Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC Prediction, Odds, Lineups – CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals

• The Vancouver Whitecaps face LAFC in the CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals on Wednesday
• The visitors are favored at +110 in the Whitecaps vs LAFC odds
• The Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC prediction, odds, and preview can be found below

BC Place will be the scene on Wednesday evening as the Vancouver Whitecaps play host to reigning MLS champions LAFC in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals. The kick-off is scheduled for 10 PM ET. Keep reading for the Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC prediction.

Vancouver finds themselves in the last eight after beating Honduran side Real Espana 7-3 across two legs last month in the Round of 16. As for Los Angeles, they took down LD Alajuelense of the Costa Rican top flight.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC Odds

Although five points separate the two in the standings, the odds aren’t lopsided by any means. LAFC sits at +110, while the Caps come in at +210 on home soil. A draw is priced at +270. Vancouver won their most recent meeting with Los Angeles last term and has actually tasted defeat just once in their previous six matches against the MLS Cup holders.

Odds as of April 4th at DraftKings.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC Preview

The Whitecaps aren’t off to the greatest start in league action, currently sitting in ninth in the West with just one win, two defeats, and three draws. However, they showed very well in the last round of the Champions League. The first leg is where Vanni Sartini’s side did the most damage, hammering Real Espana 5-0 at BC Place.

Vancouver was firing on all cylinders in the final third, with five different players finding the back of the net. The second leg resulted in a 3-2 defeat, but the Caps did more than enough to progress. This is just the second time in club history the Whitecaps have reached this stage of the competition. While LAFC is a difficult opponent, Sartini’s men will fancy their chances at home before the reverse tie in Southern California.

Two @mls giants go head to head this week!

Don't miss this Quarterfinal matchup between @whitecapsfc and @lafc on Wednesday #SCCL23 pic.twitter.com/J060UJnPRU

— Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) April 3, 2023

Los Angeles is making their presence felt in the MLS through five outings, occupying third in the conference with three wins and two draws. Denis Bouanga already has three goals to his name, while Carlos Vela is also doing his part with a goal and two assists.

LA ✈️ VAN pic.twitter.com/UKqPylVfcl

— LAFC (@LAFC) April 4, 2023

Just like the Whitecaps, The Black and Gold took care of business in their first leg of the CCL in Costa Rica, securing a 3-0 victory before a 2-1 defeat in the reverse fixture. They’ve never won this competition but did make the final in 2020, ultimately losing to Mexican giants Tigres UANL.

Whitecaps vs LAFC MLS Stats

Whitecaps vs LAFC Projected Lineups & Injuries

Whitecaps Projected Lineup:  Takaoka, Brown, Veselinovic, Blackmon, Martins, Gressel, Cubas, Ahmed, Vite, White, Becher

Injuries & Absences: N/A

LAFC Projected Lineup: McCarthy, Hollingshead, Long, Chiellini, Palacios, Tillman, Sanchez, Acosta, Vela, Bouanga, Opoku

Injuries & Absences: N/A

Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC Prediction

Vancouver is in great form against LAFC being 3-2-1 (WDL) against them in their last six meetings. They also just thrashed Montreal 5-0 over the weekend (albeit with Montreal playing most of the game down a man), while the visitors settled for a scoreless draw with Colorado. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the Caps take advantage in this first leg. But, a draw is also very possible, too. That’s why we’re looking at the double chance bet for our Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC prediction.

Pick: Whitecaps or Draw (-145)