The first series of matches has already taken place in "USA. MLS Next Pro", with Sporting Kansas City II hosting Vancouver Whitecaps II. The game will take place on July 3, 2023.
The teams played against each other 28 days ago, and the match turned out favorably for the current visitors. It should be noted that the victory was achieved in a home game. The match ended with a minimal advantage for Vancouver Whitecaps II over their opponent.
The teams have recently played several games against each other. Despite playing away, Vancouver Whitecaps II has a good chance of success, as their previous encounters with this opponent have been quite successful.
Let's try to understand and analyze which team is stronger.
Sporting Kansas City II: They are currently in fourth place in the 7-team tournament table. Coach Corradi Nagamura Paulo Roberto continues to work with a team that is in good shape. The statistics show that there is not a significant difference between the goals scored and conceded by the team. Some recent data include:
- Five days ago, the team played a home game against North Texas. Sporting Kansas City II managed to secure a victory at home with a minimal advantage. The score was 2-1.
- Before that, 12 days ago, the team played an away game against Los Angeles II. The team's superior defense and effectiveness in scoring determined the outcome of the match.
Vancouver Whitecaps II: They are currently in second place in the 7-team tournament table. The team is not in its best form. The team has been struggling with scoring in recent matches, while defensive errors have been persisting. Some recent data include:
- The team's most recent match was a home game against Los Angeles II, which took place 8 days ago. Vancouver Whitecaps II failed to execute their game plan and secure an away victory. The score was 1-3.
- Prior to that, 12 days ago, the team played an away game against Minnesota United II. Two goals were scored, deciding the outcome of the match in favor of the home team, Minnesota United II.
Who should you bet on? The victory of the hosts in this match seems more obvious to bookmakers, with odds of 1.82 for Sporting Kansas City II to win (P1 - Betcity).
Sporting Kansas City II - Vancouver Whitecaps II Predictions: Based on the above statistics and analysis of the teams' form, we lean towards the following betting options:
- In the last 5 matches, Sporting Kansas City II has scored an average of more than 1.5 goals. It is reasonable to bet that the hosts will achieve over 1.5 goals in this match (ITB1 - 1.50) with odds of 1.75 (Betcity).
- Vancouver Whitecaps II tends to play a more cautious game, and in matches involving them, the "Both teams to score - yes" bet rarely comes through. Therefore, it is possible to assume that this trend will continue (Both teams to score - no) with odds of 2.29 (1XBet).
- In the last 5 games involving the Vancouver Whitecaps II, a total of 11 goals were scored. Matches involving Vancouver Whitecaps II tend to be goal-scoring, so it is worth considering the over 3.00 total goals bet, with odds of 2.02 (1XBet).