Verdict: Los Angeles draw no bet
Best Odds: 4/6
Bookmaker: Unibet
Two sides who are enjoying largely impressive runs of form, Vancouver will welcome Los Angeles to BC Place on Sunday night.
Vancouver Whitecaps
Starting with the hosts, putting in another rugged display last weekend, Vancouver were more than deserving of their point against New England. With it looking like the mood around BC Place at the highest it has been in recent memory, Head Coach Vanni Sartini has been filled with praise for his side’s recent displays. Along with booking their spot in the final of this season’s Canadian Championship thanks to a 2-1 win against York United last month, the Whitecaps have now lost just one of their last seven matchups across all formats. With that stellar run stemming all the way back to May 22nd, Vancouver have also gained a reputation for their success on home soil. On a run that is highlighted by back-to-back 2-1 victories against Real Salt Lake and Dallas on either side of the international break, it should be noted that Sunday’s hosts are unbeaten in front of their own supporters since the start of April.
Team News
Still suffering with a foot injury, Sebastian Berhalter will once again miss out on Sunday night.
Likewise, the Whitecaps are also sweating over the fitness of Michael Baldisimo, Erik Godoy, Thomas Hasal and Cristian Gutierrez.
Los Angeles
As for the visitors, putting in what was another impressive display earlier in the week, Los Angeles are in the midst of a recent purple patch. Eventually storming their way to a 3-1 victory against Dallas on home soil, Head Coach Steve Cherundolo finds his side leading the chase at the top of the Western Conference. Holding a five-point buffer, they have also managed to prove that their US Open Cup defeat last month was just a minor blip. On a run that also saw them land a 2-0 win against the Red Bulls last weekend, it should be highlighted that LAFC have now picked up 13 points from just their last five MLS outings. Landing a 3-1 win when they faced off against Vancouver back in March, there is no doubt that Cherundolo’s squad will be hoping to lay down a similar marker here.
Team News
While former Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale might have joined up with LAFC on a season-long deal, the Welsh icon will not feature here.
Likewise, still dealing with an eye issue, Jake Nerwinski looks set to miss out once again on Sunday night.
Key Factors to Consider
- When the two sides last faced off back on March 30th, Los Angeles picked up a 3-1 victory on home soil.
- Likewise, LAFC have managed to collect 13 points from just their last five MLS matchups.
- However, Vancouver have lost just one of their last seven matchups across all formats.
- Likewise, the Whitecaps are unbeaten at BC Place since the start of April.
- Each of the last five meetings between Sunday’s opponents have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
While LAFC might open Sunday’s meeting at BC Place tipped as a standout pick with the bookmakers, the Western Conference leaders will know that they face a tough test here. Despite enjoying a hugely impressive run of form and mustering 13 points from just their last five MLS contests, Vancouver have managed to find some real resolve over the past couple of months. Suffering just a single defeat from any of their previous seven contests across all formats, the Whitecaps have also continued to shine on home soil. However, although Sunday’s hosts might be unbeaten in front of their own supporters since the start of April, we’re backing an away draw no bet here.
Verdict: Los Angeles draw no bet
Best Odds: 4/6
Bookmaker: Unibet
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