Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8:30 PM EDT
- Venue: Q2 Stadium, Austin, USA
- Competition: MLS
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Austin FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps | Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8:30 PM EDT |
| Austin FC odds | 169 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps odds | 148 |
| Draw | 234 |
| Over 2 | -217 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Austin vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview and Team News
Austin Team News
Austin take on Vancouver Whitecaps in the 14th round of the Major League Soccer on Saturday. The home team, renowned for their ability to use the flanks well while attacking, will be on their toes throughout this game in order to ensure that they do not concede any early advantages. They are currently ranked eighth in the league table.
Their defenders, known for their tight zonal marking system, will feel confident of taking on the Vancouver attacker. Nonetheless, coming up against league leaders Vancouver will not be easy by any means, and it will be a test of their mental strength as well as physical strength to measure up to their visitors’ standards.
Austin like to play with a three-man backline that often translates into a five-man backline when they lose possession; this allows them the luxury of defending with more numbers when they find themselves in challenging positions without the ball.
In this game, Austin will be without the services of Daniel Pereira and Mikkel Desler, who have been ruled out with hip and hamstring injuries, respectively. Robert Taylor, meanwhile, will be expected to return only in June owing to the hamstring injury he sustained earlier.
Austin predicted lineup vs Vancouver Whitecaps (5-3-2): Stuver; Gallagher, Biro, Svatok, Hines-Ike, Kolmanic; Wolff, Sanchez, Sabovic; Vazquez, Uzuni.
Vancouver Whitecaps Team News
Vancouver Whitecaps have been the team to beat in the MLS this season, and their consistent showings have often placed them high on the pedestal of sides looking to make a pull them down a peg or two. The visiting side have scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches, which means that their attackers are in excellent form and will be licking their lips in anticipation ahead of this encounter.
Vancouver are currently ranked right on top of the league table, and victory in this game will cement their spot there for good. Only Minnesota United seem to be giving them chase in the table currently. Brian White is the competition’s top scorer (8), and will be expected to add to his tally in this encounter.
The likes of Daniel Rios and Mathias Laborda, however, will be unavailable for selection in this game due to a foot and hamstring injury, respectively. Ryan Gauld, meanwhile, has sustained a knee injury, and will not be available either. Along with these players, Sam Adekugbe has been sidelined, albeit with a thigh injury.
Austin have won four out of their last five matches, and seem to be a side in excellent form at the moment. Nonetheless, their defensive unit will be keen on improving their performances somewhat as they have not kept a single clean sheet in their last four outings.
Vancouver Whitecaps predicted lineup vs Austin (4-3-3): Takaoka; Ocampo, Blackmon, Utvik, Johnson; Berhalter, Cubas, Ngando; Vite, White, Nelson.
Austin vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
- Pick: Vancouver Whitecaps to win or draw
- Odds: -238 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Austin vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver have an advantage over their opponents in this game, and we expect them to either win or draw. There have been a total of nine games recorded between these teams in the past, out of which Vancouver have won six. They have drawn two games while losing just once to Austin.
The rivalry between these teams has often ended up in Vancouver’s favour, and we do not expect that to change here. Even at this venue, Vancouver have won or drawn three out of the four matches they have played against Austin – this gives them a clear advantage of doing well in this game too.
Austin vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total over 2 goals
- Odds: -217 (20Bet)
We expect to see a total of over two goals in this game between Austin and Vancouver. While the home team will be the more aggressive of the two sides on offer due to the presence of their supporters, Vancouver will have an upper hand in the eventual scoreline as they are the better-ranked and stronger side between the two.
Vancouver have seen a total of over two goals in their last four encounters and will hope to continue the same in this match. With their latest game against Los Angeles FC ending in a 2-2 draw, Vancouver will hope to come back strongly with a freewheeling performance against Austin with lots of goals on offer.
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