Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC Best odds and tips

Vancouver Whitecaps are the surprise package of the MLS 2025 campaign and head into Sunday’s fixture with Los Angeles FC as the bookies' favourites at 2.05. The Black and Gold have 26 points from 11 games and are already setting a record pace at the top of the table. Jesper Soerensen has been the architect of their success since taking charge in January 2025 and he has instilled a love for high-tempo, attractive football that combines progressive passing with high-value shooting opportunities. Brian White has been on fire in the final third with six goals in just eight MLS 2025 appearances, but Sebastian Berhalter has chipped in with three in Vancouver’s last five. LAFC will have to keep an eye on both of them on Sunday.

Steven Cherundolo has been the driving force behind LAFC since taking over as head coach in January 2022 and he has never wavered from his progressive, attack-minded blueprint, even when results haven’t gone his way. This season, for example, has been a mixed bag so far with LAFC sitting 11th in MLS 2025 on 17 points from 11 games. Their last five games have seen them win two, draw two and lose one, but the Black and Gold will be encouraged by their last three visits to Vancouver, in which they won two. Denis Bouanga is still Cherundolo’s go-to man in the final third with four goals in 10 MLS 2025 appearances and three in his last five games. But LAFC have been less successful on their travels this term, winning just one of five and losing three.

These two sides split the last two head-to-head meetings, but LAFC will be encouraged by their 1-0 home win over Vancouver in MLS 2024. A home win for the Whitecaps looks the most likely outcome, however, given their current hot streak and LAFC’s inconsistent away record. The Whitecaps have won their last four MLS 2025 games and are unbeaten in their last five. Their last two results have been home wins, while LAFC have failed to win their last two away games. Vancouver have won two of their last two at home, so we’re going with a home win in this Sunday Night fixture that could have Supporters’ Shield implications. A goalfest could be on the cards as the shot quality of Vancouver takes on the shot quantity of LAFC in a tactical chess match that could open up at both ends. Backing Over 2.5 Goals could be a good play for the more adventurous punter given the recent results of both clubs and Vancouver’s strength at home.