Main prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps to win in regular time
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Real Salt Lake and Vancouver Whitecaps have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 20/09 (Sunday), at America First Field (The RioT), at 02:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Real Salt Lake have won 0 time(s) and score 0.8 goals per match. Meanwhile, Vancouver Whitecaps have won 3 time(s). Vancouver Whitecaps have a 48.78% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps.
Prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps
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Overview Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps go in as favourites, with odds of 2.05 and a 48.78% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 16 win(s) for Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club against 16 for Real Salt Lake. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the Major League Soccer, Real Salt Lake have 8 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 11 defeat(s), with 37 goal(s) scored and 39 conceded. The top scorer is Sergi Solans Ormo, with 9 goal(s). On the other side, Vancouver Whitecaps have 14 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 53 goal(s) scored and 23 conceded. Brian White is the top scorer with 15 goal(s).
In the last 4 clashes between Real Salt Lake and Vancouver Whitecaps, all had over 9.5 corners.
Real Salt Lake are unbeaten against Vancouver Whitecaps in 3 matches.
Real Salt Lake have conceded goals in all of their last 10 clashes against Vancouver Whitecaps.
Real Salt Lake are winless in 11 matches in the competition.
Real Salt Lake have conceded goals in their last 12 matches in the competition.
In the last 5 matches involving Vancouver Whitecaps, all had over 2.5 goals.
Real Salt Lake have won the last 3 matches against Vancouver Whitecaps.
Head-to-head between Real Salt Lake and Vancouver Whitecaps
In 36 clashes, Vancouver Whitecaps have the advantage over Real Salt Lake: 16 win(s) against 15 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 22/02/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 Real Salt Lake.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Real Salt Lake: current form
Real Salt Lake are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the Major League Soccer 2026:
8 win(s), 5 draw(s), 11 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.21 point(s) per match
37 goals scored (1.54 per match)
Top scorer: Sergi Solans Ormo (9 goal(s))
Vancouver Whitecaps: current form
On the other side, Vancouver Whitecaps also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.
Follow their performance in the MLS:
14 win(s), 4 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.92 point(s) per match
53 goals scored (2.21 per match)
Top scorer: Brian White (15 goal(s))
Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps key players
In the MLS, Sergi Solans Ormo carries Real Salt Lake's attack with 9 goal(s).
The playmaker is Juan Manuel Sanabria Magole, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Sergi Solans Ormo has 9 goal(s).
On the other side, Brian White is the name that frightens the most for The Blue-and-White with 15 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Thomas Müller leads in assists with 5. In the whole season, Brian White has accumulated 15 goal(s).
Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps statistics in the MLS
Real Salt Lake have an average of 10.51 corners and 2.42 cards per match. Vancouver Whitecaps have 8.8 corners and 2.08 cards. The statistics for Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps are in the table below.
Real Salt Lake
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Home | L D L D W |
1 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 58% | 8% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 3.42 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.54 | 2 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.42 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 67% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.91 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | W W D L W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 64% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 3.07 | 3.3 |
| Scored | 2.21 | 2.29 | 2.1 |
| Conceded | 0.96 | 0.79 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 36% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 50% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 14% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 71% | 40% |
|
xG
|
2 | 2.06 | 1.91 |
|
xGA
|
0.93 | 0.89 | 0.99 |
More tips for Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps
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Correct score prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Real Salt Lake 0-1 Vancouver Whitecaps. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Check out where to watch the live match between Vancouver Whitecaps and Real Salt Lake:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Real Salt Lake and Vancouver Whitecaps
The line-ups for Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Real Salt Lake line-up
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1
Rafael Cabral Barbosa
Goalkeeper
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2
DeAndre Yedlin
Defender
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8
Juan Magole
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9
Morgan Guilavogui
Forward
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12
Saba Lobzhanidze
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21
Juan José Arias
Defender
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22
Sergi Solans Ormo
Forward
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26
Philip Quinton
Defender
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34
Luca Moisa
Midfielder
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92
Noel Caliskan
Midfielder
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98
Alexandros Katranis
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club line-up
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1
Yohei Takaoka
Goalkeeper
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2
Mathías Laborda
Defender
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7
Cheikh Sabaly
Forward
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8
Oliver Larraz
Midfielder
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14
Bruno Quiñonez
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20
Andrés Cubas
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24
Brian White
Forward
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25
Ryan Gauld
Midfielder
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28
Tate Johnson
Defender
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33
Tristan Blackmon
Defender
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70
Rui Modesto
Midfielder
The Vancouver Whitecaps starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Match: Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 20/09/2026
Time: 02:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: America First Field (The RioT)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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