (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-385

Alexandru Baluta (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-400

Yaw Yeboah (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Andrew Moran (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-476

Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-476

Mathías Laborda (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-714

Ralph Priso-Mbongue (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-769

Vancouver have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.90 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

LAFC have six victories, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

The last meeting at BC Place saw Vancouver and LAFC draw 2-2. Vancouver have won four of the previous 8 H2H games at BC Place, with LAFC getting two victories along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Vancouver Whitecaps Home Stats		6-2-2	4.10	2.90	1.20	8	2	6	4
Los Angeles FC Away Stats		6-3-1	3.30	2.30	1.00	6	4	6	4

• 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

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News

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