Odds via Tonybet
| Seattle Sounders FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps | April 21, 2024, 10:30 PM EDT |
| Seattle Sounders FC odds | -108 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps odds | +260 |
| Draw | +250 |
| Over\Under | 2.5 -124/-112 |
Seattle Sounders FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps. Shape of the Teams
Top leaders versus bottom dwellers – the MLS season heats up with intriguing matchups like this. For the Vancouver Whitecaps, this is about cementing their league dominance and remaining in fourth place. The Canadians are currently one of the most in-form teams in the league, with only Houston and Philadelphia also securing three victories or more in the last five matches.
Despite Vancouver’s 3-1 setback against the mighty LA Galaxy and their 2-1 stumble against Real Salt Lake, they have remained unbeaten for the rest of the season.
The Vancouver Whitecaps have plenty to boast about, such as annihilating their fellow Canadians, Toronto FC, in a dominant 4-0 victory. With a game in hand compared to LA Galaxy and the NY Red Bulls, a victory against Seattle could catapult them temporarily to the top of the MLS standings.
For the Seattle Sounders, who are hosting this game, the season does not look as bright. Their emphatic 5-0 win against CF Montreal has been their single victory so far.
Other than that, their season has been mired in mediocrity with draws against Dallas, Colorado, and Austin. Additionally, Seattle suffered defeats against MLS heavyweights such as Los Angeles FC and LA Galaxy. Their meagre total of six points in seven games explains their lowly 26th place out of 29 in the MLS standings.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Sunday, April 21, 10:30 PM EDT
- Stadium: Lumen Field
- Location: Seattle, Washington (USA)
- Last match: Seattle Sounders FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps 0-0 (October 8, 2024, CPL)
Seattle Sounders FC vs CF Montreal, Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Vancouver Whitecaps to win
- Odds: +260 (Tonybet)
Although Vancouver’s defensive record is rather horrendous – with only two clean sheets in seven games – their attack has been nothing short of prolific.
The few matches where they have attempted to adopt a more conservative approach and cede possession have often backfired. This has frequently led to draws or even losses, such as in the game against LA Galaxy.
Seattle is a rather balanced team – they don’t boast a formidable attack but their defense isn’t a disaster either. However, their season has been far from great. Statistical analysis is worthless here, considering Seattle’s abnormal scoring spree in the 5-0 spanking against Montreal, which skews their overall performance metrics.
The Seattle Sounders have scored nine goals in total, four of which were scored before the match against Montreal. Following that game, Seattle found themselves mired in what can best be described as trench warfare football, managing only a goalless draw against Dallas.
On the other hand, the Whitecaps displayed excellent offensive play in their two most recent games. They have consistently notched more than 2 xG, and the only games in which they scored under 1 xG were the ones they lost.
Vancouver doesn’t dominate possession; instead, they prefer a balanced approach and try to capitalize on their opponent’s inability to handle pressure.
Most teams do not tend to go all-in during MLS games. However, Vancouver should dare the unthinkable because the reward is greater than the risk. They typically field more offensive players – which, in theory, is the point of playing a three-at-the-back formation – which would allow them to double up on Seattle’s wide center-backs.
Starting crew 🌊 pic.twitter.com/17LF5q4qGg
— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) April 14, 2024
On several occasions, Vancouver has deployed a classical 3-4-3 formation, but they experimented with a 3-3-1-3 instead in their last outing,
Seattle Sounders FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Tip
- Pick: Exact score: 0-2
- Odds: +1800 (Tonybet)
The mental game is often as crucial as the physical play in soccer. This means that if Vancouver decides to take the initiative and press Seattle into rushing their moves, the Canadians will have more than one opportunity.
In contrast, Vancouver has discovered that increasing their offensive pressure and controlling the ball more significantly improves their chance creation and the quality of those opportunities.
Ready to feel that matchday energy again 😁 pic.twitter.com/5db9MOtmms
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) April 18, 2024
Against a team struggling at the bottom, it is of the utmost importance to continue feeding the confidence they built up in the previous games – which justifies our betting tip – even if the odds might initially suggest otherwise.
Disclaimer: Odds are accurate at the time of posting and subject to change. Please verify the latest odds on our platform before betting.
