Our prediction for this MLS match:
Vancouver Whitecaps
Match Time & Date:
08/07/2021
04:00
Prediction: 2-2
Real Salt Lake
Vancouver Whitecaps and Real Salt Lake go head to head at BC Place in what is expected to be an interesting MLS encounters. Vancouver have been scoring goals for fun of late, and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play. Both Gaspar and Ricketts are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
The Royals, on the other hand, aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles FC. Since the visitors will go for a win in the midweek game as well, punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on both teams to score. In their last meeting in the Major League Soccer Real Salt Lake defeated Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1. Zackery Farnsworth should be the only absentee in the away team.
Highlighted Player (Fredy Montero):
Born in Campo de la Cruz, Colombia on July 26, 1987, Fredy Montero is a pacey forward who plays for Vancouver Whitecaps in the Major League Soccer. Montero played for famous Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon from 2014 to 2016 and the Lions and during that period the Lions won Taca da Liga on two occasions and one Taca de Portugal trophy.
In 2019 he moved to Vancover Whitecaps, signing a permanent deal with the MLS club. Fredy Montero made his MLS debut in a 3-2 loss to Montreal Impact on March 3, 2019. As for his international career, the Vancouver footballer played his first match for the Colombia national team on May 9, 2007 in a 4-0 win over Panama.
The striker scored his first goal for los Cafeteros against Catalonia on December 29, 2008. Fredy Montero’s main position is second striker, but he is used as a centre-forward as well. His preferred foot is right and his contract with the Canadian outfit should expire in December, 2020.
Highlighted Team (Real Salt Lake):
Real Salt Lake joined Major League Soccer in 2005 as an expansion team of the league and four years later they won their first MLS Cup. The Royals faced star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy in the title game at Qwest Field in Seattle and Jason Kreis’ troops defeated David Beckham and Co. on penalties.
In 2013 Real Salt Lake made it to the MLS Cup final for the second time in the club’s history, but they were beaten by Sporting Kansas City on penalties this time out. The Royals participated in the CONCACAF Champions League final in 2011 as well, but Monterrey of Mexico eventually won the title. Real Salt Lake footballers wear red shirts and blue shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is white.
The likes of Clint Mathis, Jeff Cunningham and Eddie Pope are some of the notable footballers who played for the club in the past. Jeff Cunningham scored 19 goals in 32 appearances in the league for the Royals.
