San-Diego Zest vs Vancouver Prediction
🔊 Which of these two impressive teams will advance to the tournament final? It's MLS time, and the semifinals are here: San Diego Zest face off against Vancouver Whitecaps in the second match. We're in for an exciting clash, and here's our prediction. Both sides have earned their spot in this decisive match, but only one can emerge victorious.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams have faced each other only twice, both encounters happening this season. San Diego remain unbeaten, having secured one win and drawn the other match.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
San-Diego Zest Team Overview
🔴 The team have earned their place in the decisive stage of the tournament, maintaining a consistently high level throughout the season. San Diego have impressed with their resilience, not to mention their lethal attack. Their tactics have slightly shifted for the playoffs, but the essence remains unchanged.
🔵 There was a dominant victory over Portland in the round of 16. However, that wasn't the main challenge. The real test came in the quarterfinals against a tough and fortunate Minnesota. The team adapted well, showing they can play gritty football, even when things weren't going smoothly on the pitch. The opponents created few chances, and it was the relentless Anders Dreyer who decided the match with his goal in the 72nd minute. The striker continues to perform brilliantly, and if it weren't for Messi, he might well be in contention for the MVP title of the entire season.
Match Results: San-Diego Zest
Vancouver Whitecaps Team Overview
🔵 The Canadians are looking strong over the long haul. Vancouver are one of the few teams that haven't lost momentum during the regular season. Their trademark style is a balance between attack and defense. We've seen time and again that this team can either press the opponent or lock down defensively, depending on the situation.
⚪️ The Canadian club is among the few that advanced past the round of 16 in just two matches, although calling Dallas a serious opponent is a stretch. It was only in the second game that they managed to put up a fight, though Vancouver themselves allowed them that opportunity. Moving forward, things get more interesting. Los Angeles are not the kind of opponents you want to face in the quarter-finals.
📝 It all ended positively in the penalty shootout, even though Los Angeles came back from 0-2 thanks to a brace from Son Heung-min. Tristan Blackmon let his team down by receiving a red card. Los Angeles pushed hard in extra time and their xG was nearly three times that of their opponents. It wasn't meant to be. In the lottery, Vancouver were luckier, with Son Heung-min missing his spot-kick.
Match Results: Vancouver Whitecaps
Latest news
San-Diego Zest
❌ San Diego are dealing with quite a few injuries, but most of them involve rotation players. The notable absence is their main goalkeeper, CJ Dos Santos. San Diego's backup goalkeeper isn't particularly consistent.
Vancouver Whitecaps
✅ Brian White is back in action. The forward made his return to the field against Los Angeles, although he has yet to make a significant impact. Nonetheless, his presence in the squad is a crucial factor.
❌ Blackmon will miss the match due to a red card, and Veselinovic has been sidelined for some time with an injury. These are the key absences for the club ahead of the upcoming game.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.
Statistics: San-Diego Zest vs Vancouver Whitecaps
- matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
- wins: 22 vs 21;
- win percentage: 58% vs 57%;
- losses: 10 vs 7;
- draws: 6 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 7;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 3, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 5;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: San-Diego Zest vs Vancouver Whitecaps
- average total in the tournament: 3.08 vs 3.05;
- average total goals scored: 1.92 vs 1.95;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.79 vs 0.95;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.13 vs 1;
- San-Diego Zest : average total at home in the tournament - 1.6;
- Vancouver Whitecaps: average total away in the tournament - 1.39;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 1.6) vs 2.2 (away - 1.75).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Vancouver Whitecaps games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Vancouver Whitecaps games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 11 (6.5 - for home team and 4.5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 12 (10 - for home team and 2 - for away team).
San-Diego Zest : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.37; at home field - 6.45;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.5; at home field - 8.
Vancouver Whitecaps: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.11, away - 5.39;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 4.5.
- San-Diego Zest have taken over 4.5 corners in last 7 games (MLS).
- San-Diego Zest have taken over 4.5 corners in last 6 home games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3 (1.5 for home team and 1.5 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5 (1 for home team and 4 for away team).
San-Diego Zest : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.97; at home - 2.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.8.
Vancouver Whitecaps: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.03, away - 2.28;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 1.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: San-Diego Zest vs Vancouver Whitecaps
- number of matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 21 vs 21;
- number of BTTS matches for San-Diego Zest at home - 8 (40%);
- number of BTTS matches for Vancouver Whitecaps away - 9 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for San-Diego Zest at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Vancouver Whitecaps away - 3 (75%).
- Vancouver Whitecaps have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games (MLS).
- Vancouver Whitecaps have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games.
Editor's Prediction
This is a fascinating match to predict. The odds for a win are nearly even, so we won't focus on them here. Both teams are capable of success. What do we know? San Diego continues to be renowned for their attack, especially in front of their home crowd, creating pressure and numerous scoring chances. Vancouver, on the other hand, has both scored and conceded in eight of their last nine matches, with Dallas and particularly Los Angeles testing their nerves recently. We suggest betting on both teams to score. In our view, this option seems the most optimal choice.
Betting Tips: San-Diego Zest - Vancouver Whitecaps
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