Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Los Angeles FC Prediction: Black and Gold Falcons Look to Wrap up Round One

Sunday evening the Vancouver Whitecaps will welcome Los Angeles FC to BC Place in the game of this first-round best-of-three series between these two opponents. LAFC can wrap up the first round with a victory on the road as they came out victorious in game one winning 2-1. 

Vanni Sartini’s troops had spells of dominance inside the 90-minute battle against LAFC but came up short once again. They did finish the match level on total shots with 15 a piece while slightly possessing the edge in ball control with 51 percent. 

Meanwhile, Steven Cherundolo’s men were up to business as usual as they displayed in the first game why they were the number one seed in the Western Conference. The regular season goal-scoring leader with the club, Dennis Bouanga delivered from the spot kick area and Cristian Olivera scored the winning goal in the 57th minute. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favorite picks for Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Los Angeles FC. 

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Los Angeles FC Betting Odds for Sunday, November 3

With the indicated odds provided by the books, they have pegged the visitors as the least likely side to avoid defeat. In the draw no bet market, Vancouver is priced at +100 while Los Angeles FC is pinned down at -138. 

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Los Angeles FC Betting Preview 

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Getting on the score sheet once again for the Caps, Ryan Gauld prevented LAFC from nabbing a clean sheet in the 95th minute last week. The 28-year-old Scottish international has put up stellar numbers for the second consecutive year in a row. Across all completions played this year, Gauld has amassed 28 goal contributions in 39 outings. 

The Whitecaps will need a brickwall performance from Yohei Takaoka if they have any chance of getting this series to game three. The keeper had a tough day in the office as he conceded two goals off four shots directed towards him last weekend.

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Arguably the man of the match, midfielder Mateusz Bogusz left his imprint on the pitch against the Whitecaps. The 23-year-old picked up an assist in his full 90-minute shift. The Polish international happened to finish the game with the most chances created with three and won the most duels with 11. Bogusz finished behind Bouanga in the team tally race with 16 regular season goals. 

The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, Hugo Lloris is another major contributor to his club's success. The 37-year-old keeper has garnered 17 clean sheets in all competitions played this year. Against the Whitecaps he completed three saves on four shots he faced in the prior week. 

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Los Angeles FC - My Pick

• Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Los Angeles FC pick: Los Angeles FC draw no bet (-138) at bet365

The star-studded visiting side should be able to walk into BC Place and halt this series by going back to Los Angeles for the final match in this best-of-three. The Black and Gold Falcons have avoided a defeat in their last four trips to Vancouver. The Whitecaps all season long will once again rely on their dynamic duo Brain White and Ryan Gauld. The club's success hinges on these two attacking players but with their previous four matchups against LAFC this year, only once Gauld has been able to get a tally while White has been absent on the scoresheet. LAFC are experienced top to bottom in these moments with deep runs they have endured in multiple competitions, we feel this distinguished squad has what it takes to get the job done on the road. 

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How to Watch Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Los Angeles FC 

• When: November 3, 8.45 p.m ET

• Where: BC Place 

• TV: Apple TV