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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Vancouver Whitecaps lock horns with an impressive Los Angeles FC side in an important encounter at the BMO Stadium on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps finished in eighth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Whitecaps thrashed Portland Timbers by a 5-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, finished at the top of the Western Conference in the regular season and have been exceptional over the past year. The home side defeated San Jose Earthquakes by a 3-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have a good recent record against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won 10 out of the last 20 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Vancouver Whitecaps' five victories.
- Los Angeles FC have won six playoff games against opponents from the Western Conference on the trot in MLS and have scored 15 goals in these games.
- Vancouver Whitecaps secured a 5-0 victory in their previous playoff game against Portland Timbers this week - the second-largest margin of victory in a playoff encounter in MLS history.
- Denis Bouanga has scored an impressive seven goals in eight matches for Los Angeles FC in the MLS Cup playoffs.
Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
Los Angeles FC have been in stellar form this season and will be intent on extending their impressive run. Denis Bouanga has been talismanic for Los Angeles FC in the playoffs and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
Vancouver Whitecaps gave an excellent account for themselves against Portland Timbers this week but will be up against a stronger opponent on Sunday. Los Angeles FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles FC 3-2 Vancouver Whitecaps
Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Denis Bouanga to score - Yes
