Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Whitecaps sneak a late double at Seattle
Two second-half strikes from R. Elloumi and T. Müller secure a surprise win on the road.
Vancouver Whitecaps overturned expectations with a 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders, thanks to late goals from R. Elloumi and T. Müller in the 77th and 82nd minutes. The Sounders, predicted by Fipster to edge a high-scoring 4-3 win, were left scoreless as the Whitecaps held firm and struck decisively after the break. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence call, delivering a neat upset in Major League Soccer.
Outcome probability
The Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps are set to face off in what promises to be a pulsating MLS regular season match. Both teams have shown attacking flair this season, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring encounter.
Match factors
Seattle's Rothrock vs Vancouver's defense
Rothrock's strong away scoring form and minutes played suggest he can exploit Vancouver's defense
Vancouver's White leading attack
White's 10 goals and consistent starts make him a focal point for Vancouver's offense
Roldan's doubtful status affects Seattle midfield creativity
Roldan's muscle injury and doubtful status cap his assist probability, impacting Seattle's playmaking
Rusnák's assist potential for Seattle
Rusnák leads Seattle with 4 assists and strong recent form, key for creating scoring chances
Vancouver's strong recent home scoring streak
Vancouver has scored in 5 consecutive home games, indicating attacking momentum
The context
Seattle Sounders currently sit 8th in the league with 24 points from 16 games, while Vancouver Whitecaps lead the table with 34 points from 17 games. Vancouver boasts a superior goal difference and points-per-game ratio, highlighting their strong campaign so far. However, Seattle's home advantage and attacking potential make this a fascinating contest.
Key insights
P. Rothrock
Seattle Sounders
Rothrock's strong away scoring form and high minutes played suggest he can exploit Vancouver's defence effectively.
5 goals in 14 games, including 2 in last 10 away matches
B. White
Vancouver Whitecaps
White's 10 goals and consistent starts make him the focal point of Vancouver's attack and a constant threat.
10 goals in 16 games, with 2 goals in last 5 matches
A. Rusnák
Seattle Sounders
Rusnák's creativity and 4 assists this season are key to Seattle's goal-scoring chances.
4 assists in 14 games
C. Roldan
Seattle Sounders
Roldan's doubtful status due to a muscle injury could limit Seattle's midfield creativity and assist potential.
1 assist in 12 games
Analysis
The prediction leans towards a home win for Seattle with a 4-3 scoreline, reflecting an open and attacking game. Seattle's top scorer P. Rothrock, with 5 goals and strong away form, will be key to breaking down Vancouver's defence. Meanwhile, Vancouver's leading marksman B. White, with 10 goals, poses a significant threat. Seattle's creative midfielder A. Rusnák, leading with 4 assists, will be crucial in crafting chances. The doubtful status of Seattle's C. Roldan could slightly hamper their midfield creativity, but the attacking firepower on both sides suggests a goal-laden affair.
Key facts
- 1.Seattle Sounders are 8th in the league with 24 points from 16 games (W7 D3 L6).
- 2.Vancouver Whitecaps lead the league with 34 points from 17 games (W10 D4 L3).
- 3.Vancouver has a significantly better goal difference (+22) than Seattle this season.
- 4.Seattle's P. Rothrock has scored 5 goals in 14 games, showing strong away form.
- 5.Vancouver's B. White leads the league with 10 goals in 16 games.
- 6.Seattle's A. Rusnák tops assists for his team with 4 in 14 games.
- 7.The predicted fulltime scoreline is a high-scoring 4-3 in favour of Seattle.
- 8.C. Roldan is doubtful with a muscle injury, potentially impacting Seattle's midfield creativity.
Prediction
We predict Seattle Sounders to narrowly overcome Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3. The match is expected to be a thrilling back-and-forth with plenty of goals, reflecting the attacking strengths and defensive vulnerabilities of both teams.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Seattle Sounders
Away — Vancouver Whitecaps
The verdict
In summary, this MLS fixture promises excitement and goals. Seattle's attacking edge at home, combined with Vancouver's potent offence, should produce a memorable 4-3 victory for the Sounders. Fans can look forward to a rollercoaster of a match with plenty of moments to savour.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Badwal
Ferreira
Ragen
Yellow Card
Brunell
Sabaly
Priso
Musovski
Kossa-Rienzi
Tolo
Yellow Card
Elloumi
Assist: Sabbi
Müller
Assist: Larraz
Roldan
Sabbi
Rothrock
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | +27 | 40 |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | +4 | 38 |
| 12 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | -5 | 26 |
| 13 |  Seattle Sounders | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 25 |
| 14 |  Austin | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -14 | 21 |
Match Statistics
Seattle Sounders
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5N. ToloD
- 9J. FerreiraM
- 11A. RusnákM
- 14P. RothrockM
- 16A. RoldanD
- 19D. MusovskiF
- 25J. RagenD
- 26A. ThomasG
- 37S. BrunellM
- 45P. KingstonM
- 85K. Kossa-RienziD
Substitutes
- 4R. SailorD
- 20Kim Kee-HeeD
- 24S. FreiG
- 35A. LopezD
- 39S. HawkinsD
- 90S. GomezM
- 95O. De RosarioF
Vancouver Whitecaps
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Y. TakaokaG
- 2M. LabordaD
- 6R. PrisoD
- 7C. SabalyM
- 8O. LarrazM
- 11E. SabbiF
- 13T. MüllerM
- 18É. OcampoD
- 20A. CubasM
- 28T. JohnsonD
- 59J. BadwalM
Substitutes
- 3S. AdekugbeD
- 19R. ElloumiF
- 25R. GauldM
- 26J. NgandoM
- 29M. GherasimencovD
- 32I. BoehmerG
- 33T. BlackmonD
- 41N. DjordjevicD
- 97Liam MackenzieM
Seattle Sounders
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kingston | M | 92 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Nouhou Tolo | D | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrew Thomas | G | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Musovski | F | 73 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Paul Rothrock | M | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Snyder Brunell | M | 58 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Kalani Kossa-Rienzi | D | 73 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jackson Ragen | D | 92 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Albert Rusnák(C) | M | 92 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Jesús Ferreira | M | 36 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Roldán | D | 85 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Stefan Frei | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Sailor | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stuart Hawkins | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Osaze De Rosario | F | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kim Kee-hee | D | 19 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Antino Lopez | D | 34 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sebastian Gomez | M | 56 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Müller(C) | M | 92 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2/5 |
| Oliver Larraz | M | 92 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1/3 |
| Tate Johnson | D | 92 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Ralph Priso | D | 66 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mathías Laborda | D | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Andrés Cubas | M | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Emmanuel Sabbi | F | 86 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2/6 |
| Yohei Takaoka | G | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Édier Ocampo | D | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Cheick Tidiane Sabaly | M | 58 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/5 |
| Jeevan Badwal | M | 18 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Jean-Claude Ngando | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nikola Djordjevic | D | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Adekugbe | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Isaac Boehmer | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liam MacKenzie | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mihail Gherasimencov | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tristan Blackmon | D | 26 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rayan Elloumi | F | 74 | 6.6 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Ryan Gauld | M | 34 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |