Austin vs Vancouver Whitecaps: match statistics
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Austin vs Vancouver Whitecaps: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Austin plays Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Q2 Stadium.
Recent form
Austin has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Vancouver Whitecaps has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Austin scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.82. Vancouver Whitecaps scores 2.18 and allows 1.07. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Austin's games and 50% of Vancouver Whitecaps's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 61%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vancouver Whitecaps has the higher season xG average, 1.96 to 1.23 per game. Austin takes 10.6 shots per game, while Vancouver Whitecaps takes 17.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Austin leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Vancouver Whitecaps leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Austin's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). For Vancouver Whitecaps, it is minutes 16-30 (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Austin | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Austin is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Austin · 1 pts / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 69% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Austin · 2.18 goals / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps is 70% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.82 goals / game - Austin · 1.07 goals / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Austin scores in 79% of games (22 of 28 games), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 39% (11 of 28 games).
Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 86% of games (24 of 28 games), while Austin keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Austin
Over / Under - Vancouver Whitecaps
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 39% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / game - Austin · 1.68 pts / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Austin - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Vancouver Whitecaps - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (21). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Austin
Vancouver Whitecaps
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Austin | Liga | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.11 | 3.26 | • 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 64% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 64% | ▼ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 20% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 78% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 82% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Austin's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Vancouver Whitecaps. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Austin and Vancouver Whitecaps play?
Austin face Vancouver Whitecaps on October 18, 2026 in MLS at Q2 Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Austin vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
Austin score 1.29 goals per game on average and Vancouver Whitecaps 2.18. The MLS average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Austin's matches and 50% of Vancouver Whitecaps's.
What form are Austin and Vancouver Whitecaps in?
Over the last 5 games Austin have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Vancouver Whitecaps 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Austin vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
The statistical background for Austin vs Vancouver Whitecaps — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.