In the West Conference of the MLS, theVancouver Whitecaps are aiming to reach the top of the Conference, but to do so, they’ll need to defeat a Sporting Kansas City side still fighting for a playoff spot.
Vancouver Whitecaps are coming off a 1-1 draw against Western Conference leaders San Diego FC and remain one of the tournament’s top contenders.
As for Sporting Kansas City, they also drew 1-1 at home against New York City and are drifting further from playoff contention.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Sporting Kansas City Betting Odds and Info
Whitecaps -200 | Sporting KC +497 | Draw Offs:+382 |
When? | Saturday, July 26 at 10:30 pm ET, 9:30 pm CST, 8:30 pm MT, and 7:30 pm PT |
Where? | BC Place |
Where Can I Watch it? | Apple TV |
Why Bet on Vancouver Whitecaps?
One of the best teams in MLS this season has been the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Canadian side sits second in the Western Conference with 42 points—just one behind San Diego FC and with a game in hand.
They’ve recorded 12 wins, six draws, and five losses, scoring 39 goals and conceding 26. They were having a great season, but after losing the CONCACAF Champions Cup final on June 1, their form dipped. Since then, they’ve won just three matches, drawn one, and lost four.
Last weekend, they drew 1-1 on the road against San Diego FC, wrapping up a stretch of four straight away matches. Now they return home, where they’ve had balanced results: six wins, two draws, and two losses.
Their top scorer is Brian White, with 11 goals. He also scored one of the goals in the All-Star Game, where MLS defeated Liga MX 3-1.
Among Jesper Sorensen’s injured players are several key names, including Ryan Gauld, Ali Ahmed, and Sam Adekugbe. Additionally, Ecuadorian midfielder Pedro Vite was recently transferred to Pumas in Mexico.
Why Bet on Sporting KC?
On the Sporting Kansas City side, they’re fighting for a playoff spot— but they’re losing ground. With 24 points, they sit 13th in the Western Conference, five behind the ninth-place San Jose Earthquakes, though they have one game in hand over the Californians.
They have six wins, six draws, and 11 losses, scoring 36 goals and conceding 42. They’re coming off a 1-1 home draw against New York City FC, with a goal from Dániel Sallói—his sixth of the season for the Hungarian winger.
The team’s top scorer is Dejan Joveljić, who has 11 goals. He had scored in three straight matches before seeing that streak end. The Serbian striker had been in excellent form, recording either a goal or an assist in eight consecutive games before failing to contribute against NYCFC.
On the road, they’ve won two of their last three matches, and throughout the season, they’ve earned 11 out of a possible 33 points away from home.
Injuries for head coach Kerry Zavagnin include defenders Danny Rosero and Robert Voloder, as well as midfielder Erik Thommy.
Final Betting Analysis: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Sporting Kansas City
This will be an important match for both teams’ hopes in the Western Conference, and we believe the Whitecaps are clear favorites to take the win—and they will.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange favor Vancouver Whitecaps, with a Moneyline of -200, while Sporting KC is at +497, and a draw stands at +381.
These teams faced each other twice last year, with the Canadians winning both matches 2-1, at home and away. The Whitecaps have won four of the previous six meetings, with Sporting winning one and the other ending in a draw.
Go for a win for Vancouver. If you bet $100 at -200, you will gain $50 for a total payout of $150.