Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Blue-and-White have made it to the playoffs for successive seasons.

Vancouver Whitecaps lock horns with LAFC at the BC Place on Matchday 33 aiming to return to winning ways after failing to win any of their last five games.

Although Vancouver Whitecaps have secured their place in the playoffs for the second consecutive time, the team has failed to perform in the last couple of matches, and to make matters worse they will be without six players for this game after their national teams called them up. Currently, Vanni Sartini’s side are languishing in the eighth position in the Western Conference standings. It remains to be seen what changes Vanni Sartini will be making here.

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— X – Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) October 6, 2024

LAFC are in remarkable form lately winning four consecutive games in a row. It is quite a redemption for Steven Cherundolo’s side who were once struggling to win games and now are consistently delivering the results. The Black and Gold also created history after winning the US Open Cup with a dominant victory over Sporting Kansas City in the final. Although the team is missing some key players for this game, Steven Cherundolo has plenty of quality players to fill the void and will be looking to win this game. 

Kick-Off:

Monday, 14 October 2024 at 12:30 AM UK; at 5:00 AM IST

Location: BC Place, Vancouver

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps)

Brian White is currently leading the goal-scoring charts for the team having netted 15 goals for the team in 28 matches while also assisting another two. After scoring 20 goals last term, White is on the verge of registering the same figure with still a handful of games to play for. He has emerged as a clinical finisher for the team who doesn’t miss many chances and also helps the team in clearing the danger from set pieces due to his excellent physique. 

Olivier Giroud (⁠LAFC)

LAFC are missing several key players for this game which opens the gates for Olivier Giroud to shine here by delivering the goals for the team. Although he has yet to net a goal in the MLS, Giroud has already opened his account for the club in the Leagues Cup victory where he also netted in the final. It is a matter of time before he starts scoring goals as he can be dangerous on any given day when he is in the mood. Hopefully, he will score a goal here and be the match-winner. 

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— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 26, 2024

Match Facts

• Vancouver Whitecaps suffered a 1-0 loss over Minnesota United in the last game
• LAFC secured a dominating 3-0 win over  Sporting Kansas City in the last game
• Vancouver Whitecaps have managed to score just three goals in the last five games

⁠Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Olivier Giroud to score a goal anytime– 6/4 with bet365
• Tip 2: LAFC to win this game – 13/10 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Vancouver Whitecaps to score the first goal– 1/1 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Vancouver Whitecaps will be without a host of players for this game after being called up by their national teams for the international matches. The list includes Ali Ahmed and Sam Adekugbe(Canada), Ryan Gauld (Scotland), Fafa Picault (Haiti), Andres Cubas (Paraguay) and Pedro Vite (Ecuador). 

Meanwhile, LAFC will be without Denis Bouanga (Gabon), Maxime Chanot (Luxembourg), and Cristian Olivera (Uruguay) after being called up by their national teams for their international fixtures. Also, Jesus Murillo and Lorenzo Dellavalle are sidelined due to knee injuries. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 19

⁠Vancouver Whitecaps – 5

LAFC– 9

Draws – 5

Predicted Lineup

Vancouver Whitecaps predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Takaoka (GK); Laborda, Veselinovic, Utvik; Berhalter, Badwal, Schöpf, Johnson; Armstrong, Caicedo; White

⁠LAFC predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Segura, Long; Atuesta, O’Brien, Tillman, Hollingshead; Martinez, Giroud, Bogusz

Match Prediction for Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC

This game will be a tight one as both teams are missing several key players for this game. With the form both teams are in, we expect LAFC to win here after securing four straight wins in a row. 

Prediction: ⁠Vancouver Whitecaps 1-2 LAFC

Telecast for Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC

All MLS 2024 matches are telecasted on Apple TV.

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