Juan Camilo Vergara
Get ready for a weekend full of excitement in the MLS as we head into matchday 8. On Saturday, April 15th, we have an intriguing matchup between Austin FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps. Both teams have had a tough start to their season and are in need of a win to turn things around.
Austin FC currently sits in ninth place in the Western Conference with seven points, while Vancouver Whitecaps are in eighth place with nine points. It’s safe to say that both teams are desperate for a victory in this game.
If you’re looking to stay up to date with the latest odds and information on the top division of North American soccer, look no further than JefeBet. Here’s everything you need to know about this Austin FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps matchup.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Austin FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps MLS Matchday 8 Game on April 15, 2023
- Where: Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas
- When: Saturday, April 15, 2023, 8:30 PM ET
- Moneyline: Austin FC (-109) / Tie (+275) / Vancouver Whitecaps (+260)
- Asian Handicap: Austin FC (AH -0.5, -107) / Vancouver Whitecaps (AH +0.5, -112)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-150) / Under (+110)
- Both teams score: Yes (-162) / No (+125)
All odds are provided by Unibet.
Betting on Austin FC
Austin FC has gone three games without a win, and in their last match they were trounced 3-0 by Los Angeles FC. This puts them under a lot of pressure to come away with three points in their upcoming game against Vancouver.
Julio Cascante has a groin injury and will not be available for this match. There is hope he will return to the team by the end of April. Playing at home, Austin FC has one win, one draw, and one loss, with four goals scored and four goals conceded.
Possible Lineup (3-4-3): Brad Stuver; Nick Lima, Alexander Ring, Zan Kolmanic; Jon Gallagher, Daniel Pereira, Jhojan Manuel Valencia Jimenez, Ethan Finlay; Emiliano Rigoni, Gyasi Zardes, Sebastian Driussi.
Betting on the Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps won 1-0 against the Portland Timbers in the previous MLS match, but then got crushed 3-0 by Los Angeles FC in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League. They ended up losing 6-0 on aggregate.
Sergio Córdova, Alessandro Schopf, and Andrés Cubas are the players who may miss this game due to injury. As visitors, the Vancouver Whitecaps have not been able to secure any victories, only two draws and one defeat. They have scored three goals and conceded four.
Possible Lineup (4-5-1): Yohei Takaoka; Javain Brown, Ranko Veselinovic, Tristan Blackmon, Ryan Raposo; Ryan Gauld, Julian Gressel, Andres Cubas, Russell Teibert, Cristian Dajome; Brian White.
JefeBet Prediction
The last encounter between these teams took place on October 1st, 2022, when the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Austin FC 2-0 with goals from Ryan Gauld and Lucas Daniel Cavallini.
Considering the inconsistency of both teams, JefeBet believes that a draw is the most likely outcome of this Austin FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps game on Saturday. So, if you’re feeling lucky, why not try your hand at a draw bet? Who knows, the odds might just be in your favor!
Prediction: Draw (AUS 1-1 VAN)
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