Our prediction for this MLS match:
New York City
Match Time & Date:
04/08/2018
08:00 PM
Prediction: 3-0
Vancouver Whitecaps
New York City play host to Vancouver Whitecaps at their Yankee Stadium in what is expected to be a very entertaining game. New York City have been producing thrilling displays in MLS ever since Domenec Torrent took over the reins and it has to be noted that they are eyeing their fifth consecutive win in the league. Domenec Torrent’s men have been impressive at the back of late, with the team managing to keep a clean sheet in each of their last four league fixtures and we predict that they will rely on their rock-solid defence in Sunday’s football match. Vancouver Whitecaps, on the other hand, outplayed Minnesota United 4-2 at the weekend in front of home fans, but seeing that they often struggle on the travels, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the high-flying hosts, who are on a four-game winning run at home.
Highlighted Player (David Villa):
Over the years David Villa has established himself as one of the best attackers in the world. The Spanish superstar was producing excellent performances with Valencia from 2005 to 2010 and on May 19, 2010 Barcelona chiefs brought him to Camp Nou. “El Guaje” signed a four-year deal with Barca for a fee of €40 million and it is well known that he won a number of trophies with the Catalan giants.
Villa clinched two La Liga titles with Barca (2011/2012, 2012/2013) and in 2011 he scored for Pep Guardiola’s team in a 3-1 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League final. After spending one season at Atletico Madrid, the Spain international joined New York City in June, 2014 and he has been playing for Patrick Vieira’s team ever since.
Nonetheless, it has to be noted that he made four league appearances for Melbourne City during his loan spell with the Australian club. Villa’s international career was successful as well as he won both FIFA World Cup (2010) and UEFA European Championship (2008) with La Furia Roja.
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.
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