R. Gauld
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.30
|
3.50
|
3.00
|
| Prob. |
43.5%
|
28.6%
|
33.3%
|
Key points
• Austin FC has 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games, demonstrating resilience.
• Austin FC kept two clean sheets in their last six matches, showing defensive improvement.
• Vancouver Whitecaps have 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 6 games, displaying inconsistent form.
• Vancouver Whitecaps have a high-scoring average of 3.83 total goals per game but concede 2.17 goals on average.
• Austin FC's recent home form is inconsistent with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses at Q2 Stadium.
• Vancouver Whitecaps have an impressive away record, scoring 11 goals in their last 6 matches with 1 clean sheet.
Current streaks
Austin FC
1
0
0
1
1
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
1
0
0
1
1
0
Recent form
Austin FC
Austin FC's recent form shows a mix of results, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games. The team has demonstrated resilience by bouncing back from losses with wins, including their most recent 2-0 victory against Nashville SC. Their participation in the Leagues Cup brought some success, with consecutive wins against Monterrey and U.N.A.M. - Pumas, the latter being a high-scoring 3-2 affair. Defensively, Austin FC has shown improvement, keeping two clean sheets in their last six matches. Their goal-scoring record is respectable, averaging 1.67 goals per game, while conceding 1.5 goals per game. The team's overall goal difference of +1 and their 9th position in the league table with 34 points from 26 games suggest they are competitive but have room for improvement as they push for a stronger position in the Major League Soccer standings.
Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps have shown inconsistent form in their recent matches, with a mixed bag of results including 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 6 games. Despite their 6th position in the league, their recent performances have been marked by high-scoring affairs, with an impressive average of 3.83 total goals per game. The team's defense has been a concern, conceding 2.17 goals per game on average, which has contributed to their negative goal difference of -3. Notably, there have been two particularly high-scoring matches: a 4-3 loss to Houston Dynamo in MLS play and a 4-1 defeat to Wrexham in a friendly. The Whitecaps have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in their last six games, while both teams have scored in 67% of these matches. Their attacking prowess is evident with 1.67 goals scored per game, but their defensive vulnerabilities have led to 67% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals.
Austin FC
LDWWLW
W3 D1 L2
10
1.7
9
1.5
+1
2
3.17
50%
50%
50%
Vancouver Whitecaps
LLDWLW
W2 D1 L3
10
1.7
13
2.2
-3
1
3.83
67%
33%
67%
Recent home/away form
Austin FC
Austin FC's recent home form has been inconsistent, with the team unable to secure back-to-back wins in their last six matches at Q2 Stadium. Their home record shows a balanced mix of results, with two wins, two draws, and two losses. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably their 3-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City and their recent 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC. Interestingly, Austin FC has failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these six home games, conceding at least one goal in each match. Their goal-scoring record at home is modest, averaging 1.33 goals per game, while they've been more vulnerable defensively, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. The total goals average of 2.83 per game suggests that fans have been treated to entertaining matches, with both teams scoring in 67% of these home fixtures.
Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps have shown impressive form away from home recently, with a notable unbeaten streak of five games across all competitions. Their away performances have been particularly strong, including a high-scoring 4-1 victory against St. Louis CITY in Major League Soccer. The Whitecaps have demonstrated offensive prowess, scoring 11 goals in their last 6 away matches, averaging 1.83 goals per game. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per game and managing one clean sheet. Their ability to score consistently is evident, with both teams scoring in 67% of these matches. The team's recent away form has contributed significantly to their 6th position in the league, accumulating 38 points from 24 games, showcasing their competitiveness on the road.
Austin FC
WLDWLD
W2 D2 L2
8
1.3
9
1.5
-1
0
2.83
67%
50%
50%
Vancouver Whitecaps
LWDWWD
W3 D2 L1
11
1.8
7
1.2
+4
1
3
67%
50%
50%
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