Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC prediction and betting tips on May 12, 2025
Game Prediction
In the regular MLS season, Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles FC will play their match on May 12, 2025. The clubs began the season in very different ways, and the Canadians are clearly aiming for success while hosting one of the league's outsiders.
Our Prediction for Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC
The club from British Columbia is participating in several tournaments simultaneously. On one hand, they managed to win the Canadian Championship for a third consecutive time. However, in MLS, they finished eighth in the Western Conference. After passing Portland Timbers in the wild card round, the team faced Los Angeles, who were the best in the conference that season. Eventually, the representative of California lost in extra time in the next round to Seattle Sounders.
Currently, Los Angeles FC is coached by Steve Cherundolo. Yet, as a manager, the local legend has struggled in MLS this season. Only in the recent rounds did they defeat San Jose and draw with Portland Timbers and St. Louis City. Afterwards, Houston Dynamo scored a couple of unanswered goals against them. However, in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, they managed to overcome Colorado Rapids and Columbus Crew, and even beat Inter Miami at home — but then lost away 1-3. In the next round, Mascherano's charges suffered a 1-5 aggregate defeat over two matches precisely against Vancouver, who secured a spot in the final. Following a strong MLS start, they had a mediocre stretch, but in recent weeks they've been scoring consistently and mainly winning. They secured a 2-1 away win over Real Salt Lake.
The Canadians average two goals per match in MLS, while conceding three times less frequently — 0.73 per game. Their next opponent's stats are almost the opposite — 1.55 scored and 1.45 conceded per game.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC: Key Stats and Trends
- Vancouver Whitecaps have won six of their last eight matches
- 55% of Vancouver's matches end with both teams scoring and an average total goals per match of 2.73
- Los Angeles FC have not lost in four consecutive matches
- 45% of Los Angeles FC's matches end with both teams scoring and an average total goals per match of 3.0
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC: Probable Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps (probable lineup): Takaoka - Adekugbe, Veselinović, Utvik, Bovalina - Mbende, Priso-Mbongue, Bedwell - Nelson, Ríos, Sabbi
Los Angeles FC (probable lineup): Lloris - Segura, Chanot, Long - Hollingshead, Delgado, Jesús, Palencia - Bouanga, Giroud, Ordaz
Previous Matches: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC
The Los Angeles team has won three of the last four head-to-head matches, with only one defeat during this period.
Free Prediction for Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC
The visitors have improved, but not enough to take points against the MLS leader. We predict a win for the Canadians (odds – 2.01).
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