Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy: match statistics
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Vancouver Whitecaps play LA Galaxy in MLS (United States). The match date is 10 September 2026. Venue: BC Place Stadium.
Current form
Vancouver Whitecaps: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. LA Galaxy: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Vancouver Whitecaps scores 2.29 and concedes 0.86 goals per match. LA Galaxy scores 1.22 and concedes 1.52. League average: 3.19 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Vancouver Whitecaps 43%, LA Galaxy 74%. Over 2.5: Vancouver Whitecaps 52%, LA Galaxy 61%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
Vancouver Whitecaps has higher xG: 2.00 vs 1.50. Vancouver Whitecaps: 17.3 shots per match, LA Galaxy: 12.9.
Match halves
Vancouver Whitecaps: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 1.05. LA Galaxy: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Vancouver Whitecaps: 16-30 (11 goals). LA Galaxy: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.19 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
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
| Vancouver Whitecaps | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.23 |
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.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1 pts / match - LA Galaxy
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 88% better for: goals scored per match.
2.29 goals / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.22 goals / match - LA Galaxy
Vancouver Whitecaps is 77% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.86 goals / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.52 goals / match - LA Galaxy
Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 matches).
LA Galaxy scores in 87% of matches (20 of 23 matches), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 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 - Vancouver Whitecaps
Over / Under - LA Galaxy
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.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 53% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.09 pts / match - LA Galaxy
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vancouver Whitecaps - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 62%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). 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
Vancouver Whitecaps
LA Galaxy
* 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).
Teams vs league
| Vancouver Whitecaps | Liga | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.14 | 3.19 | ▼ 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 62% | ▲ 74% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 61% | • 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 21% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 81% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Vancouver Whitecaps 0 - 1 - 0 LA Galaxy. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
When do Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy play?
Vancouver Whitecaps face LA Galaxy on 10 September 2026 in MLS at BC Place Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy?
Vancouver Whitecaps score 2.29 goals per game on average and LA Galaxy 1.22. The MLS average is 3.19 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Vancouver Whitecaps's matches and 74% of LA Galaxy's.
What form are Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy in?
Over the last 5 games Vancouver Whitecaps have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and LA Galaxy 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy?
The statistical background for Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy — 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.