Vancouver FC vs Atlético Ottawa Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 12/05/2024

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Vancouver FC vs Atlético Ottawa. Shape of the Teams

After winning their first two home games against Valour FC and HFX Wanderers FC, Vancouver FC suffered two tough away defeats to York United FC and Cavalry FC, conceding six goals in total. This confirms a trend from last season, where Vancouver had the worst away record in the Canadian Premier League.

Furthermore, the Eagles lost a 0-1 away game to Cavalry in the Canadian Championship, despite their numerical advantage due to a red card for Cavalry in the 61st minute. 

Vancouver’s next match, on home turf against league leaders Atlético Ottawa, will be a true test. They performed well at home in the first round against Valour, and a similar performance is possible in this matchup.  

In the game against Valour, Paris Gee, Gabriel Bitar, Alejandro Díaz, and Moses Dyer played well, creating original, multi-pass combinations on the left half-space. The same players also performed well in the game against HFX Wanderers FC, giving Vancouver a good chance to compete for the top spot.

However, Vancouver’s defensive issues, which plagued them in the away losses against York United and Cavalry FC, must be resolved if they want to win this game. Additionally, they struggled to create chances and had only four shots on target in those two matches. 

Vancouver also had issues with progressing the ball through the center and finishing attacks. What’s more, they lacked compactness between the defence and midfield lines and failed to control the holding zone near their penalty area. The defensive line performed inconsistently, particularly on the flanks, which allowed shots from the fullbacks’ area of responsibility.

If Ghotbi`s team does not improve their play in the upcoming home match, competing for the top spots will be a challenge.

Atlético Ottawa, on the other hand, is in excellent shape. They upgraded their roster in the offseason and have been performing exceptionally so far. Ballou Tabla has been particularly impressive, playing as a “false nine” and providing critical support in midfield.

He has also been creating excellent scoring opportunities in the penalty area by taking dangerous shots on target, beating opponents one-on-one, getting open behind the high defensive line, crossing from the left flank, and taking shots from the right flank.

Next to Tabla is often Ollie Bassett, the CPL’s best player of the last two seasons. The duo successfully creates combinations and easily breaks through the opponent’s defence. On the left flank, they are supported by Matteo de Brienne, the best young player in 2023. His dribbling and shooting skills further bolster their left flank.

Despite occasional issues with positional attacks, Atlético leads the league in goals scored and has conceded only three. Their individual skill and aerial dominance during set-pieces have helped them maintain their position at the top of the standings.

Vancouver FC vs Atlético Ottawa Main Match Info

• Date and Kickoff Time: Sunday, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
• Stadium: Willoughby Community Park
• Location: Langley, British Columbia
• Last match: Vancouver FC – Atlético Ottawa 2:1 (September 10, 2023, Canadian Premier League)

Vancouver FC vs Atlético Ottawa Prediction, Odds

• Pick: draw or Atletico Ottawa
• Odds: -334 (Tonybet)

It remains to be seen how Vancouver will perform in the upcoming match and whether they can improve their quality of play in both attack and defence. 

If they play the same way they did in their last three matches, they will likely lose. However, playing at home could give them an advantage and allow them to challenge their opponent. 

Last season, Vancouver recovered from a 0-5 home defeat to beat Ottawa 2-1 later in the season, showing their resilience. 

Atlético Ottawa recently played a challenging home game against Pacific FC in the Canadian Championship, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Carlos Gonzalez Juarez may rotate his lineup for the upcoming away game. However, Atlético’s quality and depth, combined with a clean bill of health, leads to the prediction that they will at least avoid a loss in this match.

Vancouver FC vs Atlético Ottawa Betting Tip

• Pick: over 1.5
• Odds: -400 (Tonybet)

Both Vancouver and Ottawa adopt an attacking style and have scored many goals early in the season. 

Vancouver has faced some issues with their defensive organization, which might give the visiting team several opportunities to score – especially as Ottawa has steadily improved their attacking game through both the flanks and the center. This could spell trouble for Vancouver.

One of the best midfielders in the Canadian Premier League, Manny Aparicio, can take advantage of Vasco Fry and Renan Garcia’s inconsistency in the center of the field, successfully progressing the ball towards the opponent’s penalty area.

Manny Aparicio is off to a fantastic start in new surroundings at @atletiOttawa 🔥#CanPL pic.twitter.com/dGxxg0dTZt

— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) May 5, 2024

However, Vancouver will be highly motivated to win on their home turf after facing three consecutive defeats, particularly against the league leader. With high-intensity and focused play, Vancouver should be able to find the back of the net.

As such, I think it’s highly likely that we’ll see more than one goal scored in this match.

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