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Vancouver Whitecaps 1-3 LA Galaxy


Major League Soccer Matchday 12
BC Place

20'
A. Cubas
25'
M. Yamane
45+2'
R. Veselinovic
54'
A. Ahmed
56'
D. Joveljic
Gabriel Pec
77'
B. White
R. Gauld
80'
J. Paintsil
R. Puig
82'
D. Fagundez
J. Paintsil
83'
None
85'
B. White

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
2.00
4.00
3.25
Prob.
50%
25%
30.8%

Key points

• Vancouver Whitecaps are currently at the top of the league table with 13 points from 6 games, displaying excellent form.
• Whitecaps have scored 14 goals in their last 6 games, conceding only 6, showcasing a solid defense and prolific attack.
• LA Galaxy are in 2nd place with 12 points from 7 games, with 13 goals scored and 10 conceded in their last 6 matches.
• Galaxy's away form has seen 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 6 games, with 5 out of 6 matches having over 2.5 goals.
• Head-to-head statistics show Vancouver has 15 wins, Galaxy has 11 wins, with an average of 1.5 goals per match.
• The most common result in matches between the two is a 0-2 victory for LA Galaxy.

Current streaks

Vancouver Whitecaps

Wins
2
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
2
Clean sheets
1
Since a clean sheet
0

LA Galaxy

Wins
0
Since a win
1
Losses
1
Since a loss
0
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
1

Recent form

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps are currently in excellent form, sitting atop the league table with an impressive 13 points from their first 6 games. They have won four of their last six matches, including three consecutive victories in their most recent outings. The Whitecaps have been scoring goals at a prolific rate, netting 14 times in their last 6 games, an average of 2.33 goals per game. Their defense has also been solid, conceding just 6 goals in the same period. The team's goal difference of 8 is a testament to their dominant performances. It's worth noting that the Whitecaps have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their 4-0 thrashing of Toronto FC on April 6th stands out as a particularly impressive result.

LA Galaxy

The LA Galaxy currently sit in 2nd place in the league with 12 points from 7 games, demonstrating a strong start to the season. Over their last six matches, they have recorded an impressive 3 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss, scoring 13 goals while conceding 10. This gives them a goal difference of +3 and an average of 2.17 goals scored per game, indicating a potent attack. However, their defense has been less solid, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in the last six matches. The Galaxy's games have been consistently high-scoring, with 83% of their matches featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the back of the net. Notable results include a thrilling 3-3 draw against St. Louis CITY and a narrow 2-1 defeat to local rivals Los Angeles FC in their most recent match.

Vancouver Whitecaps

1th · 4-1-1 · 14-6 (+8) · 13 pts
Last 6
DWWLWW
Results
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored
14
Per game
2.3
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
+8
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
3.33
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
4 - 0
Toronto FC
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
3 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
1 - 2
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
FC Dallas
1 - 3
Vancouver Whitecaps
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
0 - 2
Vancouver Whitecaps
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
1 - 1
Charlotte FC

LA Galaxy

2th · 3-3-1 · 14-11 (+3) · 12 pts
Last 6
WDDWWL
Results
W3 D2 L1
Goals scored
13
Per game
2.2
Goals against
10
Per game
1.7
Goal difference
+3
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.83
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 1
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
1 - 0
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 3
St. Louis CITY
· Major League Soccer
Nashville SC
2 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 3
LA Galaxy

Recent home/away form

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps have had a mixed run of form in their recent home games, with their last six matches yielding two wins, three draws, and one loss. Despite this inconsistency, they have managed to score 11 goals in these six games, averaging 1.83 goals per game, while conceding 7 goals at an average of 1.17 per game. It's worth noting that they have recently secured back-to-back wins, including an impressive 4-0 victory over Toronto FC on April 6th, 2024, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. The Whitecaps have also been involved in matches where both teams have scored in 83% of their last six home games, with half of these games featuring over 2.5 goals in total.

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy's recent away form has been mixed, with three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six games. They had a run of three consecutive away victories against San Jose Earthquakes, New York Red Bulls, and Sporting Kansas City, showcasing their ability to perform well on the road. However, their most recent away game ended in a narrow 2-1 defeat against Los Angeles FC. The team has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five out of their last six away games featuring over 2.5 goals, highlighting their attacking prowess and the entertaining nature of their matches. Despite conceding goals in most of their away games, LA Galaxy has managed to outscore their opponents more often than not, maintaining a positive goal difference and securing valuable points on their travels.

Vancouver Whitecaps

1th · 4-1-1 · 14-6 (+8) · 13 pts
Last 6
DDDLWW
Results
W2 D3 L1
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
+4
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
4 - 0
Toronto FC
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
3 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
1 - 2
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
1 - 1
Charlotte FC
· Friendlies Clubs
Vancouver Whitecaps
1 - 1
San Jose Earthquakes
· CONCACAF Champions League
Vancouver Whitecaps
1 - 1
Tigres UANL

LA Galaxy

2th · 3-3-1 · 14-11 (+3) · 12 pts
Last 6
DWWDWL
Results
W3 D2 L1
Goals scored
13
Per game
2.2
Goals against
9
Per game
1.5
Goal difference
+4
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.67
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 1
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Nashville SC
2 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Friendlies Clubs
New York Red Bulls
0 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Friendlies Clubs
New York City FC
2 - 2
LA Galaxy

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy, as of the information available up to 2024, are as follows:

- LA Galaxy has 11 wins.
- Vancouver Whitecaps has 15 wins.
- There have been 7 draws.
- The average number of goals per match is 1.5.

Additionally, the most common result of matches between these two teams is a 0-2 victory for LA Galaxy. Please note that the provided information is accurate as of the latest available data from 2024, and any future matches may alter these statistics.

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