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Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Real Salt Lake Real Salt LakevsVancouver Whitecaps Vancouver Whitecaps
Our predictionVancouver Whitecaps to win
Model score: High · 62/100
Score hint: 1-2

The model puts Vancouver Whitecaps at 52%. The model leans toward Vancouver Whitecaps. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Real Salt Lake24%
Draw24%
2 · Vancouver Whitecaps52%
1 · Real Salt LakeDraw2 · Vancouver Whitecaps
Full team comparison

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSYes1.50+5.0%
1X2Real Salt Lake4.12+1.1%
1X2Draw4.04+0.2%
1X2Vancouver Whitecaps1.77-1.3%
BTTSNo2.42-5.0%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

Real Salt LakeLWLWD
Vancouver WhitecapsWLDLL

Expected goals

1.38Real Salt Lake
xG
2.22Vancouver Whitecaps
Over 2.5 goals70%
Both teams to score67%
Team strength rating
Real Salt Lake
42
Vancouver Whitecaps
63

Most likely scorelines

1-29.3%
1-18.4%
1-36.9%
0-26.7%
2-26.4%
0-16.1%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Real Salt Lake Vancouver Whitecaps

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Vancouver Whitecaps win1.77Fair (-1.3%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Real Salt Lake at 24%. The model puts the draw at 24%. The model puts Vancouver Whitecaps at 52%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-2.

The market leans toward Vancouver Whitecaps. Real Salt Lake is priced at 4.12. The draw is priced at 4.04. Vancouver Whitecaps is priced at 1.775.

Real Salt Lake have won 7 of the head-to-head meetings. Vancouver Whitecaps have won 7 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 1 of their head-to-head meetings.

Real Salt Lake have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Vancouver Whitecaps have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

Real Salt Lake average 2 goals per game this season. Real Salt Lake average 52% possession. Vancouver Whitecaps average 2 goals per game this season. Vancouver Whitecaps average 57% possession.

The model gives 67% for both teams to score. The model gives 70% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Real Salt Lake or Vancouver Whitecaps?

Our model rates Vancouver Whitecaps as the most likely outcome at 52% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps?

A scoreline around 1-2 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 15 meetings: 7 Real Salt Lake wins, 1 draws, 7 Vancouver Whitecaps wins.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.

See odds at bookmakers

Match statistics

Player of the matchSabbiVancouver Whitecaps7.8

Real Salt Lake

Starting XI
  • 1Raffael7.0
  • 2Yedlin6.7
  • 3Henry Kob.6.5
  • 8Sanabria6.5
  • 9Guilavogui6.7
  • 12Lobjanidze6.5
  • 22Solans6.2
  • 26Quinton5.7
  • 34Moisa7.1
  • 92Caliskan N.6.9
  • 98Katranis6.2
Unavailable
  • Arias (Questionable)
  • Dillon (Missing Player)
  • Engel (Questionable)
  • Glad J. (Missing Player)
  • Junqua S. (Questionable)
  • Luna (Questionable)
  • Piol (Missing Player)
  • Booth (Missing Player)
  • Spierings (Questionable)
Coach: Mastroeni

Vancouver Whitecaps

Starting XI
  • 1Takaoka7.0
  • 2Laborda Ma.7.1
  • 7Sabaly5.8
  • 8Larraz6.4
  • 11Sabbi7.8
  • 18Ocampo6.8
  • 20Cubas A.6.5
  • 24White B.6.4
  • 25Gauld7.1
  • 28Johnson6.7
  • 33Blackmon7.2
Unavailable
  • Cabrera Nakamura (Missing Player)
  • Halbouni (Missing Player)
  • Poku (Missing Player)
  • Veselinovic R. (Missing Player)
Coach: Jesper Sorensen

League table

USA. MLS
#TeamGPWLTGPts
1Vancouver Whitecaps24146453:2346
2Houston Dynamo25138432:2843
3Dallas25126749:4243
4San Jose Earthquakes25128544:3641
5St. Louis City25116842:3541
6Los Angeles26118741:2740
7Colorado Rapids251112233:3235
8Portland Timbers25911547:4732
9San Diego25811642:4230
10Los Angeles Galaxy26710931:4030
11Real Salt Lake24811537:3929
12Minnesota United25710837:4329
13Austin25710832:4429
14Seattle Sounders2379725:3028
15Sporting Kansas City24516326:5918
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