Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Los Angeles FC II: prediction and stats
MLS Next ProGroup StageKick-off on August 27, 2026 at 01:00 AM (UTC)Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, British Columbia
The Footlab model makes Los Angeles FC II the favourite at 41%, against 24% for a draw and 35% for Vancouver Whitecaps II. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Los Angeles FC II?
Los Angeles FC II starts as the favourite with a 113-point Elo edge (1,626 vs 1,513).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Vancouver Whitecaps II have 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats; Los Angeles FC II have 8, 5 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Austin II(away) | 1-4 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Tacoma Defiance(away) | 2-4 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 26, 2026 | St. Louis City II(away) | 1-1 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Austin II(home) | 0-4 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Real Monarchs(away) | 1-2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Sporting KC II(home) | 2-1 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Tacoma Defiance(home) | 4-3 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Portland Timbers II(away) | 0-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Colorado Rapids II(home) | 3-0 | MLS Next Pro |
| Jul 26, 2026 | North Texas(away) | 2-2 | MLS Next Pro |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Vancouver Whitecaps II win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Los Angeles FC II win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Los Angeles FC II 2-1 Vancouver Whitecaps II | MLS Next Pro |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps II 2-3 Los Angeles FC II | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Los Angeles FC II 1-3 Vancouver Whitecaps II | MLS Next Pro |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps II 2-0 Los Angeles FC II | MLS Next Pro |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Los Angeles FC II 3-3 Vancouver Whitecaps II | MLS Next Pro |
| Aug 25, 2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps II 2-2 Los Angeles FC II | MLS Next Pro |
Last archived meeting: Los Angeles FC II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II on May 4, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Vancouver Whitecaps II score 1.1 and concede 2.5 goals per match over their last 15; Los Angeles FC II score 1.7 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 67% probability of over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Whitecaps II | 1.1 | 2.5 | 0 | 11/15 | 10/15 |
| Los Angeles FC II | 1.7 | 1.2 | 4 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Vancouver Whitecaps II sit 13th in MLS Next Pro (19 points from 23 matches) and Los Angeles FC II sit 5th (41 points from 23 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Los Angeles FC II | 23 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 39 | 36 | 41 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC II | 23 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 39 | 36 | 41 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC II | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 37 | 35 | 38 |
| 7 | Vancouver Whitecaps II | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 29 | 53 | 19 |
| 13 | Vancouver Whitecaps II | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 29 | 53 | 19 |
| 13 | Vancouver Whitecaps II | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 29 | 53 | 19 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Los Angeles FC II?
- The Footlab model makes Los Angeles FC II the favourite at 41%, against 24% for a draw and 35% for Vancouver Whitecaps II.
- Where and when is Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Los Angeles FC II played?
- Vancouver Whitecaps II vs Los Angeles FC II is played on August 27, 2026 at 01:00 AM (UTC) at Swangard Stadium, in the MLS Next Pro.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 67% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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- Mar 1, 2026Portland Timbers II2-1The Town
- Mar 1, 2026New York RB II4-2Columbus Crew II
- Mar 1, 2026Real Monarchs2-2North Texas
- Mar 1, 2026FC Cincinnati II1-3Connecticut FC