Forge FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview and Team News
Forge FC Team News
Forge pulled off a massive upset in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Canadian Championship, edging past CF Montreal with a 3-2 aggregate victory. They now face another MLS franchise in the tournament semifinals, and there’s no doubt the Hammers will carry plenty of confidence into this clash thanks to their form and dominance at home.
First and foremost, it’s impossible to overlook how good Forge have been in recent weeks. They enter this matchup on a four-game winning run in all competitions, including a 2-1 away win over York United in the Canadian Premier League this past weekend. That result extended their undefeated streak to 21 matches (W13, D8). Their most recent loss was a 3-0 defeat to Monterrey on February 11.
As if that wasn’t enough, Forge are undefeated in their previous 11 home encounters across all competitions (W7, D4). They’ve yet to lose a domestic outing in 2025 and haven’t dropped a fixture at Tim Hortons Field against a Canadian opponent since October 2024. That string of dominance should boost the team’s confidence despite their status as underdogs for this contest.
Forge FC predicted lineup vs Vancouver Whitecaps (4-3-3): Koleilat; Rama, Nimick, Achinioti-Jonsson, Jevremovic; Borges, Hojabrpour, Jensen; Ampomah, Wright, Choiniere.
Vancouver Whitecaps Team News
The Whitecaps have been one of the best teams in the Western Conference during the 2025 MLS season, and their record backs that up. However, the Caps, who have recently signed Thomas Müller from Bayern Munich as a free agent, are in dire need of a bounce-back after losing to the San Jose Earthquakes the last time out. That loss snapped their three-game undefeated run in league play (W2, D1).
The loss to San Jose kept the club in second place in the standings, and the Whitecaps are now ready to shift their focus to the Canadian Championship. They advanced past Valour in the quarterfinals with a 4-3 aggregate win. Given their situation in the league, it remains to be seen whether Vancouver will opt to rotate their squad for this clash. They have a comfortable matchup against Houston on August 17.
Jesper Sorensen’s men clearly have the edge in terms of talent and experience. However, the potential of rotation isn’t the only factor that might handicap the Whitecaps ahead of this tie. Their play away from home has been subpar, as they’ve lost five of their last 10 outings on the road across all competitions (W3, D2, L5). That said, Vancouver did come away with a 2-1 victory over Valour in their most recent away match in this tournament.
Vancouver Whitecaps predicted lineup vs Forge FC (4-3-3): Takaoka; Laborda, Blackmon, Utvik, Johnson; Cubas, Ngando, Berhalter; Sabbi, White, Nelson.
Forge FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 7 PM EDT
- Stadium: Tim Hortons Field
- Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Last match: No previous head-to-head meetings
Forge FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Vancouver Whitecaps to win
- Correct score prediction: Forge FC 1-2 Vancouver Whitecaps
It’s unlikely to be an easy matchup for either side. Forge will put their impressive undefeated streak to the test, while the Whitecaps may be favourites on paper, but it’s uncertain just how strong they’ll be for this contest. As things stand now, the Hammers should rely on their impressive home record if they want to have a shot at pulling the upset in the first leg of this tie.
Even though Forge’s impressive form can be threatening, the Whitecaps still hold the clear edge in talent and experience. The Hamilton-based team may find a way to score at least once, but Vancouver should come away with the win. Sorensen’s men are simply too good not to escape with the victory heading into the second leg of this tie – to be played on September 16 at BC Place.
Forge FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 total goals
One area in which Vancouver have been faltering of late is their defensive play, as they’ve conceded at least one goal in seven of their last 10 games across all competitions. With Forge in strong attacking form, the Whitecaps could very well allow at least one goal, but should still emerge with the win. Thus, it wouldn’t be shocking if this meeting ends with more than 2.5 total goals.
Both teams are used to being involved in high-scoring matches. Each of Forge’s past three CPL fixtures has hit that mark of over 2.5 total goals, while all but one of the Caps’ last seven outings across all competitions have done the same. Recent form points toward another entertaining, high-scoring affair.
Forge FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Where to Watch (Canada)
- fuboTV Canada
- OneSoccer
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