Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Diego Prediction
USA · Regular Season - 32
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Diego: the result in context
Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego 4-1 in the Major League Soccer on 29 Oct 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 5.0 a game across 4 meetings, with both teams scoring in 4. Referee Joseph Dickerson averages 5.20 cards a game, 1.00 more than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps
Avg ratingAvg rating
1Y. Takaoka
18É. Ocampo
2M. Laborda
33T. Blackmon
28T. Johnson
25R. Gauld
23A. Cvetković
8O. Larraz
77Y. Diaby
19R. Elloumi
24B. White
13P. Sisniega
33O. Verhoeven
97C. McVey
26M. Duah
5K. Sargeant
6J. Tverskov
20A. Godoy
12G. Pirani
10A. Dreyer
94C. Bakambu
90A. PellegrinoVancouver Whitecaps Substitutes
San Diego Substitutes
Match Stats
Vancouver WhitecapsSan Diego Team Comparison
Vancouver WhitecapsSan DiegoAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Vancouver Whitecaps- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.8 vs 0.5 in first half)
San Diego- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 4 meetings, all competitions
Vancouver Whitecaps2Wins · 50%1Wins · 25%Previous meetings
24/05/2026San DiegoVancouver Whitecaps30/11/2025San DiegoVancouver Whitecaps20/07/2025San DiegoVancouver Whitecaps26/06/2025Vancouver WhitecapsSan DiegoRecent Form
Vancouver Whitecaps
Colorado RapidsVancouver Whitecaps
AustinVancouver Whitecaps
St. Louis CityVancouver Whitecaps
Los Angeles FCVancouver Whitecaps
Chicago FireVancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps
DC United
Real Salt LakeVancouver Whitecaps
CF MontrealVancouver WhitecapsVancouver WhitecapsAustinVancouver Whitecaps
Los Angeles GalaxySan DiegoSan Diego
Seattle SoundersLos Angeles GalaxySan DiegoSan Diego
Houston Dynamo
New York Red BullsSan DiegoAustinSan Diego
Inter MiamiSan DiegoSan Diego
Philadelphia UnionSan Diego
San Jose Earthquakes
Orlando City SCSan DiegoSan DiegoLos Angeles GalaxyReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
5.20 cards a match, 1.00 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.20).
Cards come from 10 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 63:32 | +31 | 55 | LWDDL |
| 2 |  FC Dallas | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 58:49 | +9 | 54 | LWDWL |
| 3 | St. Louis City | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 58:47 | +11 | 51 | LLLDW |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 52:45 | +7 | 48 | LDDDW |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 41:39 | +2 | 48 | DDDDL |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 50:35 | +15 | 47 | DDWDL |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 41:39 | +2 | 43 | DDLWW |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 50:49 | +1 | 42 | WWWDL |
| 9 | Colorado Rapids | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 42:41 | +1 | 42 | WDDDL |
| 10 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 45:54 | -9 | 41 | DDWLW |
| 11 |  Portland Timbers | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 57:60 | -3 | 40 | WWDLD |
| 12 |  Minnesota United FC | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 50:56 | -6 | 38 | WDWDD |
| 13 | San Diego | 31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 55:58 | -3 | 35 | DDDLD |
| 14 | Austin | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 41:59 | -18 | 34 | LWLLL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 32 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 38:80 | -42 | 22 | LLLLD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 31 | 63:32 | 55 |
| 2 | FC Dallas | 32 | 58:49 | 54 |
| 3 | St. Louis City | 32 | 58:47 | 51 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 31 | 52:45 | 48 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 31 | 41:39 | 48 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 32 | 50:35 | 47 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 31 | 41:39 | 43 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 32 | 50:49 | 42 |
| 9 | Colorado Rapids | 31 | 42:41 | 42 |
| 10 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 32 | 45:54 | 41 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 32 | 57:60 | 40 |
| 12 | Minnesota United FC | 32 | 50:56 | 38 |
| 13 | San Diego | 31 | 55:58 | 35 |
| 14 | Austin | 32 | 41:59 | 34 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 32 | 38:80 | 22 |
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About the Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Diego forecast
The forecasts for this Major League Soccer match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Vancouver Whitecaps and San Diego in the Major League Soccer table
The table shows a wide gap: Vancouver Whitecaps are 1st in the Major League Soccer, while San Diego sit 13th, 20 points behind. League goal record so far: Vancouver Whitecaps 63-32, San Diego 55-58. The full standings are on the Major League Soccer Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.