Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS Cup 2025 playoffs Western Conference semi-finals

The Los Angeles team eye third final appearance in four years.

BC Place in Vancouver gears up to host the MLS Western Conference semi-finals fixture between the home team, Vancouver Whitecaps, and LAFC.

Vancouver Whitecaps clinched a thrilling win against FC Dallas on penalties in the best-of-three playoffs. From almost losing the last game to Priso scoring the equaliser to take the game to penalties, Vancouver have been truly brilliant in those nervy moments.

LAFC, on the other hand, are coming after two massive wins over Austin to book its spot in the semi-finals. They are playing their third consecutive semi-finals in the last three years and will be eyeing to reach yet another final and cherish their Championship dreams.

Kick-off:

• Location: Vancouver, USA
• Stadium: BC Place
• Date: Sunday, November 23
• Kick-off Time: 8:00 am IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

A clash of giants. Looking back at the previous times Thomas Müller and Son Heung-Min have played each other.📰 https://t.co/6kZJZYoFhC🗓️ Sat Nov 22⏰ 6:30 pm PT (Gates open at 4:30 pm)🆚 @LAFC🏟️ BC Place🎟️ https://t.co/5b2gbP9MXp#VWFC | #OwnTheSummit pic.twitter.com/8QB7Y0WMB8

— X – Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) November 10, 2025

Players to Watch

Thomas Muller (Vancouver)

The veteran German striker will be keen to take Vancouver to their first-ever finals in the MLS. After conquering the German top flight and European football, Muller will set his sights on his first silverware in the American subcontinent.

Denis Bouanga (LAFC)

The Gabonese winger has played for French teams like Nimes and Lorient before making a move to LAFC in 2022. Since then, he has gone on to win the MLS Cup, US Open Cup, and Supporters’ Shield with LAFC. He will be looking forward to adding yet another silverware to his trophy cabinet.

Match Facts

• LAFC won the MLS Championship in 2022.
• They are coming after two big wins over Austin.
• Vancouver are coming after a win over FC Dallas in penalties.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC: Betting Tips and Odds

• LAFC to win the game.
• Heung Min Son to score first.
• Vancouver Whitecaps 1-2 LAFC

Injury and Team News

Vancouver have no injury concerns for the next game.

LAFC will miss out on the services of Igor Jesus, Aaron Long, and Odin Holm.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 25

Vancouver won: 08

LAFC won: 12

Draws: 05

Predicted Lineups

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

Takaoka (GK); Ocampo, Halbouni, Priso, Johnson; Cubas, Berhalter; Sabbi, Muller, Ahmed; Rios

LAFC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Porteous, Segura, Hollingshead; Tillman, Jailson, Delgado; Ordaz, Son, Bouanga

Match Prediction

Looking at LAFC’s dominance in the last few seasons, we expect them to win the next game against Vancouver in a tightly contested game.

Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 1-2 LAFC

Telecast Details

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