Vancouver Whitecaps (13-12-8) travel to face off against Real Salt Lake (15-7-11) on Saturday, October 19th. This match will be played at America First Field in Sandy, UT. Real Salt Lake is coming off a win in their previous match, while Vancouver Whitecaps will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Real Salt Lake. The match is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake

Vancouver Whitecaps Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Vancouver Whitecaps will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Los Angeles FC. This match took place on their home pitch, but they were still the +230 underdog on the money line. The three combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

Vancouver’s offense scored just one time on their five shots on goal and 16 total shot attempts. Brian White was the most active shooter for the club, finishing without a goal on his five total shots. The club had four corner kicks during the match.

On the defensive end, Yōhei Takaoka made two saves on LA FC’s four shots on goal. The Whitecaps’ defense blocked four shots and intercepted six passes. Overall, LA FC took 12 shots, and they also finished with four corner kicks.

The Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to snap a three-match losing streak as they take on Real Salt Lake on the road. Overall, the Whitecaps are 13-12-8, putting them in 8th place in the Western Conference. They have struggled as of late, going 0-4-2 over their last six matches. In terms of their record, they have been slightly better on the road, going 7-5-4 compared to 6-7-4 at home. In terms of being favored, they have been favored in 17 matches, going 7-6-4, while they have been the underdog in 16 matches, going 6-6-4. Currently, they are tied with the New York Red Bulls with 47 points, one point ahead of the Portland Timbers.

Real Salt Lake Is Coming Off A Win

Real Salt Lake will be looking to build off their 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. This win came on the road and the over/under line was 3.5 goals, which was just eclipsed by the one combined goal. The payout for Real Salt Lake on the money line was +109.

Real Salt Lake’s attack was led by Diego Luna, who scored on one of his three total shots. He needed just two shots on goal to get this goal. Overall, the club had five shots on goal and 14 shots overall. They also finished the match with nine corner kicks.

Zac MacMath picked up a clean sheet between the sticks, his second straight match with a clean sheet. He made two saves on San Jose’s two shots on goal. As a defensive unit, Real Salt Lake blocked three shots and intercepted six passes.

Real Salt Lake is set to take on the Vancouver Whitecaps at home. This season, Real Salt Lake has a record of 15-7-11, which has them sitting in 4th place in the Western Conference. Overall, they have been solid at home, going 10-3-3. Over their last three matches, they have gone 1-0-2, with their most recent match being a win over the San Jose Earthquakes. In the standings, Real Salt Lake is tied with the Seattle Sounders FC and FC Cincinnati, as all three teams have 56 points.

Vancouver Whitecaps Offense Breakdown

The Vancouver Whitecaps’ offense has been average this season, scoring 1.5 goals per match, which is 17th in MLS. They have scored less than their season average in four straight matches. Brian White is their top scorer, with 15 goals, which is 14th in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Ryan Gauld is their leader in assists, with 12, which is 6th in MLS. He is also second on the team in goals scored.

Real Salt Lake Offense Breakdown

Real Salt Lake has been one of the more dangerous offensive teams in MLS this season, ranking 5th in goals scored and 3rd in shots on goal. Cristian Arango has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net 17 times, which is 6th in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, ranking 3rd in the league. Diego Luna has been their top playmaker, ranking 20th in MLS in assists. He also has 7 goals, which is 4th on the team.

Vancouver Whitecaps Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Real Salt Lake, the Vancouver Whitecaps’ defense is 12th in the MLS, allowing 1.4 goals per match. Over their last six matches, they have given up 11 goals (1.8 per match). They are 24th in blocked shots and 20th in interceptions. Keeper Yōhei Takaoka is 13th in clean sheets this season with seven. He is also 16th in saves with 88. Over their last six matches, they have given up three goals to the 18th ranked offense (Seattle Sounders FC) and four goals to the 3rd ranked offense (Los Angeles Galaxy).

Real Salt Lake Defense Breakdown

Real Salt Lake’s defense has been inconsistent over their last six matches, as they have given up three or more goals twice during that span. However, they have also posted two clean sheets, including their most recent match against the San Jose Earthquakes. Overall, they are 7th in goals allowed this season, and they are 17th in blocked shots. Keeper Zac MacMath is 14th in clean sheets this season, and he is 19th in saves.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake Prediction

Looking at how we expect this Real Salt Lake offense to control the action, our projections have them taking 17 shots overall and five shots on goal compared to just 14 shots and four shots on goal for Vancouver. Our pick for this match is to take Real Salt Lake on the money line at -107. Coming into the match, Real Salt Lake is 5th in the MLS in goals scored and they also have the edge in terms of goals allowed. Look for Cristian Arango to have the best chance to score a goal for Real Salt Lake.

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