Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union

Vancouver Whitecaps host Philadelphia Union in this MLS encounter at BC Place, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Union to Make Life Tough for Caps

Philadelphia look a nice wager to topple Vancouver and we can take them at -109 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

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1-1 Draw in Previous H2H

Vancouver Whitecaps won their last game 3-2. This was recorded at BC Place at home to St. Louis City. Jesper Soerensen's team had the majority of the ball boasting 60% possession and seven shots on target, while Brian White, Daniel Rios and Thomas Mueller each scored one goal.

Philadelphia Union have won two the MLS games on the spin, triumphing 1-0 in their previous league match. This was on the road against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. The Union had 42% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Bruno Damiani scoring the winner four minutes after half-time.

Head-to-Head Statistics

BC Place hosted the last head-to-head when home side Vancouver drew 1-1 with Philadelphia.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Philadelphia	29	17	6	6	49	26	23	49:26	57
7	Vancouver	27	14	7	6	47	31	16	47:31	49

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Vancouver have had 47.0% possession and 6.0 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.

Brian White leads the way with 4 goals, while Emmanuel Sabbi and Mathias Laborda have scored 3 and 2 respectively. The leading assistor is Sebastian Berhalter with 2.

Philadelphia have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Bradley Carnell's men have averaged 47.9% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 3.8 corners against, while conceding 0.7 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts.

Tai Baribo has top scored with 3, while Bruno Damiani, Indiana Vassilev and Mikael Uhre are next on 2. Kai Wagner has been top assists provider 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, Tristan Blackmon, Mathías Laborda, Sebastian Berhalter, Andres Cubas, Emmanuel Sabbi, Thomas Müller, Jayden Nelson, Brian White.

Philadelphia Union predicted lineup (4-4-2): Andrew Rick (GK), Nathan Harriel, Jakob Glesnes, Ian Glavinovich, Kai Wagner, Quinn Sullivan, Jovan Lukic, Danley Jean Jacques, Milan Iloski, Tai Baribo, Bruno Damiani.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Betting Tips

This Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Philadelphia at -109 in this MLS match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

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Key Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 3 of their last 5 games.

Union +0.25 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 52.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Vancouver 1 - 2 Philadelphia

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Philadelphia to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +900 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tai Baribo to Score +160

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia) has managed two goals in his past five MLS matches. We’ll take a chance at +160 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Tai Baribo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+160

First

+475

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+130

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Corners Prediction

Philadelphia Under 4.5 Corners -125

Philadelphia have had under 4.5 corners in six straight away games, with Vancouver conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past six home games. The Philadelphia Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Vancouver

Total

10.90 6.00 4.90

Home

10.60 6.80 3.80

Away

10.60 4.30 6.30

Philadelphia

Total

9.30 5.50 3.80

Home

11.80 7.30 4.50

Away

8.00 4.80 3.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-120

Vancouver Corners

Over 4.5

-137

Under 4.5

-104

Philadelphia Corners

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-127

Most Corners

1

-108

X

+600

2

+120

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union 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.

Caps Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The Vancouver Whitecaps betting odds are +114 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this MLS encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 47% chance of winning. If you want to back the outsider, Philadelphia Union are available at +215.

Should you want to back Vancouver to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -175 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Philadelphia have been chalked up at +125.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -200.

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Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+255

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+140

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-345

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-115

2 Hcp +0.25

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+135

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+143

Brian White Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Those interested in Brian White to find the net anytime can get +123, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +380.

Brian White (Vancouver)

First

+123

Anytime

+380

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia)

First

+160

Anytime

+475

Jayden Nelson (Vancouver)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Thomas Müller (Vancouver)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Milan Iloski (Philadelphia)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Chris Donovan (Philadelphia)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Kenji Cabrera (Vancouver)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Ali Ahmed (Vancouver)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

J.C. Ngando (Vancouver)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Ralph Priso-Mbongue (Vancouver)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Mathías Laborda (Vancouver)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Giuseppe Bovalina (Vancouver)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Jayden Nelson (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+123

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+130

Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-100

Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

Thomas Müller (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-137

Milan Iloski (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Chris Donovan (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-164

Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-182

Kenji Cabrera (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-189

Ali Ahmed (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Jovan Lukić (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-400

Ralph Priso-Mbongue (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-400

J.C. Ngando (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-435

Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-435

Mathías Laborda (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-588

Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-909

Giuseppe Bovalina (Vancouver)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-769

Vancouver Proving Tough Nut to Crack at Home

Vancouver have not tasted defeat at BC Place in three straight matches. Jesper Soerensen's team have clocked up six wins, three draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.40 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Philadelphia have finished with five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Vancouver were involved in a 1-1 draw when last meeting Philadelphia at BC Place.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Vancouver Whitecaps Home Stats		6-3-1	3.60	2.40	1.20	7	3	6	4
Philadelphia Union Away Stats		5-2-3	1.40	0.80	0.60	2	8	3	7

• 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 Philadelphia Union Lineups & Team News

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