Vancouver Whitecaps v Los Angeles FC

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Vancouver Whitecaps head into this upcoming encounter against high-flying Western Conference counterparts, Los Angeles FC, having failed to win any of their previous five games in the MLS, while Los Angeles collected a third win on the trot last time out when the visitors posted a comprehensive 3-0 victory on the road at Sporting Kansas.

Vancouver Whitecaps currently occupy eighth place in the Western Conference ladder where they trail Minnesota United and the top seven pack by a two-point margin with two games remaining of the regular season, so the pressure is now upon Vanni Sartini's side to gain a result here against the visitors.

However, this may be easier said than done for Vancouver Whitecaps, especially as the hosts have slipped to three defeats within their previous five games; losses at the hands of LA Galaxy, Seattle Sounders and Minnesota United, the latter two defeats both being inflicted upon Vancouver on home soil at their BC Place, suggest this upcoming clash is anything but straightforward for the hosts.

Indeed, The Whitecaps have managed to register just one win in their last six games overall which came in the form of a 2-0 home win against San Jose Earthquakes but also includes being dealt three losses within this period as well.

Los Angeles FC have returned to winning ways in the MLS in recent weeks as the visitors have now collected three wins on the trot which has helped Steve Cherundolo's side up into second spot in the Western Conference table and with just two games now remaining of the regular season, the visitors' place in the Final Series has been secured.

After having had to endure a tricky and worrying period of five games without a win which included losses at the hands of Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy and Dallas respectively, three subsequent wins on the trot will have come as a huge relief and a welcome boost for this upcoming trip to Canada.

Important victories against Cincinnati FC, St Louis City and Sporting Kansas respectively have helped Los Angeles FC over the line and the visitors can now approach their final two games of the season in free and confident mood.

The bigger picture shows Los Angeles FC have been dealt just four losses within their previous 21 games overall whilst the visitors have also collected no fewer than 13 wins along the way which should stand the visitors in good stead for this upcoming clash.

Vancouver Whitecaps v Los Angeles FC Verdict

Los Angeles FC have had the better of the recent exchanges against Vancouver Whitecaps as the visitors have won three out of the last four meetings and they look the more likely to take the spoils in this fixture as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Los Angeles win @ 2.45

Other side bets worth considering:

Los Angeles win & Under 3.5 goals @ 3.75

Correct Score: Los Angeles 1-0 @ 12.00