| Moneyline Pick | Vancouver Whitecaps to Win |
| Player Prop | Thomas Müller to Score |
| Same Game Parlay | Vancouver Whitecaps to Win + Thomas Müller to Score + Over 2.5 Goals |
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Cartaginés vs Vancouver Whitecaps Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 09:00 PM EST
- Venue: Estadio José Rafael Fello Meza
- Location: Cartago, Costa Rica
- Last H2H match: Never Played Before
Cartaginés vs Vancouver Whitecaps Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Vancouver Whitecaps to Win
Vancouver are coming off some of the most successful campaigns in recent club history, highlighted by a deep run to the 2025 Champions Cup final. Cartaginés, while historically solid in the Costa Rican league, have lost two consecutive games.
Vancouver’s style under coach Jesper Sørensen focuses on direct threat from wide areas and central attackers. Cartaginés are less accustomed to defending coordinated high-press sequences and transition speed that the Caps consistently generate.
We expect a tight match. However, given Vancouver’s experience, the visitors should be able to grind out a victory in this encounter.
Cartaginés vs Vancouver Whitecaps Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Thomas Müller to Score
Veteran Thomas Müller scored eight goals in 12 matches in the previous MLS season. He also took 31 shots, with 18 on target (58.1%), averaging 2.82 per 90 minutes.
Cartaginés aren’t a “chaos team” defensively in Costa Rica, but their games still tend to produce chances over 90 minutes. That matters because Müller isn’t reliant on one pattern. He arrives late into pockets and finishes cutbacks.
In a two-leg Champions Cup tie, Vancouver’s ideal script is controlled possession with spurts of acceleration. Given Müller’s vast experience and quality, he is one of the main candidates to score in this clash.
Cartaginés vs Vancouver Whitecaps Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Vancouver Whitecaps to Win + Thomas Müller to Score + Over 2.5 Goals
Vancouver Whitecaps to Win: Vancouver are slight favourites, given their recent results and continental experience. Cartaginés, meanwhile, are in a downturn, and even a draw looks unlikely.
Thomas Müller to Score: Müller is one of the club’s best players. Given his prowess, the German should be able to score at least once in this encounter.
Over 2.5 Goals: Vancouver’s defence has not been airtight. Both teams have conceded regularly in their last five games. Cartaginés have allowed nine goals, while the Whitecaps conceded eight during that span.
Cartaginés vs Vancouver Whitecaps Team News
Cartaginés Team News
In recent competitive outings, the pattern has been consistent: strong first halves, disciplined spacing, but gradual drop-offs in tempo in the second half. To illustrate, they’ve conceded five goals in the last four matches after the 55th minute.
Mexican Diego González Hernández has been the team’s leading scorer with two goals. While captain Cristopher Núñez has only one goal, his presence in midfield is crucial for controlling the tempo.
There are no reported absentees for the hosts. We expect the strongest lineup to come up on the pitch.
Vancouver Whitecaps Team News
The visitors had a decent season, but failed to win the title. They reached the MLS final but lost 3-1 to Inter Miami.
Vancouver announced the signing of Senegal international forward Cheikh Sabaly from Metz. The forward recorded 15 goals in the 2024/25 season. Thomas Müller and Brian White remain the central figures, with the duo combining for 26 goals in 2025. Also, across all competitions last year, the Caps posted 63.1 xG and 37.3 xGA.
Captain Ryan Gauld is still out after a left-knee arthroscopic debridement. Sam Adekugbe, Sebastian Schonlau, and Ranko Veselinović are also sidelined.
Cartaginés vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Where to Watch (Canada)
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