Vancouver Whitecaps vs SJ Earthquakes: match statistics
Vancouver Whitecaps are displaying impressive home form with three consecutive wins and a 100% record at their stadium, scoring an average of 3.33 goals per match while keeping clean sheets in all home games. The hosts dominate possession (56%) and exhibit a high shot conversion rate (23%), translating into an offensive edge confirmed by 14 goals in four matches. SJ Earthquakes, despite good overall form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), present much more modest away statistics – averaging only 1 goal per game and a lower xG (0.94 vs 1.6 for the hosts). The difference in goal difference (+10 for Vancouver vs +1 for SJ) and the advantage in expected goals clearly favor the home side. Considering all factors, Vancouver Whitecaps have solid grounds to secure a win, although the visitors' robust defense (100% CS% away) could make the match more balanced than the hosts' offensive stats suggest.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs SJ Earthquakes: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Vancouver Whitecaps play SJ Earthquakes in MLS (United States). The match date is 22 March 2026 at 03:30. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Vancouver Whitecaps: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. SJ Earthquakes: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Vancouver Whitecaps scores 2.47 and concedes 1.07 goals per match. SJ Earthquakes scores 2.13 and concedes 1.19. League average: 3.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Vancouver Whitecaps 53%, SJ Earthquakes 56%. Over 2.5: Vancouver Whitecaps 60%, SJ Earthquakes 63%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Vancouver Whitecaps has higher xG: 2.00 vs 1.58. Vancouver Whitecaps: 17.5 shots per match, SJ Earthquakes: 13.8.
Match halves
Vancouver Whitecaps: half-time lead 53%, second-half goals 1.07. SJ Earthquakes: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.13.
Goals by minute
Vancouver Whitecaps: 16-30 (10 goals). SJ Earthquakes: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.30 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Vancouver Whitecaps are displaying impressive home form with three consecutive wins and a 100% record at their stadium, scoring an average of 3.33 goals per match while keeping clean sheets in all home games. The hosts dominate possession (56%) and exhibit a high shot conversion rate (23%), translating into an offensive edge confirmed by 14 goals in four matches. SJ Earthquakes, despite good overall form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), present much more modest away statistics – averaging only 1 goal per game and a lower xG (0.94 vs 1.6 for the hosts). The difference in goal difference (+10 for Vancouver vs +1 for SJ) and the advantage in expected goals clearly favor the home side. Considering all factors, Vancouver Whitecaps have solid grounds to secure a win, although the visitors' robust defense (100% CS% away) could make the match more balanced than the hosts' offensive stats suggest.
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
| Vancouver Whitecaps | SJ Earthquakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 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.
Vancouver Whitecaps is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 0.8 pts / match - SJ Earthquakes
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 16% better for: goals scored per match.
2.47 goals / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 2.13 goals / match - SJ Earthquakes
Vancouver Whitecaps is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.07 goals / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.19 goals / match - SJ Earthquakes
Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 87% of matches (13 of 15 matches), while SJ Earthquakes keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 matches).
SJ Earthquakes scores in 88% of matches (14 of 16 matches), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 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 — SJ Earthquakes
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 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.69 pts / match - SJ Earthquakes
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vancouver Whitecaps - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 53% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
SJ Earthquakes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -5 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
SJ Earthquakes
* 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 | SJ Earthquakes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.53 | 3.30 | • 3.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 62% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 63% | • 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 21% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 77% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 81% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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 SJ Earthquakes. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Vancouver Whitecaps vs SJ Earthquakes?
The MLS match finished Vancouver Whitecaps 0:1 SJ Earthquakes. 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 SJ Earthquakes?
Vancouver Whitecaps score 2.47 goals per game on average and SJ Earthquakes 2.13. The MLS average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Vancouver Whitecaps's matches and 56% of SJ Earthquakes's.
What form are Vancouver Whitecaps and SJ Earthquakes in?
Over the last 5 games Vancouver Whitecaps have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and SJ Earthquakes 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vancouver Whitecaps vs SJ Earthquakes?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Vancouver Whitecaps vs SJ Earthquakes: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.