Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC: match statistics
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Vancouver Whitecaps played Los Angeles FC in MLS (United States). The match was played on 1 August 2026. Venue: BC Place Stadium. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Vancouver Whitecaps: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Los Angeles FC: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Vancouver Whitecaps scores 2.31 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Los Angeles FC scores 1.89 and concedes 1.00. League average: 3.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Vancouver Whitecaps 50%, Los Angeles FC 39%. Over 2.5: Vancouver Whitecaps 56%, Los Angeles FC 61%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Vancouver Whitecaps has higher xG: 1.97 vs 1.56. Vancouver Whitecaps: 17.1 shots per match, Los Angeles FC: 13.7.
Match halves
Vancouver Whitecaps: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.00. Los Angeles FC: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Vancouver Whitecaps: 16-30 (10 goals). Los Angeles FC: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.23 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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 boast strong home metrics: on average 2.63 goals scored and only 0.5 conceded per home match, with an 88% home win rate and a +17 home goal difference. Los Angeles FC arrive in good form (4 wins in their last 5 matches and 2.4 points per match in that period), but on the road they score just 1.5 goals and concede 1.13 on average, while their away xG is 1.62 versus 2.04 xG for the hosts at home. The hosts register more shots (18.13 vs 14.25) and more shots on target (7 vs 5) and have a higher home conversion rate (14% vs 11%), indicating superior quality and quantity of chances. It should be noted, however, that Vancouver have conceded 8 goals in their last 5 matches compared to 4 conceded by LAFC, which represents a defensive risk despite strong seasonal figures (63% clean sheets at home). Considering the xG advantage, conversion rates and home statistics, I tip the hosts to win and assess the probabilities at roughly 60% for Vancouver, 20% for a draw and 20% for LAFC.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Analyzing the numbers: Vancouver averages 2.2 goals per game this season with xG 1.51, while LAFC has 1.5 goals with xG 1.62, which averaged gives roughly 1.4–1.6 expected goals for each side. In the last 5 matches Vancouver scored 2.4 goals with xG 2.1 and conceded 1.6 on average, whereas LAFC has 2.6 goals with xG 1.61 and concedes only 0.8, indicating high attacking efficiency and simultaneously greater vulnerability from Vancouver in form. This contrasts with Vancouver’s seasonal clean sheet rate of 70% and seasonal BTTS for Vancouver at 30% versus LAFC’s 50% BTTS and 50% clean sheets, which historically reduces the probability of BTTS. However, the league BTTS level is 60%, and in the last 5 matches Vancouver’s BTTS is 80% (LAFC 40%), and the league average goals is 3.24, so considering recent xG (~1.8 for Vancouver and ~1.4 for LAFC) and elevated goal outputs in form, the Both Teams To Score scenario looks more likely. I ultimately assign BTTS 65% for "yes" and 35% for "no", choosing "yes" as the best pick due to the recent run of high-scoring games and strong xG/score signals despite Vancouver’s seasonal clean sheet edge.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The model forecasts expected goals of 1.69 for Vancouver and 1.40 for LAFC, totaling 3.09 goals. This season Vancouver scores 2.2 and concedes 0.9 with an offensive xG of 1.51, while LAFC scores 1.5 and concedes 1.13 with xG 1.62; both teams display high Over 1.5 rates (70% for Vancouver and 75% for LAFC). In the last 5 matches Vancouver averaged 2.4 goals and LAFC 2.6, with Over 2.5 occurring in 60% and 80% of cases respectively, reinforcing the Over 2.5 scenario. A Poisson model with total lambda=3.09 yields roughly 81% probability for Over 1.5, about 60% for Over 2.5 and about 37% for Over 3.5; therefore the strongest signal from the data is backing Over 1.5. Additionally Vancouver has a shot conversion of 17% on 13.3 shots per game, while LAFC averages 14.25 shots and 5.0 on target, suggesting created chances will convert into goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Vancouver have very strong first-half statistics this season: they average 1.2 goals by half-time and concede only 0.2, leading at the break in 40% of matches (4 of 10) and drawing at half-time in 50% (5 of 10), meaning they are not losing after 45 minutes in 90% of cases. Over the full match the hosts score 2.2 goals on average and concede 0.9, average 2.2 points per game and record a 70% win rate, while LAFC register 1.5 goals scored, 1.13 conceded and a 38% win rate — this argues for a Vancouver full-time win. The visitors have slightly higher xG (1.62 vs 1.51) and more shots (14.25 vs 13.3) and shots on target (5.0 vs 4.4), but the Whitecaps compensate with better conversion (17% vs 11%) and frequent clean sheets (70% full-match clean sheets this season and 90% clean sheets at half-time). The last 5 matches, however, favour LAFC (80% wins and leading at half-time in 60% of games), which increases first-half uncertainty; given the hosts’ season-long advantage the most likely scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Vancouver victory (X/1).
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Vancouver Whitecaps | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.40 |
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.
Los Angeles FC is 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 2.4 pts / match - Los Angeles FC
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 22% better for: goals scored per match.
2.31 goals / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.89 goals / match - Los Angeles FC
Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 81% of matches (13 of 16 matches), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 61% (11 of 18 matches).
Los Angeles FC scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 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 — Los Angeles FC
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 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.39 pts / match - Los Angeles FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vancouver Whitecaps - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +3 |
* 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 (10 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). 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
Los Angeles FC
* 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 | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.31 | 3.23 | ▼ 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 62% | • 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 22% | ▲ 61% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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 Los Angeles FC?
The MLS match finished Vancouver Whitecaps 1:1 Los Angeles FC. 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 Los Angeles FC?
Vancouver Whitecaps score 2.31 goals per game on average and Los Angeles FC 1.89. The MLS average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Vancouver Whitecaps's matches and 39% of Los Angeles FC's.
What form are Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles FC in?
Over the last 5 games Vancouver Whitecaps have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Los Angeles FC 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC?
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.