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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Vancouver Whitecaps take on an impressive Seattle Sounders side in an important clash at the BC Place on Wednesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders Preview
Vancouver Whitecaps are in seventh place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Whitecaps held Portland Timbers to a 1-1 draw in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have been impressive this season. The Sounders defeated Houston Dynamo by a 1-0 scoreline over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Seattle Sounders have a good recent record against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won 19 out of the last 41 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Vancouver Whitecaps' 10 victories.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have lost only one of their last six matches against Seattle Sounders - they had lost 10 of the 14 such games preceding this run.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have lost only two of their last 12 matches in the regular season of MLS in a run dating back to June this year - they conceded eight goals in these two defeats.
- Seattle Sounders have won seven of their last 11 matches away from home in all competitions - they had won only seven of the 34 such games preceding this run.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
Seattle Sounders have managed to hit their stride this season and have good players in their ranks. Albert Rusnak and Jordan Morris have stepped up for the Sounders and will need to be at their best this week.
Vancouver Whitecaps have struggled in recent weeks and will need to make amends ahead of this fixture. Seattle Sounders are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 1-2 Seattle Sounders
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Seattle Sounders to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Seattle Sounders to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Albert Rusnak to score - Yes
