On Sunday, October 12, the MLS regular season features a match between Orlando City and Vancouver Whitecaps, starting at 1:30 a.m. CET. Here are some betting insights for the game.
Orlando City vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Orlando City has not lost in their last three matches, recording three draws and one victory.
- Vancouver Whitecaps are on an impressive unbeaten run of ten matches, with four draws and six wins.
- Vancouver has scored in every one of their last 14 matches, while Orlando has scored in seven straight games.
- Orlando has conceded goals in seven consecutive matches, while Vancouver has done so in four.
- Vancouver leads the Western Conference with the highest number of goals scored this season at 63.
- Vancouver has kept a clean sheet in 28% of their matches, compared to Orlando’s 13%.
- This season, Orlando has not lost any match without scoring, while Vancouver has experienced six such losses.
- The last encounter between these teams was in 2019, where Orlando won 1–0.
Orlando City vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Match Preview
Orlando City is striving to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. After 32 games, they have earned 53 points, maintaining a ten-point lead over the tenth-place team. However, the competition for better positioning is fierce, as they sit just two points above the tenth spot and three points behind fourth place. This means Orlando has strong motivation to aim for a higher finish.
Vancouver Whitecaps attracted attention this summer by signing Thomas Müller from Bayern Munich. They are in excellent form, going ten matches without a loss. With 60 points from 32 games, they are currently tied for first place with San Diego but are behind on tiebreakers. Despite this strong position, they are only two points ahead of fourth place, indicating that complacency could be a risk.
Probable Lineups
- Orlando City: Gallese, Jansson, Adrián Marín, Freeman, Brekalo, Herbert, Atuesta, Angulo, Pašalić, Ojeda, Muriel
- Vancouver Whitecaps: Takaoka, Laborda, Johnson, Ocampo, Müller, Cubas, Priso, Berhalter, Ahmed, Nelson, Rafael
Prediction
Both teams are in good shape and eager to secure their playoff positions. The recommended bet for this matchup is over 3 total goals.