Vancouver FC vs Atlético Ottawa Preview and Team News
Vancouver FC Team News
Vancouver couldn’t have fared worse: the team sit at the bottom of the CPL with 11 points from 18 matches. Over the past three months, the Eagles have only managed one win – a 2-1 victory over HFX Wanderers earlier this month. In their most recent fixture, they fell 2-3 to Pacific FC, despite opening the scoring in the first half.
As a result, Vancouver fired coach Afshin Ghotbi in late July, appointing Martin Nash as interim manager. Their record in front of the net speaks for itself: 19 goals (roughly one per game) against 37 conceded. It doesn’t take rocket science to understand that defensive frailty is their most important issue in 2025. With a 14-point gap to the playoffs, it’s safe to say that qualification is out of reach this year.
Vancouver FC vs Atlético Ottawa (4-2-3-1): Irving; Enyou, O’Connor, Campagna, Gee; Norman, Fry; Herdman, Mbongue, Bah; Pathé.
Atlético Ottawa Team News
There couldn’t be a greater contrast between the two squads. While Vancouver sit at the bottom, Atlético Ottawa are in the thick of the title race, just one point behind league leaders Forge. The club haven’t lost a match since late May, when HFX Wanderers beat them 2-0. The capital side have won three of their last five CPL games, with the only setbacks being draws against Forge and York.
No team can outscore Ottawa, who have registered 37 goals in 18 outings, two more than Forge. They also boast one of the best defensive records in the league, with only 17 goals conceded, a mark bettered only by Forge and Cavalry.
In their most recent encounter, Ottawa defeated Valour 2-1 thanks to goals from Samuel Salter and David Rodríguez.
One of the reasons behind Ottleti’s success has been the appointment of Diego Mejía, who has insisted on a more proactive approach in possession. Combined with Ottawa’s U-21 talent pool, it has resulted in impressive performances throughout the season.
Atlético Ottawa vs Vancouver FC (3-4-2-1): Ingham; Kozlovskiy, Abatneh, Cloutier; Coulanges, Castro, Aparicio, Antinoro; Tabla, Rodríguez; Salter.
Vancouver FC vs Atlético Ottawa Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 10:00 PM EDT
- Stadium: Willoughby Stadium
- Location: Langley, Canada
- Last match: Vancouver FC 2-2 Atlético Ottawa (May 31, 2025, CPL)
Vancouver FC vs Atlético Ottawa Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Atlético Ottawa to win
- Correct score prediction: Vancouver FC 0-3 Atlético Ottawa
Vancouver escaped the worst in their last encounter with a 2-2 draw, but this is unlikely to be the case this week. Ottawa arrive with the ambition of claiming the Canadian Championship and will face a familiar opponent they’ve consistently beaten in the past.
Diego Mejía’s possession-based approach has worked wonders for the team, while VFC are still looking to form an identity on the pitch.
Vancouver FC vs Atlético Ottawa Betting Tip
- Pick: Atlético Ottawa to score at least three goals
Vancouver, owners of the league’s weakest defence, are set to face the best attack. Not much can be expected except a goalfest for Ottleti, a club that have suffered only one defeat in the last three months. Although VFC will host the match, the team are going through an identity crisis, while Ottawa’s momentum has never been stronger.
Vancouver FC vs Atlético Ottawa: Where to Watch (Canada)
- OneSoccer
- fuboTV
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