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

The home side seek instant revenge against the Black and Gold Falcons.

Vancouver Whitecaps are set to lock horns against the reigning MLS Western Conference table-toppers Los Angeles FC in the upcoming Major Soccer League fixture at the BC Place Arena in Vancouver.

The home side faced a narrow defeat to Los Angeles FC in their most recent encounter in the opening fixture of the best-of-three clashes at the BMO Stadium in California. A 94th-minute consolation goal from Gauld was not enough as goals from Bouanga and Olivera were sufficient to clinch a victory for the Black and Gold Falcons. The Vancouver-based outfit will be keen to make the most of their home advantage and turn the tables around in the second fixture.

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— X – Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) October 24, 2024

Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, have unarguably been the best team in the competition. They have secured a mammoth 64 points after winning 19 out of their 34 fixtures. After going down to FC Dallas back in September, the California-based outfit have won every single game they have played so far, which also included two victories over their immediate opponent, Vancouver Whitecaps.

KickOff:

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:15 AM IST

Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, United States

Form:

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

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

Players to watch out for:

Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps):

The 28-year-old American striker from Flemington began his footballing journey with Duke Blue Devills during his university days. After rendering his services to the New York Red Bulls for six long years, he joined Vancouver in 2021. Since then, he has registered over a century of appearances for the Whitecaps and netted 46 goals.

His heroics saw Vancouver lifting the Canadian Championship thrice consecutively from 2022 to 2024. He will be looking forward to turning around his team’s fortune and giving a lot of reasons for the home fans to be proud of in the upcoming fixture.

Oliver Giroud (LAFC):

The legendary French centre-forward from Chambery has plied his trade for several top European clubs with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, AC Milan and Montpellier. He has made over a century of appearances for the Les Bleus and is one of the all-time leading goal scorers for the French national team. The 2017 FIFA Puskas Award winner was ordered with the Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2018. He would be keen to make his impact for the California-based outfit and play an integral part in their success.

California love Oliver Giroud reppin’ the @Dodgers ahead of his Audi #MLSCupPlayoffs debut for @LAFC. pic.twitter.com/VunMeOWtHI

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 28, 2024

Match Facts:

• Vancouver Whitecaps won a solitary game in their last five fixtures.
• LAFC won all of their last five matches.
• In their previous encounter, LAFC emerged victorious by 2-1.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC: Betting Tips and Odds:

• LAFC to win: 29/20 with bet365
• Oliver Giroud to score first – 13/2 with Paddy Power
• Vancouver Whitecaps 1-2 LAFC: 15/2 with William Hill

Injuries and Team News:

For Vancouver, there are no active injury concerns or suspension issues.

For LAFC, Lorenzo Dellavale and Jesus Murillo are set to miss the upcoming fixture.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 21

Vancouver won: 06

LAFC won: 11

Draws: 04

Predicted Lineup:

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

Takaoka (GK); Laborda, Veselinovic, Blackmon, Adekugbe; Vite, Cubas, Armstrong; Ahmed, White, Gauld

LAFC predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Chanot, Long; Olivera, Tillman, O’Brien, Hollingshead; Bogusz, Giroud, Bouanga

Match Prediction:

The last two encounters between these two sides resulted in LAFC emerging victorious over Vancouver by a scoreline of 2-1 and we don’t expect anything different when these two sides lock horns again.

Prediction: Vancouver 1-2 LAFC

Telecast Details:

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