Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders FC preview: November 1, 2026
Vancouver Whitecaps (17-7-8 W-D-L, 58 pts, 1st) host Seattle Sounders FC (11-10-11 W-D-L, 43 pts, 8th) at BC Place, Vancouver on November 1, 2026 in the 2026 MLS.
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How do Vancouver Whitecaps and Seattle Sounders FC compare heading into their match?
- Vancouver Whitecaps are 1st in the Western Conference with 58 points from 32 matches (17-7-8 W-D-L); Seattle Sounders FC are 8th in the Western Conference with 43 points from 32 matches (11-10-11 W-D-L).
- Vancouver Whitecaps score 2.1 (2nd most of 30) and concede 1.0 (2nd fewest) per match. Seattle Sounders FC score 1.3 (5th fewest of 30) and concede 1.3 (5th fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Vancouver Whitecaps 2.0 for and 0.9 against; Seattle Sounders FC 1.4 for and 1.3 against.
- Vancouver Whitecaps at home: 10-2-4 W-D-L in 16 (2.4 scored, 0.9 conceded per match). Seattle Sounders FC away: 4-6-6 W-D-L in 16 (1.1 scored, 1.1 conceded).
- Last 5 MLS matches: Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2-1 W-D-L, Seattle Sounders FC 1-2-2 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 16 of 32 (50%) Vancouver Whitecaps matches and 18 of 32 (56%) Seattle Sounders FC matches; 3 or more goals in 19 of 32 (59%) and 14 of 32 (44%).
- 3 earlier stored meetings: Vancouver Whitecaps 2, Seattle Sounders FC 0, draws 1.
MLS matches this season only (Vancouver Whitecaps 32, Seattle Sounders FC 32); ranks are among 30 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026) | Last 5 | Away (2026) | Home (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 17-7-8 | 2-2-1 (1.4-0.8) | 7-5-4 (1.8-1.1) | 10-2-4 (2.4-0.9) |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 11-10-11 | 1-2-2 (1.2-1) | 4-6-6 (1.1-1.1) | 7-4-5 (1.5-1.4) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026 MLS season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026 MLS matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Vancouver Whitecaps attack against Seattle Sounders FC defense
| Vancouver Whitecaps for | Seattle Sounders FC against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 2.1 (2nd) | 1.3 (26th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 2.0 (1st) | 1.3 (23rd) |
| Shots per match | 16.3 (2nd) | 13.7 (10th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.8 (2nd) | 4.9 (13th) |
| Big chances per match | 3.4 (2nd) | 1.9 (25th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 11.7 (1st) | 8.7 (15th) |
| Corners per match | 5.9 (4th) | 5.8 (6th) |
Seattle Sounders FC attack against Vancouver Whitecaps defense
| Seattle Sounders FC for | Vancouver Whitecaps against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.3 (25th) | 1.0 (29th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.4 (20th) | 0.9 (30th) |
| Shots per match | 13.9 (10th) | 9.6 (29th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.1 (10th) | 3.4 (30th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.3 (20th) | 1.7 (30th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.7 (6th) | 5.8 (30th) |
| Corners per match | 5.7 (6th) | 3.4 (30th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Vancouver Whitecaps, home matches | Seattle Sounders FC, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 16 |
| Record | 10-2-4 W-D-L | 4-6-6 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Goals conceded per match | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Clean sheets | 7 of 16 (44%) | 5 of 16 (31%) |
| Failed to score | 2 of 16 (13%) | 4 of 16 (25%) |
| Both teams scored | 7 of 16 (44%) | 8 of 16 (50%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 13 of 16 (81%) | 9 of 16 (56%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 11 of 16 (69%) | 6 of 16 (38%) |
Scoring patterns
| Vancouver Whitecaps | Seattle Sounders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 12 of 32 (38%) | 8 of 32 (25%) |
| Failed to score | 6 of 32 (19%) | 8 of 32 (25%) |
| Both teams scored | 16 of 32 (50%) | 18 of 32 (56%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 25 of 32 (78%) | 23 of 32 (72%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 19 of 32 (59%) | 14 of 32 (44%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 12 of 32 (38%) | 8 of 32 (25%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 1.1 for, 0.5 against (30 matches) | 0.4 for, 0.5 against (30 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1 for, 0.4 against (30 matches) | 0.8 for, 0.6 against (30 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Vancouver Whitecaps | Seattle Sounders FC |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.0 (1st) | 1.4 (20th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 0.9 (30th) | 1.3 (23rd) |
| Shots | 16.3 (2nd) | 13.9 (10th) |
| Shots, opponents | 9.6 (29th) | 13.7 (10th) |
| Shots on target | 5.8 (2nd) | 5.1 (10th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 3.4 (30th) | 4.9 (13th) |
| Big chances | 3.4 (2nd) | 2.3 (20th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 1.7 (30th) | 1.9 (25th) |
| Possession % | 55.1 (4th) | 51.6 (11th) |
| Passes | 500.8 (5th) | 495.4 (6th) |
| Passes, opponents | 402.8 (29th) | 463.8 (13th) |
| Corners | 5.9 (4th) | 5.7 (6th) |
| Corners, opponents | 3.4 (30th) | 5.8 (6th) |
| Fouls | 14.2 (3rd) | 10.4 (23rd) |
| Fouls, opponents | 12.4 (12th) | 9.5 (30th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.9 (13th) | 1.6 (26th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 2 (11th) | 1.4 (30th) |
| Shots inside the box | 11.7 (1st) | 9.7 (6th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 5.8 (30th) | 8.7 (15th) |
| Shots outside the box | 4.8 (10th) | 4.3 (13th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 3.2 (29th) | 4.7 (9th) |
| Big chances missed | 2 (2nd) | 1.7 (8th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.2 (28th) | 1.3 (19th) |
| Offsides | 1.4 (27th) | 1.6 (19th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 2 (8th) | 1.2 (29th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.9 (16th) | 86.7 (3rd) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 82.7 (22nd) | 83.1 (21st) |
| Long balls | 46.5 (16th) | 43.9 (21st) |
| Long balls, opponents | 45.2 (18th) | 45.4 (17th) |
| Long balls completed | 25 (8th) | 21.5 (23rd) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 20.3 (27th) | 23.0 (14th) |
| Crosses | 21.3 (3rd) | 17.4 (9th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 11.6 (30th) | 18.4 (7th) |
| Crosses completed | 5.6 (2nd) | 4.5 (9th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 3 (28th) | 4.7 (6th) |
| Dribbles completed | 6.0 (17th) | 4.8 (27th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 6.6 (5th) | 6.2 (12th) |
| Tackles | 18.5 (1st) | 14.8 (15th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 16.3 (6th) | 13.6 (23rd) |
| Interceptions | 9.0 (18th) | 8.9 (19th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 10.1 (7th) | 9.5 (11th) |
| Clearances | 15.8 (29th) | 22.4 (13th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 26.5 (4th) | 24.7 (5th) |
| Ground duels won | 37.0 (1st) | 28.7 (29th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 36.8 (2nd) | 29.7 (27th) |
| Aerial duels won | 8.4 (24th) | 11.2 (8th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 8.9 (22nd) | 11.3 (7th) |
| Big saves | 0.7 (23rd) | 0.8 (18th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.7 (26th) | 0.9 (14th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 30 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Vancouver Whitecaps
- Oct 28, 2026 (MLS): W 4-1 vs San Diego FC
- Oct 24, 2026 (MLS): L 0-1 at Colorado Rapids
- Oct 17, 2026 (MLS): W 2-1 at Austin FC
- Oct 14, 2026 (MLS): D 0-0 at St. Louis CITY SC
- Oct 10, 2026 (MLS): D 1-1 at LAFC
- Oct 6, 2026 (MLS): L 1-3 at Chicago Fire FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 Seattle Sounders FC (at Seattle Sounders FC) |
| Sep 27, 2025 | 2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 Seattle Sounders FC (at Seattle Sounders FC) |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 Seattle Sounders FC (at Vancouver Whitecaps) |
Full Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders FC head-to-head.
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian White | forward | 28 | 17 G, 2 A, 87 SH | 1 G, 10 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Thomas Müller | forward | 22 | 8 G, 5 A, 36 SH | 2 G, 4 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Emmanuel Sabbi | forward | 24 | 4 G, 4 A, 45 SH | 0 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Sebastian Berhalter | midfielder | 14 | 6 G, 4 A, 32 SH | 3 G, 16 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Ryan Gauld | midfielder | 16 | 5 G, 1 A, 34 SH | 2 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Mathías Laborda | defender | 29 | 3 G, 3 A, 31 SH | 0 G, 4 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Rothrock | forward | 21 | 5 G, 1 A, 30 SH | 0 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Jesús Ferreira | forward | 22 | 2 G, 4 A, 27 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Jordan Morris | forward | 21 | 1 G, 4 A, 34 SH | 0 G, 10 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Albert Rusnák | midfielder | 29 | 4 G, 8 A, 57 SH | 0 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Cristian Roldan | midfielder | 23 | 5 G, 1 A, 33 SH | 0 G, 8 SH | Shots |
| Nouhou Tolo | defender | 30 | 0 G, 1 A, 13 SH | 0 G, 2 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this MLS season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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