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
Key match information
Vancouver Whitecaps played Minnesota United in MLS (United States). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 6:0.
Current form
Vancouver Whitecaps: 3-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Minnesota United: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match.
Goal statistics
Vancouver Whitecaps scores 2.67 and concedes 0.33 goals per match. Minnesota United scores 1.33 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.88 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Vancouver Whitecaps 33%, Minnesota United 67%. Over 2.5: Vancouver Whitecaps 67%, Minnesota United 67%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 58%.
xG, shots and style
Vancouver Whitecaps has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.42. Vancouver Whitecaps: 14.7 shots per match, Minnesota United: 13.7.
Match halves
Vancouver Whitecaps: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 1.33. Minnesota United: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Vancouver Whitecaps: 16-30 (2 goals). Minnesota United: 31-45+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.88 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 58%.
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 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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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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 126% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.33 pts / match - 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 match.
2.67 goals / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.33 goals / match - Minnesota United
Vancouver Whitecaps is 406% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.33 goals / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.67 goals / match - Minnesota United
Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Minnesota United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
Minnesota United scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 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 - Minnesota United
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 248% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 0.67 pts / match - Minnesota United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vancouver Whitecaps - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Minnesota United - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.33 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.67 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Vancouver Whitecaps
Minnesota United
* 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 | Minnesota United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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.