A great playoff duel will take place this Wednesday in MLS when Minnesota United and Vancouver Whitecaps, separated by one point, face.
Minnesota is on a negative streak of four losses in a row that has cost them several positions in the table.
On the other hand, Vancouver has been alternating good and bad performances but won 4-3 in its most recent game against St. Louis City.
When and Where?
Wednesday, July 3, 8:30 pm ET at the Allianz Field
Moneyline odds:
Minnesota 2.10
Vancouver 3.25
Draw Offs:
3.70
Where can I watch it?
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Why Bet on Minnesota United?
Minnesota United went from fighting for the top spots in the division to being in the struggle to remain in the playoffs. It was a terrible month of June where they had one win, one draw, and four defeats, added to another loss at the end of May and a draw before that. In other words, they have only managed five of their most recent 24 points.
Their last defeat was against Portland Timbers, who came from 0-2 down to defeat them 3-2. They have conceded 11 goals in their previous four games, surpassing the 30-goal barrier (32). To make matters worse, they have now conceded goals in 12 consecutive games.
With 29 points, they are in seventh place in the Western Conference, occupying the last playoff spot. Two rivals have one point less, so one more setback takes them out of that leading position.
Now they play at home, where they have two games without a win and where they lost the last time: 0-1 against Austin. The good news is that midfielder Hassani Dotson, who was sent off that day, returns.
One of the reasons for the team’s bad moment is the absence of Tani Oluwaseyi. The forward is one of Minnesota’s best players and the top scorer, but he is in the Copa América with Canada, and his team qualified for the quarterfinals, so he will continue to be absent. Likewise, their goalkeeper, Dayne St. Clair, is also at the continental event. On the other hand, their franchise player, Teemu Pukki, is still injured.
In addition to the aforementioned, Alejandro Bran (Costa Rica) and Carlos Harvey (Panama) are also in the Copa América.
Why Bet on the Vancouver Whitecaps?
One of the teams that wants to take advantage of Minnesota’s bad moments is Vancouver Whitecaps. The Canadian club is coming off a 4-3 win over St. Louis City and is only one point behind its rival, so a win would put it in the playoffs.It should be noted that in the last game, forward Brian White scored a hat-trick, breaking a drought of 11 games without scoring.
With 28 points, 30 goals for, and 27 against, they are in the eighth position, Wild Card zone, but they want more. In addition, they have 19 games played, one and even two less than most. To take into account, the Whitecaps are the seventh-best away team in the MLS, with 14 points from four wins, two draws, and four defeats. They have scored 13 goals and have had the same number scored against them. However, the last two times they have played away they have lost.
Among the points to improve is the defensive aspect, as they have 11 matches conceding goals, including by the weak Cavalry in the Canadian championship.
Andres Cubas (Paraguay) and Ali Ahmed (Canada) are representing their countries in the Copa América. On the bright side, Austria’s Alessandro Schöpf returns from suspension.
Final Betting Analysis: Minnesota United vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
The last time they met was on May 6 last year and the winner was Vancouver 3-2, while the last time they met in Minnesota ended 1-1.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Minnesota as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.10, Vancouver Whitecaps has 3.25, and the draw is at 3.7.
It’s an entertaining match between two teams with a lot at stake this Wednesday for being direct rivals. However, the level of both is low, so we believe that it will end up being a draw. We’ll go for a 1-1.
Go for a draw in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 3.7, you will gain $270 for a total payout of $370.
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