Published on: Aug 21, 2021 4:30 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 21, 2021 2:30 pm IST
VAN vs LAF Dream11: Vancouver Whitecaps will be taking on LAFC at the BC Place in the upcoming fixture of the Major League Soccer. Talking about the standings, Vancouver are currently in at the 11th spot with 20 points in the Western Conference. However, they are unbeaten in their last seven games, which includes five draws and to wins. The Whitecaps did manage to secure a 2-1 win in their most recent outing over Austin.
As for LAFC, they are in at 9th with 23 points. LAFC are now winless in seven straight games, and their latest game turned out to be a 1-0 defeat to Atalanta United. With both clubs being at the bottom half of the Western Conference, we can expect the upcoming contest to be a cagey affair.
Date: June 22, Sunday Kick-Off: 7:30 AM (IST) Venue: BC Place
MLS Table: Vancouver Whitecaps are in at 11th in the Western Conference, while, LAFC are in at 9th.
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Vancouver Whitecaps: WDDD
Los Angeles FC: LLLD
Head to Head
From the last six meetings between the two sides, both Vancouver and LAFC have won two games apiece. Two games have also ended on level terms.
Vancouver Whitecaps News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Erik Godoy, Luas Daniel Cavallini, Cristian Gutierrez and Caio Alexandre are on the sidelines due to injury.
Expected Changes and Strategy:
Vancouver Whitecaps Starting XI (Likely)
Crepeau Nerwinski Rose Veselinovic Gaspar Owusu Baldisimo Teibert Dajome White Caicedo
Los Angeles FC News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Kwadwo Opoku, and Eddie Segura are ruled out due to injuries. Diego Palacios and Kim Moon Hwan are in doubt start.
Los Angeles FC Starting XI (Likely)
Romero Farfan Blackmon Murillo Edwards Cifuentes Blessing Atuesta Rossi Vela Rodriguez
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Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options
Cristian Dajome can play a pivotal role in the final third region for Vancouver Whitecaps. Dajome has eight goals, to assists and also has a pass accuracy of 77% from 18 appearances league this season.
Carlos Vela has impressed in the final third region for Los Angeles FC. Vela has registered five goals, four assists, and also has a pass accuracy of 78.4% from 16 appearances this season.
Differential Picks
Deibeir Caicedo has three goals, three assists, and also has a pass accuracy of 84.8% from 19 appearances in the league this season.
Jose Cifuentes has bagged five goals, three assists, and also has a pass accuracy of 80.6% from 19 appearances in the league this season.
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GK: M Crepeau DEF: M Farfan, T Blacmoon, R Veselinovic, J Nerwinski MID: J Cifuentes, R Teibert, C Dajome FOR: D Rossi, C Vela, D Caicedo
Likely Winner
Both sides have been more towards the inconsistent side of things in the MLS so far, and it could turn out to be a dogged affair. With that being said, the VAN vs LAF Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of a draw going ahead.
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