Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps: match statistics
Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Los Angeles FC played against Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS (United States). The game was played on October 11, 2026. Venue: BMO Stadium. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Los Angeles FC has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Vancouver Whitecaps has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Los Angeles FC scores 1.54 goals per game and allows 1.07. Vancouver Whitecaps scores 2.22 and allows 1.07. Games in this league average 3.25 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Los Angeles FC's games and 48% of Vancouver Whitecaps's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 63%, 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, 1.99 to 1.57 per game. Los Angeles FC takes 14.2 shots per game, while Vancouver Whitecaps takes 17.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Los Angeles FC leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Vancouver Whitecaps leads at halftime in 48% and scores 1.04 after halftime.
When the teams score
Los Angeles FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 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 3.25 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 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 Whitecaps hold a slight edge thanks to their more effective attack: away from home, they average 2.18 goals from an xG of 1.92, while Los Angeles FC average 1.92 goals and an xG of 1.68 at home. The visitors also pose a greater threat in front of goal, averaging 6.27 shots on target away compared with the hosts’ 5.15 at home. In their last five matches, Vancouver have scored 11 goals and won twice, while Los Angeles have scored 7 and recorded one victory. However, home advantage keeps the outcome open: Los Angeles have won 62% of their home matches and concede an average of just 0.85 goals there, while Vancouver win 55% of their away matches and concede 1.09 goals. The visitors’ slight advantage in the number and quality of chances points to an away win, although the hosts’ solid defense makes this prediction less certain.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Los Angeles FC average 2.33 goals per match, while Vancouver Whitecaps average 2.08, giving both teams a strong basis for finding the net. In their last 5 matches, the hosts conceded an average of 1.6 goals and the visitors 2.0, boosting the chances of both attacks despite their stronger defensive records over the season. The case for BTTS - Yes is also supported by both teams scoring in 60% of Los Angeles FC's last 5 matches and 80% of Vancouver's. A significant counterargument is that the hosts kept a clean sheet in 47% of their matches, so the likelihood of goals at both ends is not overwhelming. However, current defensive form and average attacking xG of 2.08 for Los Angeles FC and 1.89 for Vancouver tip the forecast towards BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Los Angeles FC score an average of 2.33 goals per match, while Vancouver average 2.18; their xG averages are 2.08 and 1.92, respectively, pointing to strong attacking potential from both teams. In their last five matches, Vancouver scored an average of 2.2 goals, while Los Angeles conceded 1.6, giving the visitors a solid basis to get on the scoresheet. At least two goals were scored in 80% of Los Angeles matches and 82% of Vancouver matches, making Over 1.5 the strongest pick. The higher line is less certain: at least three goals were scored in 67% and 55% of their matches, respectively, while Los Angeles kept a clean sheet in 47% of matches. The 3.30-goal forecast supports a high-scoring game, but does not justify the same level of confidence in Over 2.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Los Angeles FC are more likely to lead at the break than Vancouver Whitecaps, doing so in 53% of matches compared with 42%, and average 1.47 first-half goals versus 0.83 for the visitors. In their last five matches, the hosts led at half-time three times, while Vancouver were also trailing at the break three times, strengthening the case for Los Angeles FC to lead at half-time. Full-season averages support them maintaining that advantage: the hosts score 2.33 goals and concede 0.93 per match, compared with 2.08 and 1.25 for the visitors; Los Angeles FC also win 60% of their matches, against Vancouver’s 50%. The main threat to the 1/1 scenario is the visitors’ second-half play, in which they average 1.25 goals, but the hosts concede just 0.20 goals per match after the break. Therefore, a home lead at half-time followed by a home win remains the most likely single outcome.
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
| Los Angeles FC | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Los Angeles FC · 1.4 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 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.54 goals / game - Los Angeles FC · 2.22 goals / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Los Angeles FC scores in 79% of games (22 of 28 games), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 41% (11 of 27 games).
Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 85% of games (23 of 27 games), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 46% (13 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 - Los Angeles FC
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / game - Los Angeles FC · 1.63 pts / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 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 48% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
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
Los Angeles FC
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
| Los Angeles FC | Liga | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.61 | 3.25 | • 3.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 64% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 64% | • 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 46% | 21% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 82% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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 Los Angeles FC's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Vancouver Whitecaps. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
The MLS match finished Los Angeles FC 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 Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
Los Angeles FC score 1.54 goals per game on average and Vancouver Whitecaps 2.22. The MLS average is 3.25 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Los Angeles FC's matches and 48% of Vancouver Whitecaps's.
What form are Los Angeles FC and Vancouver Whitecaps in?
Over the last 5 games Los Angeles FC have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
The statistical background for Los Angeles FC 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.