MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC Preview, Odds, Prediction

Vancouver Whitecaps await LAFC in the last match of Saturday’s MLS program. Now, even though the Canadians didn’t lose for a long time, they aren’t satisfied with the recent performances. On the other side, LAFC is experiencing trouble, and Bob Bradley’s unit needs to come up with a solution on how to fix that in the shortest possible time. Otherwise, their playoff spot could be endangered. The difference between these two sides is only three points, which adds additional pressure on both the Whitecaps and the FC, and makes the matchup even more interesting.

Preview

Vancouver Whitecaps (+290) are without a loss for the past seven matches and have just one defeat in the recent 10 events. However, during that span, the Canadian franchise posted just two victories and astonishing seven draws.

We can’t say what is the matter with Marc Dos Santos’ guys who simply don’t have luck in the decisive moments and fail to close matches. Certain problems with injuries have been a limiting factor, but overall, it really seems that this crew isn’t fulfilling its potential.

Whitecaps have just one win in the last five home games, and four of those contests were with over 2.5 goals. They would lose to Real Salt Lake and LA Galaxy, then beat Galaxy, before playing 0-0 vs Houston and 2-2 against Minnesota United.

LAFC (-115) is without a victory for six matches, and that is a real problem. Why? Well, the FC is outside the playoff zone, which is terrible for one title contender. Right now, they are one point behind Portland Timbers, sitting eighth in the West.

Bob Bradley’s unit has three straight losses. The series started at home to Sporting Kansas City, who demolished Carlos Vela and the boys with 1-4. After that came two road-defats, in San Jose, 2-1, and Atlanta, 1-0.

LAFC plays efficient matches, and six consecutive until the most recent one in Georgia when FC lost to United were with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals.

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Lucas Cavallini is out for this one due to a knee injury, while Cristian Gutierrez has problems with his muscle.

Duenas, Opuku, and Segura are all unavailable for Bradley, while Kim Moon-Hwan stands as doubtful.

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Less than a month ago, FC hosted the Whitecaps in LA. That matchup ended with a draw, 2-2, despite the guests having a 0-2 lead in the first half.

We also need to say that the last four head-to-head games here have ended with over 2.5 goals, and three were with both teams to score.

Prediction

We are all in for high efficiency here. Whitecaps are coming back home and are eager to show their worth and finally record a win. The only way for them to do that is to score goals, not enter some tactical battle with the guests who have much better individuals. The odds for over 2.5 scores here are at -175, and both teams to score are -140, which is our final suggestion. We believe that both the FC and the Whitecaps won’t calculate but go out on the field and attack from the first minute.

Pick: Over 1.5 goals.