Football · USA MLS · 20/09, 03:30

Prediction: Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Team pages: Real Salt Lake · Vancouver Whitecaps

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.04Total
Real Salt Lake1.16
Vancouver Whitecaps1.88
1X2
22% 24% 53%
Real Salt Lake Draw Vancouver Whitecaps
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 64% Both teams to score 55%
Most likely score
1-1 11%
Recent form · 10 last
Real Salt Lake 0-3-7 (W-D-L)
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Vancouver Whitecaps 5-2-3 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Real Salt Lake 3–3 Vancouver Whitecaps (6 last)
  • Vancouver Whitecaps1-0Real Salt Lake
  • Real Salt Lake2-3Vancouver Whitecaps
  • Vancouver Whitecaps2-1Real Salt Lake
  • Real Salt Lake2-1Vancouver Whitecaps
  • Vancouver Whitecaps1-2Real Salt Lake
  • Real Salt Lake2-1Vancouver Whitecaps
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Real Salt Lake 1433 · Vancouver Whitecaps 1516
Real Salt LakeDrawVancouver Whitecaps
Our model22%25%53%
Market23%24%54%
Estimated total (ours) 3.04 goals · Bet365 line 3.25 · -0.2

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 62%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Vancouver Whitecaps (rating 1433 vs 1516).
  • High corners: 12 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 8.6 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Real Salt LakeVancouver Whitecaps
Goals for / against (FT)1.1 / 22.2 / 1.1
Goals for / against (HT)0.4 / 0.81.1 / 0.8
Half-time result (W/D/L)20/40/40%40/20/40%
Corners (HT / FT)1.9 / 5.82.3 / 6.2
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)4.3 / 0.14.3 / 0.1

Head-to-head (H2H) · Real Salt Lake 303 Vancouver Whitecaps

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DateHomeScoreAway
22/02/26
USA MLS
Vancouver Whitecaps1-0
HT 0-0
Real Salt Lake
25/05/25
USA MLS
Real Salt Lake2-3
HT 2-2
Vancouver Whitecaps
04/05/25
USA MLS
Vancouver Whitecaps2-1
HT 1-0
Real Salt Lake
20/10/24
USA MLS
Real Salt Lake2-1
HT 0-0
Vancouver Whitecaps
24/03/24
USA MLS
Vancouver Whitecaps1-2
HT 1-0
Real Salt Lake
24/09/23
USA MLS
Real Salt Lake2-1
HT 0-1
Vancouver Whitecaps

Standings · USA MLS · MLS 2026, Western Conference

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Vancouver Whitecaps 231445 522146
2 Houston Dynamo 251348 322843
3 FC Dallas 251276 494243
4 San Jose Earthquakes 251258 443641
5 St. Louis City SC 251186 423541
6 Los Angeles FC 261178 412740
7 Colorado Rapids 2511212 333235
8 Portland Timbers 259511 474732
9 San Diego FC 248610 423730
10 LA Galaxy 267910 314030
11 Real Salt Lake 248511 373929
12 Minnesota United 257810 374329
13 Seattle Sounders 23779 253028
14 Austin FC 246810 304326
15 Sporting Kansas City 245316 265918

Common opponents 5 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentReal Salt LakeVancouver Whitecaps
Houston Dynamo 1-2 L 0-1 L
Los Angeles FC 2-2 D 1-1 D
FC Dallas 3-4 L 5-0 W
Minnesota United 1-1 D 0-0 D
St. Louis City SC 1-1 D 1-3 L
Record vs common 0 W 3 D 2 L 1 W 2 D 2 L

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Real Salt Lake

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
13/09 New York City FC
USA MLS
0-1 0-2 104 L
10/09 Houston Dynamo
USA MLS
0-0 1-2 45 L
06/09 Los Angeles FC
USA MLS
1-2 2-2 53 D
30/08 Colorado Rapids
USA MLS
0-0 0-1 18 L
23/08 Orlando City SC
USA MLS
1-0 1-2 44 L
20/08 FC Dallas
USA MLS
1-3 3-4 66 L
16/08 Minnesota United
USA MLS
0-0 1-1 74 D
02/08 St. Louis City SC
USA MLS
0-0 1-1 46 D
26/07 Portland Timbers
USA MLS
1-0 1-2 54 L
23/07 Los Angeles FC
USA MLS
0-2 1-3 120 L

Vancouver Whitecaps

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
10/09 LA Galaxy
USA MLS
1-0 3-0 74 W
06/09 St. Louis City SC
USA MLS
1-3 1-3 67 L
30/08 Sporting Kansas City
USA MLS
1-0 3-0 44 W
23/08 FC Dallas
USA MLS
4-0 5-0 96 W
20/08 Houston Dynamo
USA MLS
0-1 0-1 83 L
17/08 Seattle Sounders
USA MLS
0-0 2-0 83 W
02/08 Los Angeles FC
USA MLS
0-1 1-1 112 D
26/07 Minnesota United
USA MLS
0-0 0-0 23 D
23/07 FC Cincinnati
USA MLS
2-3 3-4 36 L
24/05 San Diego FC
USA MLS
2-0 4-2 46 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

According to our model, the most likely result is an Vancouver Whitecaps win (53%). Probabilities: Real Salt Lake 22%, draw 24%, Vancouver Whitecaps 53%.

How many goals are expected in Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

The model expects 3.04 goals (Real Salt Lake 1.16 · Vancouver Whitecaps 1.88), with a 56% chance of under 3.25 goals.

Will both teams score in Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

The model gives a 55% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.