Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United: match statistics
Vancouver Whitecaps showcase an impressive home form with a 100% win record (3/3) and exceptional defensive efficiency - they are yet to concede a goal at home. The hosts also boast better offensive statistics, scoring an average of 2 goals per match with 60% ball possession and a 15% shot conversion rate. Minnesota United has a very poor away form - zero wins, a 50% loss rate, and a negative goal difference (-2), conceding an average of 2.5 goals per match. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors the home side: 1.48 for Vancouver vs 1.32 for Minnesota in the context of their home/away splits. The recent form of both teams (Vancouver: 4-0-1 vs Minnesota: 1-2-2 in their last 5 matches) further solidifies the hosts' advantage. With such a massive disparity in form and statistics, a Vancouver Whitecaps victory is the most probable scenario.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Vancouver Whitecaps played against Minnesota United in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 6:0.
Recent form
Vancouver Whitecaps has 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Minnesota United has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Vancouver Whitecaps scores 2.67 goals per game and allows 0.33. Minnesota United scores 1.33 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Vancouver Whitecaps's games and 67% of Minnesota United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vancouver Whitecaps has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.42 per game. Vancouver Whitecaps takes 14.7 shots per game, while Minnesota United takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Vancouver Whitecaps leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Minnesota United leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Vancouver Whitecaps's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Minnesota United, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 58% 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
Vancouver Whitecaps showcase an impressive home form with a 100% win record (3/3) and exceptional defensive efficiency - they are yet to concede a goal at home. The hosts also boast better offensive statistics, scoring an average of 2 goals per match with 60% ball possession and a 15% shot conversion rate. Minnesota United has a very poor away form - zero wins, a 50% loss rate, and a negative goal difference (-2), conceding an average of 2.5 goals per match. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors the home side: 1.48 for Vancouver vs 1.32 for Minnesota in the context of their home/away splits. The recent form of both teams (Vancouver: 4-0-1 vs Minnesota: 1-2-2 in their last 5 matches) further solidifies the hosts' advantage. With such a massive disparity in form and statistics, a Vancouver Whitecaps victory is the most probable scenario.
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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
| Vancouver Whitecaps | Minnesota United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.47 | 0.33 |
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 126% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.33 pts / game - Minnesota United
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 101% better for: goals scored per game.
2.67 goals / game - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.33 goals / game - Minnesota United
Vancouver Whitecaps is 406% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.33 goals / game - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.67 goals / game - Minnesota United
Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Minnesota United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Minnesota United scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 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 - Vancouver Whitecaps
Over / Under - Minnesota United
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 248% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / game - Vancouver Whitecaps · 0.67 pts / game - Minnesota United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vancouver Whitecaps - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Minnesota United - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.67 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Vancouver Whitecaps
Minnesota United
* 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
| Vancouver Whitecaps | Liga | Minnesota United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.88 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 49% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 58% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 28% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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 Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United?
The MLS match finished Vancouver Whitecaps 6:0 Minnesota United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United?
Vancouver Whitecaps score 2.67 goals per game on average and Minnesota United 1.33. The MLS average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Vancouver Whitecaps's matches and 67% of Minnesota United's.
What form are Vancouver Whitecaps and Minnesota United in?
Over the last 5 games Vancouver Whitecaps have a 3-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Minnesota United 1-1-1 (1.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United?
The statistical background for Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United — 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.