Vancouver Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake Prediction: The Whitecaps are clear favorites

Vancouver Whitecaps and Real Salt Lake compete in the Western Conference. Vancouver Whitecaps face Real Salt Lake in the 5th round of the domestic league season and the game will be played at the BC Place.

According to the current standings, Vancouver Whitecaps ranks 2nd with 7 points and a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses. While Real Salt Lake ranks 8th with a total of 4 points and a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses.

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Whitecaps have played one game less than their opponents and are in a higher position on the table at the moment. In the 3 games they played, they recorded 2 wins and 1 draw. 

The Whitecaps defeated FC Dallas by 3-1 in their last match that was played away from home. Mathias Laborda and Brian White gave them a 2-goal lead in the 29th minute before FC Dallas pulled one goal back in the 40th minutes. And Fafa Picault responded 2 minutes later with the third goal for Vancouver Whitecaps. The rest of the game remained quiet and the game ended 3-1 at the end.

According to the statistics, Vancouver Whitecaps had 41% possession, 3 shots on target and 2 corner kicks. They also created 2 big chances during the game.

The Whitecaps are favorites to extend their winning run in the upcoming game against Real Salt Lake, especially as they are playing at home.

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake have won only 1 game in their first 4 matches of the season, they lost 2 and drew 1. Their last match was against Colorado Rapids and they lost while playing at home.

Real Salt Lake started on the front foot against Colorado Rapids and they were rewarded with the opening goal in the 22nd minute by Emeka Eneli. But just before halftime, they conceded the equalizer from the spot. And in the 70th minute, Colorado Rapids grabbed their second goal and the game stayed that way until the end, sending Real Salt Lake to another defeat.

According to the statistics, they had the greater part of the possession (62%) and they had 4 shots on target and 3 corner kicks. They also created 2 big chances and missed 1 during the game.

Real Salt Lake has a tougher game against Vancouver Whitecaps in the upcoming game and they can't afford any mistakes.

Head to Head

According to the h2h, in the last 20 meetings between Real Salt Lake and Vancouver Whitecaps, both clubs have claimed 9 wins against each other and 2 matches ended in a draw.

Analysis and Predictions

The analysis tends to point to a win for Vancouver Whitecaps and it's understandable with their current form and advantage. But they need to be at their best to guarantee all 3 points against a desperate Real Salt Lake team.

According to the h2h, Real Salt Lake are unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The Whitecaps are without a clean sheet in the last 11 meetings and Real Salt Lake in the last 5. There's been more than 2.5 goals scored in 8 of the last 9 meetings and both teams scored in the last 5. Vancouver Whitecaps scored first in 4 of the last 5 and they won the first half in those games.

• Vancouver Whitecaps to Win at 1.81 Odds
• Vancouver Whitecaps to Win at 1.80 Odds
• Vancouver Whitecaps to Win at 1.80 Odds