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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as FC Dallas take on an impressive Vancouver Whitecaps side in an important clash at the BC Place on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas Preview
FC Dallas are in 11th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Colorado Rapids last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Vancouver Whitecaps, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have been impressive over the past year. The Whitecaps defeated Austin FC by a 1-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- FC Dallas have a good recent record against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won 12 out of the last 30 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Vancouver Whitecaps' 10 victories.
- In a run dating back to 2019, Vancouver Whitecaps have lost only one of their last nine matches against FC Dallas and have been unbeaten at home in these fixtures.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have won five of their last seven matches in the regular season of MLS, with their 1-0 victory against Austin FC marking their first clean sheet in the league since May this year.
- FC Dallas secured a 4-3 victory against DC United in their previous away game in August this year and have won consecutive away games only once in the last eight years.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas Prediction
Vancouver Whitecaps have punched above their weight this season and will need to work hard to maintain their momentum in the league. Ryan Gauld and Fafa Picault can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
FC Dallas have been underwhelming this season but have been in poor form in this fixture over the last five years. Vancouver Whitecaps are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 FC Dallas
Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Vancouver Whitecaps to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Vancouver Whitecaps to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Fafa Picault to score - Yes
