Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United
9th July 0330hrs
Football – USA – MLS
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Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/2 odds taken 1338 GMT, Friday 8 July
Vanni Sartini’s Vancouver Whitecaps and Adrian Heath’s Minnesota United meet in MLS action this weekend at BC Place. The home side sit ninth in the Western Conference table at present, with the away team level on points and only ahead on goal difference in eighth. On paper, these two seem well matched, and this is a tough MLS fixture to call. Take a look at our in-depth betting preview, featuring the best prices and top tips.
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Vancouver Whitecaps Preview – Will the Caps keep up fine home form?
Vancouver Whitecaps have won seven, drawn three and lost eight of their 18 MLS matches thus far. Along the way, they have scored 19 and shipped 28. They head into this one unbeaten in three, taking seven points from a possible nine since a 4-0 hammering in Seattle.
Vancouver have recovered well from a slow start to the season. Caps have sealed an impressive six wins from their last ten games, beating MLS leaders Los Angeles 1-0 in their last one.
After toppling the leaders last time out, Blue-and-White will fancy their chances of claiming another three points on home soil. They are the bookies’ favourites at 5/4.
Minnesota United Preview – Loons to leave Canada with a positive result?
Minnesota United have an identical record to Vancouver, also winning seven, drawing three and losing eight of 18. However, they are ahead on goal difference after scoring 23 and shipping 23.
After taking just one point from a possible 12, the Loons secured a much-needed victory in their last outing. It was a thrilling five-goal game against Real Salt Lake, with Emanuel Reynoso’s brace helping Minnesota to a 3-2 victory at Allianz Field.
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United have struggled away from home this term, winning two, drawing two and losing five. Still, they battled hard to earn a point at LA Galaxy in their last away fixture, and Adrian Heath’s side will be hopeful of leaving Canada with something to show for their efforts.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United Betting Advice
When the two last met back in October 2021, Vancouver nicked a narrow 2-1 victory on their own patch. Minnesota won 1-0 at home in May, while the pair played out a 2-2 draw in Canada in August.
United’s last victory at BC Place came at the start of the 2020 season, when the Saint-Paul club edged a five-goal thriller in Vancouver.
Key Facts – Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United Betting Tip
- Vancouver have lost just one home game this season
- Minnesota have lost five of their previous seven away fixtures
- Both clubs have taken 24 points from 18 games
Vancouver have an excellent home record so far this term, while Minnesota have struggled on the road. The Caps are rightly the bookies’ favourites, but these are neck-and-neck in the table and our money is going on the draw.
Take a punt on the draw and both teams to score, which is available at the decent price of 7/2. Also, we like the look of 9/2 for the draw at half time and full time.
The best betting odds for Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United
Vancouver Whitecaps to win: 6/5 at Bet365
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
Minnesota United to win: 21/10 at Bet365
