United States - MLSData current as of 07 September 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps vs SJ Earthquakes: match statistics

155%(1.53)
X25%(4.35)
220%(5.50)

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 played SJ Earthquakes in MLS (United States). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.

Current form

Vancouver Whitecaps: 4-0-0, 3.00 points/match. SJ Earthquakes: 3-0-1, 2.25 points/match.

Goal statistics

Vancouver Whitecaps scores 3.50 and concedes 0.25 goals per match. SJ Earthquakes scores 1.50 and concedes 0.25. League average: 3.01 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Vancouver Whitecaps 25%, SJ Earthquakes 0%. Over 2.5: Vancouver Whitecaps 75%, SJ Earthquakes 25%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 60%.

xG, shots and style

Vancouver Whitecaps has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.61. Vancouver Whitecaps: 15.0 shots per match, SJ Earthquakes: 15.3.

Match halves

Vancouver Whitecaps: half-time lead 75%, second-half goals 1.50. SJ Earthquakes: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.75.

Goals by minute

Vancouver Whitecaps: 16-30 (3 goals). SJ Earthquakes: 31-45+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

MLS: 3.01 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 60%.

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 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.

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Half-by-half

0 : 1
1st half
0 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

61Possession (%)39
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
12Shots6
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
6Shots on target3
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
1.6xG0.87
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
3Corners5
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
58Dangerous attacks39
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
11Fouls12
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
1Cards3
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
3.5Goals scored / match1.5
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
0.25Goals conceded / match0.25
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
56%Average possession51%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
6.25Shots on target / match5.25
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

15Shots per match15.25
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
6.25Shots on target5.25
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
23.3%Shot conversion9.8%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
56%Possession51%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
1.71xG for1.61
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
0.89xG against0.96
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

Shooting quality

Vancouver Whitecaps: DominantSJ Earthquakes: Attacking
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
Accuracy (shots on target)42%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.560.29

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Vancouver Whitecaps is 33% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 2.25 pts / match - SJ Earthquakes

Vancouver Whitecaps
WWWW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
4-0-0
3.00 pts / match · goal difference +13
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-0
3.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-0-0
Last 5 at home
3-0-0
WWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 3.5Goals conceded: 0.3xG: 1.71Opponent xG: 0.89BTTS: 25%Over 2.5: 75%
SJ Earthquakes
WWWL
Season result split
75% W0% R25% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-0-1
2.25 pts / match · goal difference +5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-1
2.25 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 away
1-0-0
W
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.5Goals conceded: 0.3xG: 1.61Opponent xG: 0.96BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 25%

Goalshow 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 133% better for: goals scored per match.

3.5 goals / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.5 goals / match - SJ Earthquakes

Vancouver Whitecaps scoring profile: strong

Vancouver Whitecaps scores in 100% of matches (4 of 4 matches), while SJ Earthquakes keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 matches).

SJ Earthquakes scoring profile: mixed

SJ Earthquakes scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Vancouver Whitecaps keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 matches).

14Goals scored (season)6
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
1Goals conceded (season)1
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
3.75Average goals in match1.75
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
14Goals scored (last 5)6
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
1Goals conceded (last 5)1
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal75%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
75%2 goals50%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
75%3 goals25%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
50%4 goals0%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

How often they concede at least...

25%1 goal25%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
0%2 goals0%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
0%3 goals0%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
0%4 goals0%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

* 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.

25%
Vancouver Whitecaps - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.1 of 4 matches
50%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
50%Scored in both halves50%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

BTTS and goal count

25%Min. 3 goals and BTTS0%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
50%Min. 3 goals without BTTS25%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
25%BTTS - last 50%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

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)

1st half

75%Min. 1 goal before half-time75%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
50%Min. 2 goals before half-time25%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
50%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time75%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time0%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
25%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

Match halveswhen 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 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2.5 pts / match - Vancouver Whitecaps · 1.75 pts / match - SJ Earthquakes

Vancouver Whitecaps - half-time state
75% leading25% draw0% trailing
SJ Earthquakes - half-time state
50% leading25% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2.5Points per match (1st half)1.75
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
2Goals scored (1st half)0.75
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
0Goals conceded (1st half)0.25
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
2Average goals (1st half)1
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
100%Clean sheet before half-time75%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
25%No goal before half-time50%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

After half-time (2nd half)

2.5Points per match (2nd half)2.5
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
1.5Goals scored (2nd half)0.75
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
0.25Goals conceded (2nd half)0
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
1.75Average goals (2nd half)0.75
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
75%Clean sheet after half-time100%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes
25%No goal after half-time25%
Vancouver WhitecapsSJ Earthquakes

Vancouver Whitecaps - second-half results

75% W25% R0% P
10
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
10
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.50
PPG before half-time
Lead holding133%

Leads at half-time in 75% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

SJ Earthquakes - second-half results

75% W25% R0% P
7
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
10
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.75
PPG before half-time
Lead holding150%

Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 75%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.3

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Vancouver Whitecaps - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.502.50
Goals scored / match2.01.5
Goals conceded / match0.00.3
Average goals in match2.01.8
1 goal75%75%
2 goals50%50%
3 goals50%25%
Clean sheet100%75%
No goal25%25%
Goal difference+8+5
Half-time: 75% leading - 25% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 75% won - 25% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 8
SJ Earthquakes - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.752.50
Goals scored / match0.80.8
Goals conceded / match0.30.0
Average goals in match1.00.8
1 goal75%75%
2 goals25%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet75%100%
No goal50%25%
Goal difference+2+3
Half-time: 50% leading - 25% draw - 25% trailing
2nd half: 75% won - 25% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 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 minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Vancouver Whitecaps
ScoredConceded
2
0
0-15
3
0
16-30
3
0
31-45
3
0
46-60
2
1
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

SJ Earthquakes
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
1
1
16-30
2
0
31-45
2
0
46-60
0
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.75
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.9 : 0.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
91%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
13%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
75%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Vancouver Whitecaps

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.82
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+2.43
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.79
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.64
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
178%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
24%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.5
Late goals
7% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
7%

SJ Earthquakes

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.65
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.60
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.11
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.71
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
144%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
13%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).

Teams vs league

Vancouver WhitecapsLigaSJ Earthquakes
Average goals in match 3.753.01 1.75
Both teams scored 25%50% 0%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 75%60% 25%
Clean sheets 75%29% 75%
Goal before half-time 75%72% 75%
Goal after half-time 75%84% 75%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.01
Average goals per match
50%
Both teams scored
60%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.97
Home goals / match
1.04
Away goals / match
+89%
Home attack advantage
+47%
Home defence advantage
+31%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
40%
2 goals
24%
3 goals
7%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
84%
1 goal
46%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. SJ EarthquakesYellow cardTimo Werner
  2. SJ EarthquakesGoalBeau Leroux
  3. SJ EarthquakesSubstitutionOn: Ian HarkesOff: Ronaldo Augusto Vieira Nan
  4. Vancouver WhitecapsSubstitutionOn: Thomas MüllerOff: Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly
  5. SJ EarthquakesYellow cardDeJuan Jones
  6. Vancouver WhitecapsYellow cardJean-Claude Ngando Mbende
  7. Vancouver WhitecapsSubstitutionOn: Jeevan Singh BadwalOff: Jean-Claude Ngando Mbende
  8. Vancouver WhitecapsSubstitutionOn: Rayan ElloumiOff: Mihail Gherasimencov
  9. SJ EarthquakesYellow cardPreston Judd

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Chris PensoMatches officiated: 8
4.75Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 238%Home wins25%Draws38%Away wins

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 3.50 goals per game on average and SJ Earthquakes 1.50. The MLS average is 3.01 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Vancouver Whitecaps's matches and 0% of SJ Earthquakes's.

What form are Vancouver Whitecaps and SJ Earthquakes in?

Over the last 5 games Vancouver Whitecaps have a 4-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and SJ Earthquakes 3-0-1 (2.25 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.