Whitecaps II vs LA Galaxy II: match statistics
Whitecaps II vs LA Galaxy II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Whitecaps II play LA Galaxy II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match date is 8 July 2026 at 03:00. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Whitecaps II: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. LA Galaxy II: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Whitecaps II scores 1.37 and concedes 2.05 goals per match. LA Galaxy II scores 1.79 and concedes 1.42. League average: 3.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Whitecaps II 74%, LA Galaxy II 68%. Over 2.5: Whitecaps II 68%, LA Galaxy II 58%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.
xG, shots and style
Whitecaps II has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.60. Whitecaps II: 12.5 shots per match, LA Galaxy II: 13.3.
Match halves
Whitecaps II: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.84. LA Galaxy II: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 1.11.
Goals by minute
Whitecaps II: 61-75 (6 goals). LA Galaxy II: 61-75 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.23 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.
Head-to-head
6 H2H matches: 1-1-4. Average goals 4.17, BTTS 83%.
Match description
I predict an away win (LA Galaxy II). LA sit 11th in the league versus 26th-ranked Whitecaps II; this season the visitors have scored 30 and conceded 24, while the hosts have 22 goals for and 35 against. In their last 5 matches LA are 3-1-1, scored 9 goals and average 2.0 points per game, whereas Whitecaps have scored 5, won once and average 0.8 points per game in the same period. Defensively the visitors look stronger: away they concede 1.38 goals on average and keep 38% clean sheets, while the hosts concede 1.56 at home and have an 11% clean sheet rate. The hosts do generate higher home xG (1.84 vs 1.35), more shots (13.44 vs 11.5) and more shots on target (4.67 vs 3.63), but their conversion rate is 11% versus 12% for LA and their share of goalless games is 22% vs 25%. Considering the visitors' superior form, better defence and more frequent clean sheets, I assess probabilities as: away 55%, draw 25%, home 20%.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Whitecaps II | LA Galaxy II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.37 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
LA Galaxy II is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Whitecaps II · 2 pts / match - LA Galaxy II
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.
LA Galaxy II is 31% better for: goals scored per match.
1.37 goals / match - Whitecaps II · 1.79 goals / match - LA Galaxy II
LA Galaxy II is 44% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.05 goals / match - Whitecaps II · 1.42 goals / match - LA Galaxy II
Whitecaps II scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while LA Galaxy II keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 matches).
LA Galaxy II scores in 89% of matches (17 of 19 matches), while Whitecaps II keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Whitecaps II
Over / Under — LA Galaxy II
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
LA Galaxy II is 77% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / match - Whitecaps II · 1.68 pts / match - LA Galaxy II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Whitecaps II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
LA Galaxy II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 42%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Whitecaps II
LA Galaxy II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Whitecaps II | Liga | LA Galaxy II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.42 | 3.23 | • 3.21 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 61% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 65% | ▼ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 22% | ▲ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 75% | • 74% |
| Goal after half-time | • 84% | 84% | • 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (6): Whitecaps II 1 - 1 - 4 LA Galaxy II. Average goals 4.17, both teams scored in 83% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Whitecaps II vs LA Galaxy II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished Whitecaps II 3:2 LA Galaxy II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Whitecaps II and LA Galaxy II?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Whitecaps II won 1, LA Galaxy II won 4 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.17 goals, with both teams scoring in 83% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Whitecaps II vs LA Galaxy II?
Whitecaps II score 1.37 goals per game on average and LA Galaxy II 1.79. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Whitecaps II's matches and 68% of LA Galaxy II's.
What form are Whitecaps II and LA Galaxy II in?
Over the last 5 games Whitecaps II have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and LA Galaxy II 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Whitecaps II vs LA Galaxy II?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.