LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Leagues Cup

A point here will see the Falcons progress to the next round.

LAFC have been in impressive form this campaign as they occupy the second spot in the MLS Western Conference. They have started their campaign in the Leagues Cup in emphatic fashion after securing a well-deserved 3-0 victory over Mexican side Club Tijuana to top the group. 

The sensational duo of Denis Bouanga and Cristian Olivera who netted a brace helped the team to take a step closer to the next round. With this win, they are in a comfortable position and a point here will see them secure their passage in the next round. 

Vancouver Whitecaps have suffered a dip in form lately after losing two consecutive matches against Houston in the MLS and against Wrexham in a friendly match. However, they will now have to shift their focus to the Leagues Cup as two vital fixtures await their fate for the next round. 

They are now set to face an in-form LAFC in this match followed by a match against Mexican side Club Tijuana. These two matches will decide their fate whether they will progress to the next round or not. A win will probably increase their chance of making it into the next rounds. 

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 3:30 AM UK

Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 8:00 AM IST

Location: BMO Stadium

Form:

LAFC (in all competitions): W-L-D-W-W

Vancouver Whitecaps (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Cristian Olivera (LAFC) 

Although Denis Bouanga and Mateusz Bogusz have taken the limelight this season due to their goals, it is Cristian Olivera who has been in scintillating form for the team since returning from Copa America. In the last two matches, he has netted three goals and provided one assist to cap off a brilliant performance. On his day, the tricky forward can be a nightmare for the defenders due to his excellent dribbling ability and pace. 

Brain White (Vancouver Whitecaps) 

The USA international has been in prolific form this season after scoring 12 goals for the team in 28 matches. Brain White played a vital role in the match against St. Louis City where he scored a brace to help the team register a vital win. He is a tall physical striker who provides excellent linkup play and can be a massive threat from the set pieces due to his aerial presence. 

Match Facts

• LAFC are unbeaten in the last three matches
• Vancouver Whitecaps have suffered two consecutive losses in a row
• LAFC have won their last three matches against Vancouver Whitecaps

⁠LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: LAFC to win this match
• Tip 2: Both teams to score
• Tip 3: Denis Bouanga to score anytime

Injury & Team News

LAFC have all the players available at their disposal except for Lorenzo Dellavalle who is sidelined due to a knee injury. 

Meanwhile, the Vancouver Whitecaps have been hit with a huge setback after their ever-reliable Ryan Guald was ruled out for a certain period after suffering an injury. He will be joined on the sidelines by Tristan Blackmon who will miss this match due to a groin injury. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches– 18

LAFC– 9

Vancouver Whitecaps–5

Draw– 4

Predicted Lineup

⁠LAFC predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Lloris (GK); Long, Chanot, Murillo; Palencia, Sanchez, Segura, Campos; Olivera, Kamara, Bouanga

Vancouver Whitecaps predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Takaoka (GK); Utvik, Vaselinovic, Martins; Ahmed, Vite, Cubas, Berhalter; Raposo, White, Picault

Match Prediction for ⁠LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

LAFC have been in rampant form this season overall as they take on Vancouver Whitecaps who have failed to get the better of them in recent encounters. The team put on an excellent display in the last match and we expect a similar performance against a well-known opponent with whom they have enjoyed great success in recent matches.

Prediction: ⁠LAFC 3-1 Vancouver Whitecaps

Telecast for ⁠LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

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