MLS Betting Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas
Vancouver Whitecaps host FC Dallas in the first leg of this MLS Round One playoff clash at BC Place, with kick-off set for 18:30 on Sunday 26 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Are Dallas +1.25 a Value Bet?
Dallas +1.25 means dividing our stake exactly between +1 and +1.5. This Asian Handicap prediction at odds of -100 allows us to bet against Vancouver and land a nice potential return.
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2-1 Dallas Win When Teams Last Clashed
Dallas and Vancouver Whitecaps last met on Saturday night, with Dallas winning 2-1 away. Vancouver ended with 69% possession and drew the shots on target 7-7. Thomas Mueller were on the scoresheet for Vancouver, with Osaze Urhoghide and Kaick Ferreira finding the net for Dallas.
In the past 10 H2H meetings, there has been three draws. Vancouver have won five games and Dallas two.
Vancouver Whitecaps – Last 10 League Games
Vancouver have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. The Canadian club have averaged 56.8% possession and 5.4 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 4.7 corners from 3.9 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts.
Thomas Mueller is the top goalscorer with 7, Brian White has 5, with Rayan Elloumi and two other players on 2. The leading assistor is Sebastian Berhalter with 5.
FC Dallas – Last 10 League Games
Dallas have won 5, lost 1 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.7 goals from 8.8 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 39.1% possession, 4.2 corners in their favour and 8.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 10.7 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal.
Petar Musa got 6 goals, Anderson Julio notched 2, while Osaze Urhoghide and two other players scored 1. Patrickson Delgado is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Yohei Takaoka (GK), Édier Ocampo, Belal Halbouni, Joedrick Pupe, Tate Johnson, Sebastian Berhalter, Andres Cubas, Emmanuel Sabbi, Thomas Müller, Ali Ahmed, Daniel Rios.
FC Dallas predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Michael Collodi (GK), Sebastien Ibeagha, Osaze Urhoghide, Lalas Abubakar, Shaq Moore, Kaick, Christian Cappis, Bernard Kamungo, Patrickson Delgado, Anderson Julio, Sam Sarver.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas Prediction & Betting Tips
Join us as we dissect the best Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick, top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
Dallas with a +1.25 goal start look really appealing when it comes to this MLS playoff encounter. We’re expecting a fine performance from the visitors, with odds of -100 looking attractive.
The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable MLS stats.
Key Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas league stats:
The +1.25 line has been covered by Dallas in 13 consecutive games.The +1.25 line has been covered by Dallas in 18 of their last 20 games.The +1.25 line has been covered by Dallas in 17 of their last 19 games on the road.The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 4 of their last 5 games.The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 7 of their last 10 games.The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 2 consecutive games.The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 3 consecutive games against Dallas.
Dallas +1.25 Probability
According to the latest odds, there’s a 50% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Our Match Prediction
Dallas Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -100
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Player Prop Picks
Anderson Julio (Dallas) has racked up two goals in his past five MLS matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +500 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
There has been five straight Dallas games where 10.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been three consecutive Vancouver home matches where the same thing has happened. We endorse betting on the -119 that the teams successfully cover the line, with this Total Corners wager landing a handsome potential return.
League Games
Vancouver
Total
10.10
5.40
4.70
Home
10.60
6.70
3.90
Away
9.50
4.10
5.40
Dallas
Total
13.00
4.20
8.80
Home
10.10
3.30
6.80
Away
11.60
4.10
7.50
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Total Corners
Vancouver Corners
Dallas Corners
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Caps Heavy Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies
The favourites have a 70% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Vancouver Whitecaps chalked up at -233 to land a win in this MLS clash. FC Dallas are seen as the most unlikely winner at +510.
Vancouver can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -116. However, Dallas are +420 and the draw is +180 if you want to take a different option.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. BTTS Yes is on offer at -175 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Brian White Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer
Favourite Brian White is priced at +330 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of -111.
Player Goals
Brian White (Vancouver)
Thomas Müller (Vancouver)
Jayden Nelson (Vancouver)
Petar Musa (Dallas)
Player Shots On Target
Jayden Nelson (Vancouver)
Thomas Müller (Vancouver)
Ryan Gauld (Vancouver)
Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver)
BC Place
Five Wins for Vancouver in Previous Ten Home Games
Vancouver have five wins, three draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.60 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Dallas have clocked up five draws, three losses and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
Dallas were 2-1 victors against Vancouver last time out at BC Place. We’ve seen the past 6 H2H matches at BC Place involve three Vancouver wins. There have also been two draws and one Dallas victory.
Vancouver Whitecaps Home Stats
5-3-2
3.80
2.60
1.20
7
3
6
4
FC Dallas Away Stats
2-5-3
3.30
1.60
1.70
6
4
8
2
W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
G = Avg. Goals
GF = Avg. Goals For
GA = Avg. Goals Against
O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
B-No = Matches BTTS No
Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas Lineups & Team News
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Vancouver Whitecaps Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Dallas Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Vancouver Whitecaps Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
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Yohei Takaoka
18
Édier Ocampo
12
Belal Halbouni
23
Joedrick Pupe
28
Tate Johnson
16
Sebastian Berhalter
20
Andres Cubas
11
Emmanuel Sabbi
13
Thomas Müller
22
Ali Ahmed
14
Daniel Rios
30
Michael Collodi
25
Sebastien Ibeagha
3
Osaze Urhoghide
5
Lalas Abubakar
18
Shaq Moore
55
Kaick
12
Christian Cappis
77
Bernard Kamungo
6
Patrickson Delgado
11
Anderson Julio
28
Sam Sarver
FC Dallas Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
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