Vancouver Whitecaps (8-7-4) travel to face off against Minnesota United (8-7-5) on Wednesday, July 3rd. This match will be played at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN. Vancouver Whitecaps is coming off a win in their previous match, while Minnesota United will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United

Vancouver Whitecaps Is Coming Off A Win

The Vancouver Whitecaps will be looking to build off their high-scoring win over St. Louis City SC. Heading into that match, they were on the money line at -155, and the seven combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 3.5 goals.

Brian White was the offensive standout for Vancouver, scoring three times on his three total shots. Fafa Picault was the only other player to score, which came on his only shot. Overall, the club had eight shots on goal and 12 shots.

On the defensive end, things weren’t much easier for the Whitecaps, as they allowed three goals on St. Louis’s four shots on goal. Yōhei Takaoka finished with just one save, and the club intercepted 12 passes while not blocking a shot.

Through 19 matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps have an 8-7-4 record, putting them in 8th place in the Western Conference. Overall, they are 4-4-2 on the road and 4-3-2 at home. Over their last five matches, they have gone 3-2, including a win over St. Louis City SC on June 30th. After this match, they will head on the road to take on CF Montréal on July 6th. In the standings, they are tied with the Seattle Sounders at 28 points, and they are just ahead of Austin FC by one point.

Minnesota United Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Minnesota United will be looking to bounce back from a close 3-2 loss to the Portland Timbers. This match took place on the road, and going into the match, they were the heavy underdog at +310. The five combined goals surpassed the pre-match over/under line of 3.5 goals.

Minnesota’s offensive attack took a total of six shots, four of which were on goal, and they scored on two of their four shots on goal. Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Jeong Sangbin each found the net one time, with Hlongwane also finishing with a goal and an assist.

On the defensive end, Minnesota allowed a total of 26 shots and 11 corner kicks. Clint Irwin finished with 10 saves on the 13 shots on goal he faced. Overall, the defense intercepted eight passes and blocked one shot.

Minnesota United will look to snap a four-match losing streak when they take on the Vancouver Whitecaps at home. Overall, Minnesota is 8-7-5 and sits in 7th place in the Western Conference. They have been favored in eight matches this season, going 3-2-3, while they are 5-5-2 as the underdog. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on the Los Angeles Galaxy on July 8th. Over their last seven matches, Minnesota has just one win, going 1-5-1.

Vancouver Whitecaps Offense Breakdown

The Vancouver Whitecaps have been an average offensive team this season, scoring 1.6 goals per match, which is 12th in the league. Ryan Gauld is the team’s top scorer, finding the back of the net nine times, which is 16th in MLS. Gauld also leads the team in shots on goal, ranking 33rd in the league. Ryan Raposo is the team’s leader in assists, with four on the season, which is 46th in MLS. He also has two goals, which is fourth on the team.

Minnesota United Offense Breakdown

Minnesota United’s offense has been solid this season, as they are 10th in MLS in goals per match at 1.6. Tani Oluwaseyi is their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net seven times, which is 26th in the league. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has been a key contributor as well, as he has five goals and leads the club in shots on goal. Robin Lod has been a playmaker for Minnesota United, as he is fifth in MLS in assists and has also scored five goals.

Vancouver Whitecaps Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Minnesota United, the Vancouver Whitecaps’ defense is struggling, as they have given up eight goals over their last three matches. This includes giving up three goals to the 25th ranked offense of St. Louis City SC. On the season, they are giving up 1.4 goals per match, which is 13th in the league. Yōhei Takaoka is 17th in the league with four clean sheets, and he is 13th in saves with 54.

Minnesota United Defense Breakdown

Minnesota United’s defense has struggled of late, giving up nine goals over their last three matches. This includes a five-goal performance against FC Dallas, who is 17th in scoring. Overall, they are 17th in goals allowed this season, giving up 1.6 goals per match. They are also 12th in blocked shots and 1st in interceptions. Keeper Dayne St. Clair is 28th in clean sheets and 25th in saves.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United Prediction

Looking at how we expect this match to play out, we are going to take the Vancouver Whitecaps on the money line at +210. This season, Vancouver has been the better team in terms of passing and they are also 7th in the MLS in shooting percentage. Our projections have this one going Vancouver’s way by a score of 2-1. Teemu Pukki is our top projected goal scorer for Minnesota United.

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