Predictions & Statistics

Vancouver Whitecaps come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 1 place with 18 points after 7 matches. They have recorded 6 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with a 19:4 goal return and very strong form with results showing strong momentum. In attack they lean heavily on B. White (6 goals), T. Muller (4 goals), S. Berhalter (3 goals), with creative support from S. Berhalter (3 assists), Emmanuel Sabbi (2 assists), M. Laborda (2 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. At home, their record of 5 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses points to a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with S. Adekugbe, R. Gauld, B. Halbouni unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

With 4 points from 7 games and a place of 15, Sporting Kansas City still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. The overall return of 1 wins, 1 draws, and 5 defeats with a 7:17 goal balance points toward poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Going forward they depend heavily on D. Joveljic (4 goals), Jacob Bartlett (1 goals), L. Johnsen (1 goals), with creative support from C. Harris (1 assists), J. Davis (1 assists), J. Reynolds (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, they have returned 1 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with R. Schewe, Z. Bassong, W. Meyer unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.