2021 MLS season returns with midweek action and it will see Vancouver Whitecaps clashing with Los Angeles Galaxytoday at Rio Tinto Stadium. Both sides seek the three points after being beaten in Week 8. Check out everything there is to know about this Major League Soccer game, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch it.
The Galaxy head to this game looking for recovery after losing at home at the hands of Seattle Sounders. Greg Vanney‘s boys are in a good spot in the West, though, and they’ll try to get back on winning ways in their trip to Utah.
The Whitecaps head to Week 9 carrying a four-game losing streak, just one defeat shy of their worstrun in history. Marc Dos Santos‘ side needs to improve soon to escape from the bottom of the table, despite this match doesn’t look like an easy task at all.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy: Match Information
Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Time: 10:30 PM (ET)
Location: Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy
Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy: Time by State in the US
ET: 10:30 PM
CT: 9:30 PM
MT: 8:30 PM
PT: 7:30 PM
Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy: Storylines andHead-to-Head
After beginning 2021 MLS on the right foot,Vancouver Whitecaps suddenly fell apart and lost their last four matches. Their latest defeat was a painful one, as Real Salt Lake claimed the win with late goals. However, the Canadian side needs to improve soon to avoid tying its longest losing streak in history.
Los Angeles Galaxy couldn’t end the Sounders’ unbeaten run and were left empty-handed at home, which is why they’ll visit Sandy looking to bounce back. However, they haven’t beenperforming well on the road, having lost seven of their last eight away games.
Vancouver have had the edge in the last nine games, as they won five times, while LA did it in three duels. However, the Galaxy have claimed the victory 13 times against the Whitecaps, who won eight matches, and they’ve tied on six.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy: 2021 MLS Standings
After 2021 MLS Week 8, Vancouver Whitecaps sit 12th in the Western Conference Standings with seven points, while Los Angeles Galaxy stand fourth with 15 points.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy: 2021 MLS Top Scorers
Cristian Dájome is Vancouver Whitecaps’ top scorerin 2021 MLS season with three goals, while Los Angeles Galaxy’s Chicharito Hernández has had a brilliant start having found the net seven times so far.
How to watch or live stream Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy in the US
The game to be played at Rio Tinto Stadium between Vancouver Whitecaps and the Los Angeles Galaxy will be broadcast in the US byTSN1, MLS LIVE on ESPN+, and Spectrum SN.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy: Predictions and Odds
Bookmakers have made their predictions for this game, and they see the visitors as slight favorites. FanDuel has given LA Galaxy odds of +130, while Vancouver Whitecaps have +175, while a tie would result in a +230 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | +175 |
| Tie | +230 |
| LA Galaxy | +130 |
* Odds via FanDuel.