LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps: match statistics
LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
LA Galaxy played against Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS (United States). The game was played on May 3, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
LA Galaxy has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Vancouver Whitecaps has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
LA Galaxy scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.60. Vancouver Whitecaps scores 2.78 and allows 0.56. Games in this league average 3.21 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 90% of LA Galaxy's games and 33% of Vancouver Whitecaps's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 67%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vancouver Whitecaps has the higher season xG average, 2.03 to 1.65 per game. LA Galaxy takes 14.2 shots per game, while Vancouver Whitecaps takes 18.0.
First-half and second-half trends
LA Galaxy leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Vancouver Whitecaps leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.11 after halftime.
When the teams score
LA Galaxy's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Vancouver Whitecaps, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.21 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
I predict an away win (Vancouver Whitecaps). Vancouver have 8 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss this season and a 100% away win rate, while LA Galaxy at home have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses. The visitors have scored 25 goals this season (11 in the last 5 matches), averaging 4.0 goals per away match, versus the hosts’ 15 goals (7 in the last 5) and 1.6 goals at home, indicating a clear attacking advantage for Vancouver. Vancouver’s efficiency is confirmed by a 24% conversion rate and 8 shots on target per match versus LA’s 11% and 7.4 shots on target; average xG is 2.00 for Vancouver away compared to 1.82 for LA at home, while xG against is 0.79 vs 1.19, which further favors the visitors in terms of defense and quality of chances. Considering form as well (Vancouver 4 wins in the last 5 and 2.4 points per game vs LA 2 wins and 1.4 points), I assess a high probability of an away victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I back BTTS - Yes based on strong scoring signals from both sides: Vancouver has a season BTTS of 100% and has scored 25 goals this season (avg 4.0 per match), and in the last 5 matches they average 2.2 goals (11 in 5). Although LA Galaxy maintain many clean sheets this season (63% of matches without conceding and an avg 0.5 goals conceded per match), their last-5 form shows the opposite trend — they concede 1.8 goals on average and have BTTS in 80% of those games. Additionally, recent xG favors Vancouver: last 5 xG are 2.1 for the away side versus 1.23 for the home side, while season xG are similar (2.04 vs 2.0), suggesting both teams will create chances. Considering the league BTTS trend of 57% and the fact that seasonal and recent forms favor goals from Vancouver and a weakened LA defense over the last five matches, I estimate BTTS probability at 70% vs 30% No Goal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The combined xG of both teams is 2.04 (LA Galaxy) + 2.00 (Vancouver) = 4.04, which suggests an expected goal total above 4.0. Seasonal stats show Vancouver’s matches ended Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 in 100% of cases, while LA’s matches finished Over 2.5 in 63% and Over 3.5 in 38%; this is a strong signal for a high aggregate goal count. Vancouver averages 4.0 goals per game and LA 2.63, while LA also has a 63% clean sheet rate which theoretically reduces the frequency of BTTS, but Vancouver’s season data indicate BTTS in 100% of their matches. An xG-based model (total xG 4.04) yields distributional probabilities P(>2.5) ≈77% and P(>3.5) ≈57% (Poisson). However, given Vancouver’s 100% Over 2.5/3.5 and LA’s 100% Over 2.5 in the last 5 matches, I adjust estimates to Over 2.5 ≈86% and Over 3.5 ≈68%. Therefore I recommend backing Over 2.5 as the best line: the combination of xG=4.04, Vancouver’s season-long 100% record and LA’s 63% supports the strongest and most consistent signal.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
LA Galaxy led at the break in 63% of their matches and scores on average 1.75 goals before half-time, while Vancouver averages 1.0 goal by the break and led at the break in 60% of their last 5 matches. Home xG is 2.04 versus 2.00 for the away side, and shots on target are 7 versus 8, indicating a similar number of chances; historically, however, more goals have been scored before the break by LA Galaxy (18 first-half goals versus 1 for the visitors). Seasonally LA Galaxy wins 88% of matches and concedes on average 0.5 goals per game, which increases the likelihood of maintaining a lead; at the same time Vancouver are in good form (80% wins in the last 5). As a result the most likely scenario is 1/1 (I assign this a 50% probability), other reasonable options are 1/X (9%) and 2/2 (17%) given the even xG and the visitors’ offensive form.
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
| LA Galaxy | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.39 |
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 Whitecaps is 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - LA Galaxy · 2.4 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 85% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - LA Galaxy · 2.78 goals / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps is 186% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.6 goals / game - LA Galaxy · 0.56 goals / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of games (10 of 10 meczów), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 56% (5 of 9 meczów).
Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 meczów), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 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 - LA Galaxy
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 62% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - LA Galaxy · 2.11 pts / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 67% of games and wins 89%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* 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 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
LA Galaxy
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
| LA Galaxy | Liga | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.10 | 3.21 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 90% | 58% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 62% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 24% | ▲ 56% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 90% | 74% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
The MLS match finished LA Galaxy 1:1 Vancouver Whitecaps. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
LA Galaxy score 1.50 goals per game on average and Vancouver Whitecaps 2.78. The MLS average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 90% of LA Galaxy's matches and 33% of Vancouver Whitecaps's.
What form are LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps in?
Over the last 5 games LA Galaxy have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Vancouver Whitecaps 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.