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 22:30 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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Vancouver |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6:0 | 9 |
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.
Confirmed Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Yohei Takaoka (GK), Edier Ocampo, Tristan Blackmon, Ralph Priso-Mbongue, Mathias Laborda, Andres Cubas, Sebastian Berhalter, Emmanuel Sabbi, Thomas Mueller, Ali Ahmed, Brian White.
Los Angeles FC confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Hugo Lloris (GK), Ryan Porteous, Nkosi Tafari, Eddie Segura, Sergi Palencia, Timothy Tillman, Marco Delgado, Ryan Hollingshead, 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 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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Correct Score Prediction
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1
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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
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.
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi which has the following: more than two goals to be registered, Vancouver on the Full-Time Result and Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver) to have one or more shots on target.
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC 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.
Vancouver Whitecaps are the skinniest price to succeed in this MLS clash, with the favourites afforded a 47% probability based on their +112 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 -179.
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There is +135 available that Dénis Bouanga finds the net, while he is available at +400 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
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
- MLS: 30/06 2025 LAFC 0 Vancouver 1
- MLS: 12/05 2025 Vancouver 2 LAFC 2
- MLS: 09/11 2024 LAFC 1 Vancouver 0
- MLS: 04/11 2024 Vancouver 3 LAFC 0
- MLS: 28/10 2024 LAFC 2 Vancouver 1
- MLS: 14/10 2024 Vancouver 1 LAFC 2
- MLS: 12/05 2024 LAFC 3 Vancouver 0
- MLS: 06/11 2023 Vancouver 0 LAFC 1
- MLS: 29/10 2023 LAFC 5 Vancouver 2
- MLS: 22/10 2023 Vancouver 1 LAFC 1
Vancouver Whitecaps League Stats
Los Angeles FC League Stats
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 60.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Vancouver Whitecaps this season are Brian White (16), Emmanuel Sabbi (7), Thomas Mueller (7)
- Top Assistors for Vancouver Whitecaps this season are Sebastian Berhalter (10), Ali Ahmed (7), Jayden Nelson (6)
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News
Always review the Vancouver vs LAFC team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS as well as the latest injury reports.
Vancouver Whitecaps Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Los Angeles FC Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Vancouver Whitecaps Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Los Angeles FC Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Vancouver Whitecaps Substitutes
- 7Jayden Nelson
- 12Belal Halbouni
- 17Kenji Cabrera
- 23Joedrick Pupe
- 25Ryan Gauld
- 28Tate Johnson
- 32Isaac Boehmer
- 59Jeevan Badwal
- 75Rayan Elloumi
Los Angeles FC Substitutes
- 12Thomas Hasal
- 19Andrew Moran
- 21Ryan Raposo
- 22Alexandru Baluta
- 23Frankie Amaya
- 29Artem Smolyakov
- 30David Martinez
- 45Kenneth Nielsen
- 66Mathieu Choiniere
Previous Vancouver Whitecaps Lineups
Previous Los Angeles FC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Vancouver Whitecaps Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Jesper Soerensen
Los Angeles FC Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 5 | NYCFC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Nashville SC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 10 | Inter Miami | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 11 | NY Red Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 13 | LA Galaxy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 14 | FC Dallas | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Austin FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Charlotte FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 17 | Minnesota Utd | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 18 | FC Cincinnati | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 19 | D.C. United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 21 | Toronto FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | CF Montréal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 24 | Columbus Crew | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 25 | St. Louis | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | 1 |
| 26 | Sporting KC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 27 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 28 | NE Revolution | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
| 30 | Orlando City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 4 | SJ Earthquakes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 5 | Vancouver | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
| 7 | LA Galaxy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 9 | Austin FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 10 | NYCFC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Charlotte FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 14 | Real Salt Lake | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 17 | D.C. United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 18 | Houston Dynamo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 20 | NY Red Bulls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 3 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 22 | Sporting KC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 23 | St. Louis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 24 | Inter Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 25 | Toronto FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 27 | NE Revolution | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 30 | Orlando City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 0 |
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