Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The Sounders dominated the Whitecaps when these sides last battled.

Vancouver Whitecaps are all set to host Seattle Sounders FC in the Western Conference fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The interesting contest between the two teams will take place at BC Place.

The Whitecaps are on top of the Western Conference MLS points table as of now. They have contested 15 league fixtures and have won nine of them. Vancouver Whitecaps will be at home and will be looking to continue their form in the Major League Soccer this season.

They faced a setback when they lost the Concacaf Champions Cup final fixture against Liga MX side Cruz Azul. The hosts might be low on confidence because of the loss in their last fixture.

Seattle Sounders are placed fourth on the Western Conference table of Major League Soccer. They will soon compete in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. They will be looking to get a positive result here against the table toppers. The Sounders are in decent form.

Kick-off:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Stadium: BC Place
• Date: Monday, June 9
• Kick-off Time: 06:30 IST/ 02:00 GMT [Sunday, June 8: 21:00 ET/ 18:00 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Vancouver Whitecaps: D-D-W-D-L

Seattle Sounders FC: L-D-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps)

In 12 Major League Soccer matches this season, Brian White has scored 10 goals for the Vancouver Whitecaps this season. He is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts. The Whitecaps are looking to make a comeback here, and White can help them do so by scoring a goal or two.

Albert Rusnak (Seattle Sounders FC)

The 30-year-old Slovakian midfielder has been a crucial part of Seattle Sounders’ lineup each time he is on the field. Albert Rusnak is also the top goal-getter for the Sounders in the MLS this season. He has 10 goal involvements in 16 league games. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Rusnak can do it all.

Match Facts

• Neither of the teams have won any of their last fixtures.
• Vancouver Whitecaps have won two of their last five matches against the Sounders.
• Seattle Sounders FC have only been able to win one of their last five games against the Whitecaps.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @5/2 bet365
• Brian White to score @21/4 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @12/5 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Ryan Gauld is injured, hence keeping him out of action for the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Seattle Sounders FC will be without the services of Jordan Morris, Kee Hee Kim and a couple of other players as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 42

Vancouver Whitecaps won: 10

Seattle Sounders FC won: 20

Draws: 12

Predicted Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Takaoka (GK); Ocampo, Vaselinovic, Blackmon, Adekugbe; Vite, Cubas, Ngando; Ahmed, White, Nelson

Seattle Sounders predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Frei (GK); Kossa-Rienzi; Ragen, Bell, Tolo; Vargas, Roldan; De la Vega; Rusnak, Rothrock; Musovski

Match Prediction

The upcoming contest between the two sides is going to be a close one. The Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders FC MLS 2025 fixture is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 Seattle Sounders FC

Telecast Details

Worldwide: Apple TV

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