Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps: match statistics
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Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Seattle Sounders plays Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for August 17, 2026. Venue: Lumen Field.
Recent form
Seattle Sounders has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Vancouver Whitecaps has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Seattle Sounders scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 1.29. Vancouver Whitecaps scores 2.24 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.22 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Seattle Sounders's games and 53% of Vancouver Whitecaps's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 53%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vancouver Whitecaps has the higher season xG average, 2.00 to 1.58 per game. Seattle Sounders takes 13.2 shots per game, while Vancouver Whitecaps takes 17.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Seattle Sounders leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Vancouver Whitecaps leads at halftime in 47% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Seattle Sounders's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Vancouver Whitecaps, it is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.22 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
| Seattle Sounders | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.34 |
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.
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 90% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Seattle Sounders · 2.24 goals / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps is 29% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Seattle Sounders · 1 goals / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Seattle Sounders scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 meczów).
Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Seattle Sounders keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 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 - Seattle Sounders
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 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / game - Seattle Sounders · 1.65 pts / game - Vancouver Whitecaps
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Seattle Sounders - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 41%. 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 47% of games and wins 59%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 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 | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Seattle Sounders
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
| Seattle Sounders | Liga | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.47 | 3.22 | • 3.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 61% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 61% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 22% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 77% | • 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 80% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps play?
Seattle Sounders face Vancouver Whitecaps on August 17, 2026 in MLS at Lumen Field. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
Seattle Sounders score 1.18 goals per game on average and Vancouver Whitecaps 2.24. The MLS average is 3.22 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Seattle Sounders's matches and 53% of Vancouver Whitecaps's.
What form are Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps in?
Over the last 5 games Seattle Sounders have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Vancouver Whitecaps 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.