Our prediction for this MLS match:
BC Place will host Monday’s MLS game between Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles FC. The Canadian outfit are eager to keep their quarter-finals hopes alive and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach this time out. Austria midfielder Alessandro Schopf is pushing for a start after coming as a substitute in a 2-1 loss to Los Angeles FC in the first leg, while important defender Ranko Veselinovic serves a one-game ban due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
The Black and Gold Falcons, on the other hand, are with one foot in the MLS playoffs quarter-finals, but the hosts should not be underestimated. As Los Angeles could struggle at the back due to Ryan Hollingshead’s suspension, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. Fellow defender Lorenzo Dellavalle is out of contention with injury.
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.