On Wednesday, October 2nd, the Seattle Sounders will travel to Vancouver, BC, to take on the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place Stadium. This match is set to start at 10:30 PM. The Sounders are 5th in the Western Conference and have a money line payout of +180.0 compared to the Whitecaps at +135.0. The payout for a draw is currently sitting at +260.0, and the over/under goal line is at 2.5 goals. Seattle has played 31 games this season, while Vancouver has played 30.
Seattle Sounders vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Seattle Sounders at Vancouver Whitecaps
- Where: Vancouver, BC at BC Place Stadium
- Date: Wednesday, October 2nd
- Betting Odds VWH +135.0 | SEA +180.0 O/U 2.5
Seattle Sounders Preview
The Seattle Sounders are in the midst of a strong stretch of play, going 3-1-1 over their last five matches. Overall, they are 14-9-8, putting them in 5th place in the Western Conference. On the road, they are just 6-7-2, but have been much better at home, going 8-2-6. Following this match, they will take on the Colorado Rapids SC, who are currently one spot ahead of them in the standings.
The Seattle Sounders have been one of the most dangerous teams in the league this season when it comes to earning corner kicks, as they lead MLS with 6.2 per match. They have also had more corners than their opponents in 67.7% of their matches. Jordan Morris has been the top scorer for the Sounders this season, as his 13 goals are 18th in MLS. Raúl Ruidíaz has been the team's leader in shots on goal, and his eight goals are 44th in the league. Albert Rusnák has been the team's leader in assists, and his 10 are 9th in MLS.
Heading into their match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Seattle Sounders' defense is currently 3rd in MLS in goals allowed per match (1.1). Over their last seven matches, they have given up just eight goals (1.1). Stefan Frei is 4th in MLS with nine clean sheets this season. Overall, the Sounders' defense is 3rd in blocked shots and 6th in interceptions. They have also been one of the least aggressive teams, ranking 26th in fouls per match.
Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
As the Vancouver Whitecaps prepare to take on the Seattle Sounders, they find themselves in 7th place in the Western Conference, just one point behind the Houston Dynamo. Overall, Vancouver has a record of 13-9-8, including a mark of 6-4-4 at home. Over their last four matches, the Whitecaps have gone 1-1-2, including a loss to the first-place Los Angeles Galaxy. Following this match, Vancouver will return home to take on Minnesota United FC on October 5th.
The Vancouver Whitecaps are currently 11th in the MLS in goals scored, averaging 1.6 per match. They have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. Brian White is the team's top scorer, as well as the 10th leading goal scorer in the league. He is also the team leader in shots on goal. Ryan Gauld is the team's leader in assists and is 6th in the MLS in that category. He is also 2nd on the team in goals scored.
Heading into their match against the Seattle Sounders, the Vancouver Whitecaps' defense is currently 7th in MLS in goals allowed per match (1.4). However, they have struggled as of late, giving up four goals to the Los Angeles Galaxy on September 22nd. They did bounce back in their most recent match, giving up just one goal to the Portland Timbers. Overall, Yōhei Takaoka is 11th in MLS with seven clean sheets this season.
Seattle Sounders vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Head To Head
The Vancouver Whitecaps and Seattle Sounders have already faced off twice this season, with Vancouver holding a 1-0-1 record in those matchups. In the first match, Vancouver won 1-0, and they followed that up with a 2-1 victory in the second match. Vancouver had five shots on goal in the first match compared to just one for Seattle.
Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Free Pick
Looking at how we expect this one to play out, we have it finishing in a 1-1 draw between the Sounders and Whitecaps. Coming into the match, Seattle is one of the top defensive teams in the MLS, allowing the third-fewest goals. On the other side, Vancouver is 7th in the league in shooting percentage and we have Fafa Picault as the top projected goal scorer. As for Seattle, we are giving Raul Ruidiaz the best chance to score a goal.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +260.0
