Minnesota United vs Vancouver Whitecaps Predictions

Minnesota United’s recent good run of form has seen them move into the top four of the Western Conference, while their guest’s miserable winless streak has seen them slip down to the very bottom of the table. Vancouver Whitecaps are already the outsiders to win on Sunday but they have also never won at Minnesota United in their previous two visits.

Minnesota United went in goalless at halftime during last weekend’s trip to the Rio Tinto Stadium in Utah but did take the lead shortly before the hour mark through Quintero. Minnesota United’s goal came against the run of play so it was no surprise to see Real Salt Lake equalise in the seventieth minute and earn a share of the spoils.

Despite having the home advantage against SJ Earthquakes last time out Vancouver Whitecaps ended up suffering yet another defeat. Henry put the hosts in front inside the opening ten minutes but that’s as good as is got for the home side as goals from Qazaishvili and Wondolowski saw the visitors head in at the break 2-1 up. Another SJ Earthquakes’ goal eleven minutes from time ended any faint hopes of a comeback by Vancouver Whitecaps as the scoreline ended 3-1.

The recent head to head record between these two clubs and the form and performances of both teams heading into Sunday’s match suggests that Minnesota United will win to nil. Minnesota United have won two of their last three matches against Vancouver Whitecaps and two of the pair’s last four matches have ended in a win to nil. Minnesota United have won four of their last six matches, while Vancouver Whitecaps have lost five of their last six. Minnesota United kept a clean sheet in their last home game against Dallas and Vancouver Whitecaps have failed to score in three of their last five matches, which is why we’re backing a 3-0 win for the hosts this weekend.

Quintero moved onto seven league goals for the season with Minnesota United’s only goal away at Real Salt Lake last time out, while Montero top scores for Vancouver Whitecaps with six MLS goals to his name. We’re confident that Minnesota United will win to nil on Sunday and have predicted a final scoreline of 3-0. Minnesota have won two of their last three games against Vancouver Whitecaps and have completely outplayed their guests in the MLS this season. Both teams are in polar opposite runs of form and we’re expecting the hosts to cruise to victory on Sunday.