Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Match events
- 18'Jeevan Badwal (R. Elloumi)
- 36'Jesús Ferreira (S. Gomez)
- 57'Jackson Ragen
- 58'S. Brunell (A. Lopez)
- 58'Cheick Tidiane Sabaly (Ryan Gauld)
- 58'S. Brunell (Antino Lopez)
- 66'Ralph Priso (Tristan Blackmon)
- 73'Daniel Musovski (Osaze De Rosario)
- 73'K. Kossa-Rienzi (Kee Hee Kim)
- 76'Nouhou Tolo
- 77'R. Elloumi (E. Sabbi)
- 82'Thomas Müller (Oliver Larraz)
- 86'Paul Rothrock
- 86'Alex Roldán (C. Gaffney)
- 86'E. Sabbi (N. Djordjevic)
Lineups
- 1.7
- Goals/game
- 1.8
- 1.1
- Conceded/game
- 1.4
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 1-2
Data suggests that Vancouver Whitecaps are in a stronger position, currently ranking second with a solid away record. Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders are struggling with five consecutive losses and have only managed four wins at home this season. The historical head-to-head results also favor Vancouver, indicating they may continue their dominant run. Overall, the stats favor an away win.
- Vancouver Whitecaps rank 2 and are in playoff contention
- Seattle Sounders have lost their last 5 matches
- Vancouver Whitecaps have a superior away record this season
- Last 5 head-to-head matches show Vancouver Whitecaps have 3 victories against Seattle Sounders
Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.
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Why AI favors Vancouver Whitecaps
- Higher league positionVancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps sit 12 places above Seattle Sounders in the table.
#1 vs #13 - Poor recent formSeattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
1W 1D 3L - Poor recent formVancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L - Strong home recordSeattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders have won 4 of their last 9 home matches.
4/9 home wins
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Vancouver Whitecaps at 49.54% — final result was Vancouver Whitecaps win, Seattle Sounders 0-2 Vancouver Whitecaps.
Predicted score was 1-2.
This was a high confidence pick (87/100) — and it paid off.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Seattle Sounders have averaged 1.7 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have averaged 1.8 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 of the last 8 meetings between these two sides.
- Both teams scored in 3 of the last 8 head-to-head matches.
Head-to-head
Last 8 meetings
Seattle Sounders
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Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 12 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 25 | LLLL |
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | +27 | 40 | LWDD |
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
Referee
A. Villarreal
Based on 4 matches officiated (our own data).
When do they score?
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CharlotteFrequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps?+
Our AI model favors Vancouver Whitecaps to win, with a 49.54% probability (Draw 24.83%, Seattle Sounders 25.62%).
What time does Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 17, 2026, 2:30 AM (your local time, based on your device).