HFX Wanderers FC vs Vancouver FC: match statistics
HFX Wanderers FC vs Vancouver FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
HFX Wanderers FC played against Vancouver FC in Canadian Premier League (Canada). The game was played on May 30, 2026. Venue: Wanderers Grounds. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
HFX Wanderers FC has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Vancouver FC has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
HFX Wanderers FC scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 1.57. Vancouver FC scores 0.71 and allows 1.14. Games in this league average 2.39 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of HFX Wanderers FC's games and 43% of Vancouver FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 14%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vancouver FC has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 0.97 per game. HFX Wanderers FC takes 9.7 shots per game, while Vancouver FC takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
HFX Wanderers FC leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Vancouver FC leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
HFX Wanderers FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Vancouver FC, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Canadian Premier League games average 2.39 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.20 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Vancouver FC holds a clear form advantage: the visitors average 1.6 points per game over the last 5 matches (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), while HFX have only 0.2 points (0 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses). In attack Vancouver scored 7 goals in five matches versus HFX’s 3, and average xG is 1.66 for the visitors away compared to 1.19 xG for the home side, indicating higher quality chances for Vancouver. HFX’s defense is vulnerable: the hosts conceded 11 goals in the last 5 matches and average 2.0 goals conceded per home game, whereas Vancouver concedes 1.0 goal on the road and 5 goals in their last 5 matches. The visitors also generate more shots and shots on target (15.67 shots and 5 on target away versus 12.33 and 4 on target for the hosts); despite the hosts’ higher finishing rate (11% vs 9%), the superiority in chance volume and xG favors Vancouver, so I expect an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I project a BTTS - Yes scenario at 65% versus 35% for No, driven by elevated xG and recent tendency to concede. Both teams show average xG of 1.64 (HFX) and 1.66 (Vancouver), with xG against of 1.29 and 1.08 respectively, yielding approximate expected goals ≈1.36 for the home side and ≈1.48 for the visitors. In the last 5 matches BTTS rate is 60% for both teams; HFX in those 5 matches scored 3 and conceded 11 (0.6 scored, 2.2 conceded), while Vancouver scored 7 and conceded 5 (1.4 scored, 1.0 conceded). Despite HFX’s low seasonal goals scored average 0.25, seasonal BTTS only 25%, and low conversion rate HFX 2% vs Vancouver 9%, the high number of shots (13.75 and 15.67), absence of clean sheets (0% for both) and league BTTS at 52% support backing Both Teams To Score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Based on xG: HFX has xG for 1.64 while Vancouver concedes xG 1.08, yielding an estimated 1.36 goals for the home side ((1.64+1.08)/2=1.36). Vancouver has xG for 1.66 against HFX’s xG conceded 1.29, giving about 1.48 goals for the away side ((1.66+1.29)/2=1.48), totaling ~2.84 expected goals. Actual figures show a finishing discrepancy: HFX scores on average 0.25 goals this season with a shot conversion of 2%, whereas Vancouver scores 1.33 goals with a 9% conversion rate, so the hosts may waste some xG, but the high xG for both teams (1.64 and 1.66) still points to goals. Additionally, both teams have 100% of matches above 0.5 goals this season, and HFX had 60% of their last 5 matches go over 2.5 goals. Therefore the strongest signal is Over 1.5 (I assess 88% probability), Over 2.5 is moderate (66%), and Over 3.5 has low probability (22%).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The home side have major attacking problems: they score on average 0.25 goals per match, compared to Vancouver’s 1.33, and the hosts concede 1.25 on average versus 1.00 for the visitors. In the first half HFX almost always draw — scoredAVGHT_home = 0.0 and drawingAtHTPercentage_home = 100% (4 of 4 matches were level at the break) — which strongly favors a draw at half-time. Despite similar xG (1.64 for HFX vs 1.66 for Vancouver), the visitors have a much better shot conversion: 9% versus 2% for the hosts, translating into a higher goals return. Form also favors the visitors (HFX: lllld, no wins; Vancouver: dwwld, 2 wins in the last 5), so the most likely scenario is a draw at half-time and a Vancouver win at full-time (X/2); additionally, the hosts have never held a lead at the break (leadingAtHT_home = 0.0), so scenarios with HFX leading at half-time are assigned only marginal weight.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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
| HFX Wanderers FC | Vancouver FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.16 |
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.
Vancouver FC is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - HFX Wanderers FC · 1 pts / game - Vancouver FC
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.
HFX Wanderers FC is 61% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - HFX Wanderers FC · 0.71 goals / game - Vancouver FC
Vancouver FC is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - HFX Wanderers FC · 1.14 goals / game - Vancouver FC
HFX Wanderers FC scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 meczów), while Vancouver FC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 meczów).
Vancouver FC scores in 43% of games (3 of 7 meczów), while HFX Wanderers FC keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 meczów).
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 - HFX Wanderers FC
Over / Under - Vancouver FC
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 FC is 165% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.43 pts / game - HFX Wanderers FC · 1.14 pts / game - Vancouver FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
HFX Wanderers FC - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Vancouver FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.9 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
HFX Wanderers FC
Vancouver FC
* 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 (Canadian Premier League).
Teams vs league
| HFX Wanderers FC | Liga | Vancouver FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.71 | 2.39 | ▼ 1.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 54% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 43% | ▼ 14% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 46% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 82% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from HFX Wanderers FC's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Vancouver FC. Games average 2.20 goals, and both teams scored in 40% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of HFX Wanderers FC vs Vancouver FC?
The Canadian Premier League match finished HFX Wanderers FC 1:0 Vancouver FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between HFX Wanderers FC and Vancouver FC?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches HFX Wanderers FC won 3, Vancouver FC won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.20 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before HFX Wanderers FC vs Vancouver FC?
HFX Wanderers FC score 1.14 goals per game on average and Vancouver FC 0.71. The Canadian Premier League average is 2.39 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 71% of HFX Wanderers FC's matches and 43% of Vancouver FC's.
What form are HFX Wanderers FC and Vancouver FC in?
Over the last 5 games HFX Wanderers FC have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Vancouver FC 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for HFX Wanderers FC vs Vancouver FC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for HFX Wanderers FC vs Vancouver FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.