Los Angeles FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps 2024 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction

Los Angeles FC and Vancouver Whitecaps are tied 1-1 in their MLS Playoff series. LAFC won the first game, with the final score being 2:1. In the rematch, the Whitecaps destroyed them 3:0. Who’s going to make it 2-1 in the series and advance to the next phase of the playoffs? That’s what we’re here to answer.

Los Angeles FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Odds

When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California
• Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
• Time: 11:00 p.m. ET
• How to Watch: Apple TV

LAFC’s Offense Needs to Do Better

In the second LAFC vs. Whitecaps game, the boys from California created 15 goal chances, with one-third of those forcing Vancouver’s goalie Yohei Takaoka to intervene. However, none of those chances resulted in a goal.

This is really surprising given that LAFC have some amazing forwards on the roster. Denis Bouanga is their top scorer in the 2024 MLS season with 21 goals. He’s also their player with the most assists (11). They also have legendary French striker Olivier Giroud on the team, as well as Carlos Vela and many other talented attackers.

LAFC failed to score in Vancouver, but when they played in LA, they scored twice against the Whitecaps. Actually, in each LAFC vs. Whitecaps duel that took place in California, LAFC scored at least a goal.

Can Vancouver Whitecaps Produce Another Masterclass?

The Vancouver Whitecaps ended the 2024 MLS regular season on a horrible run that saw them lose four games in a row. However, since the start of the postseason, they’ve been fantastic. First, they destroyed the Portland Timbers 5:0 in the Wild Card round. Next, they gave war to LAFC in Los Angeles, losing 2:1, before beating them 3:0 last weekend.

The win over LAFC was arguably their best performance of the entire year. They did wonderful offensively, with playmaker Ryan Gauld pulling all the strings in the midfield. Still, it’s their defense that deserves special praise. They managed to keep a clean sheet against one of the strongest offenses in the league.

Los Angeles FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Game 3 Prediction

Los Angeles FC’s attacking potential is huge, so you can think of them failing to score in the previous game as a sort of glitch. This time around, they need to do much better. We think they can – we think they can score at least two goals.

What about the Whitecaps? They too might find the net, but we doubt they can do it enough times to get a win.

Pick: Los Angeles FC & Over 2.5 Goals