Our prediction for this MLS match:
Austin FC
Match Time & Date:
01/09/2024
02:30
Prediction: 2-2
Vancouver Whitecaps
Austin FC will host Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday, looking to build on their 2-0 win over Nashville. Austin's recent form has been encouraging, but this match is unlikely to be straightforward. The hosts will be without goalkeeper Matt Bersano this time out, which could leave them vulnerable at the back. Meanwhile, Vancouver, eager to make amends for a thrilling 4-3 loss to Houston Dynamo, will be missing key players like Mathias Laborda, Joe Bendik, and Tristan Blackmon due to injuries. Both teams have shown strong attacking potential, and given their defensive absences, this contest is likely to see goals from both sides.
The hosts will rely on their home advantage, but Vancouver’s determination to bounce back makes this a closely contested match. A draw seems possible, but with both sides likely to score, this game could swing either way. Expect an entertaining encounter where goals are likely to flow, as both teams aim to secure vital points in their respective campaigns.
Highlighted Team (Vancouver Whitecaps):
Vancouver Whitecaps are yet another Canadian side that compete in Major League Soccer. Vancouver began play in the USA top flight in 2011 and one year later they became the first Canadian outfit to book their place in the MLS Cup play-offs. However, star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy proved to be a big catch for the Whitecaps in the knockout round. Vancouver, though, did remarkably well to win the Canadian Championship in 2015, with the team beating Montreal Impact in the title game.
In 2016 they made it to the final of the tournament as well, but Toronto FC eventually won the trophy. The Whitecaps are owned by Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett and Steve Steve Nash, the former NBA star, and they play their home matches at BC Place. Speaking of MLS games, the capacity of the venue is 22.120 and you should know that the stadium was opened back in 1983. The Caps wear white shirts and white shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is blue.
