Vancouver Whitecaps - Houston Dynamo in live - 31 May 2023

Ryan Gauld puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 6-2. Sebastian Berhalter instrumental with a fine assist.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Vancouver.

Mark Allatin signals a free kick to Houston in their own half.

In Vancouver a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Mark Allatin signals a free kick to Vancouver.

Free kick Vancouver.

Houston drives forward and Thorleifur Ulfarsson gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Houston pushes forward through Erik Sviatchenko, whose finish on goal is saved.

Houston are in shooting range from this free kick.

Ben Olsen (Houston) is making a fifth substitution, with Ivan Franco replacing Hector Herrera.

It's now 5-2 in Vancouver as Sebastian Berhalter scores for Vancouver.

Free kick for Vancouver in their own half.

Franco Escobar for Houston drives towards goal at BC Place. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Steve Clark (Houston) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Vancouver.

Corner awarded to Houston.

Mark Allatin signals a throw-in for Vancouver, close to Houston's area.

Houston awarded a free kick in their own half.

Sergio Cordova (Vancouver) has received a first yellow card.

Luis Caicedo is replacing Artur for the away team.

Erik Sviatchenko is replacing Daniel Steres for Houston at BC Place.

The home team replace Pedro Vite with Deiber Caicedo.

Mark Allatin awards the away team a throw-in.

Ball goes out of play for a Vancouver goal kick.

Houston are pushing forward but Artur's finish is wide of the goal.

Mark Allatin signals a free kick to Houston just outside Vancouver's area.

Houston awarded a free kick in their own half.

Vanni Sartini is making the team's fourth substitution at BC Place with Russell Teibert replacing Julian Gressel.

Sergio Cordova is on a sub for Brian White for Vancouver.

Ball safe as Houston is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Mark Allatin awards the home team a throw-in.

At BC Place, Mathias Laborda has been yellow-carded for the home team.

Houston's Adalberto Carrasquilla has been booked in Vancouver.

At BC Place, Nelson Quinones is shown a red card and sent off.

Throw-in high up the field for Houston in Vancouver.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Julian Gressel has recovered and rejoins the match in Vancouver.

Vancouver are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

The match at BC Place has been interrupted briefly for a check on Julian Gressel, who is down injured.

Free kick for Vancouver in their own half.

Micael is booked for the away team.

Throw-in for Houston close to the penalty box.

Houston make their second substitution with Thorleifur Ulfarsson replacing Ibrahim Aliyu.

Throw-in for Houston in their own half.

The away team have replaced Corey Baird with Nelson Quinones. This is the first substitution made today by Ben Olsen.

Vanni Sartini (Vancouver) is making a second substitution, with Sebastian Berhalter replacing Alessandro Schopf.

Throw-in for Houston at BC Place.

Vancouver awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal! Julian Gressel extends Vancouver's lead to 4-2.

Vancouver's Ryan Gauld gets in a shot on goal at BC Place. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Vancouver are whistled for offside.

Mark Allatin signals a free kick to Houston in their own half.

Throw-in for Vancouver in the half of Houston.

Vancouver are caught offside.

Goal kick for Houston at BC Place.

Vancouver's Andres Cubas gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Mark Allatin awards Houston a goal kick.

Julian Gressel for Vancouver gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Free kick for Houston in their own half.

Mark Allatin signals a free kick to Vancouver in their own half.

Throw-in Vancouver.

Can Houston get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Vancouver's half?

Mark Allatin signals a Houston throw-in in Vancouver's half.

Ranko Veselinovic is replacing Javain Brown for the home team.

Vancouver take a 3-2 lead thanks to Brian White.

Vancouver drive into the zone and Ryan Gauld is presented with a brilliant opportunity. But his strike hits the upright!

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

Vancouver to take a throw-in in Houston territory.

Throw-in for Houston in their own half.

Vancouver awarded a free kick in their own half.

Julian Gressel for Vancouver has been booked by Mark Allatin and receives a first yellow card.

Mark Allatin signals a free kick to Houston in their own half.

Throw-in Houston.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Houston awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Houston drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Free kick for Houston in their own half.

Vancouver have been awarded a corner by Mark Allatin.

Ibrahim Aliyu of Houston smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Vancouver attack but Javain Brown's header doesn't find the target.

Corner awarded to Vancouver.

Houston have a goal kick.

Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Vancouver have been awarded a corner by Mark Allatin.

Ball goes out of play for a Vancouver goal kick.

Mark Allatin awards the home team a throw-in.

Can Houston get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Vancouver's half?

Vancouver to take a throw-in in Houston territory.

Goal kick for Vancouver at BC Place.

Houston surge into the attack at BC Place but Ibrahim Aliyu’s header is off-target.

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Houston) gets in a great strike – straight into the post! Ohhhh so close!

Mark Allatin awards Vancouver a goal kick.

Amine Bassi of Houston gets in a strike, but is off target.

Vancouver awarded a free kick in their own half.

Houston's Ibrahim Aliyu is on target but unsuccessful.

Goal! Julian Gressel levels the match at 2-2. That's a fine assist from Ryan Gauld.

Goal! The away team take a 1-2 lead through Amine Bassi. Daniel Steres with an assist there.

Mark Allatin signals a Vancouver throw-in in Houston's half.

Corey Baird levels the score at 1-1. Great play from Adalberto Carrasquilla to set up the goal.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Vancouver.

Houston's Franco Escobar breaks free at BC Place. But the strike goes wide of the post.

In Vancouver Houston drive forward through Ibrahim Aliyu. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Houston have a dangerous throw-in.

Corner awarded to Houston.

Free kick for Houston in the half of Vancouver.

Ball safe as Houston is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Vancouver in the half of Houston.

Throw-in for Vancouver at BC Place.

Houston have a goal kick.

Goal! Pedro Vite gives Vancouver a 1-0 lead. Brian White instrumental with a fine assist.

Houston Dynamo's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Vancouver Whitecaps FC's.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC scores 1.65 goals when playing at home and Houston Dynamo scores 0.89 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams didn't concede on their last match.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Houston Dynamo is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Houston Dynamo is 1.8.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC scores 0.8 goals in a match against Houston Dynamo and Houston Dynamo scores 1 goals against Vancouver Whitecaps FC (on average).

Vancouver Whitecaps FC have won just 1 of their last 5 Major League Soccer games against Houston Dynamo.

Houston Dynamo have lost just 1 of their last 5 Major League Soccer games against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

In the last 5 meetings Vancouver Whitecaps FC won 1, Houston Dynamo won 2, 2 draws.

Houston Dynamo have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Vancouver Whitecaps FC (in all competitions).

Vancouver Whitecaps FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Houston Dynamo's.

In Major League Soccer, Vancouver Whitecaps FC has better performance than Houston Dynamo.

When Houston Dynamo is down 1-0 away, they win 9% of their matches.

When Vancouver Whitecaps FC is down 0-1 home, they win 20% of their matches.

When Houston Dynamo leads 0-1 away, they win in 28% of their matches.

When Vancouver Whitecaps FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 86% of their matches.

On their last meeting Vancouver Whitecaps FC won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC wins 24% of halftimes, Houston Dynamo wins 25%.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC wins 1st half in 24% of their matches, Houston Dynamo in 25% of their matches.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC have scored at least one goal for 7 consecutive matches.

Houston Dynamo's away record this season: 0-2-4.

Houston Dynamo haven't scored in 2 of their 6 away matches in Major League Soccer this season.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC haven't scored in 1 of their 7 home matches in Major League Soccer this season.

Houston Dynamo have received 3 red cards this season. This is the highest number in Major League Soccer.

When playing at home, Vancouver Whitecaps FC have not lost to Houston Dynamo in their last 11 encounters.

Did you know that Houston Dynamo scores 45% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Did you know that Vancouver Whitecaps FC scores 28% of their goals between the minutes 16-30? This is the highest percentage in the league.

Last season's matches: 2-1 (Vancouver Whitecaps FC at home) and 2-1 (Houston Dynamo at home).

During the last 23 meetings, Vancouver Whitecaps FC have won 10 times, there have been 5 draws while Houston Dynamo have won 8 times. The goal difference is 31-27 in favour of Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

During the last 11 meetings with Vancouver Whitecaps FC playing at home, Vancouver Whitecaps FC have won 8 times, there have been 3 draws while Houston Dynamo have won 0 times. The goal difference is 19-8 in favour of Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

The most common result of matches between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Houston Dynamo when Vancouver Whitecaps FC is playing at home is 2-1. 4 matches have ended with this result.