San Diego FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

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San Diego FC
7/19/25 22:30
Vancouver Whitecaps

Prediction:

 

Emmanuel Sabbi 1+ Shots on Target

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 by Bradley Gibbs in Major League Soccer Picks

One of the final games to kick off in Major League Soccer on Saturday night sees San Diego take on the Vancouver Whitecaps. Consistency has been a bit of an issue for both teams in recent weeks, so this is no easy game to call. After all, we're talking about a game between the current top two in the Western Conference, with hosts topping the table on 42 points. The Whitecaps sit just a single point behind, so there's everything to play for. 

During the week, the San Diego boys came unstuck at home in rather surprising fashion, losing by a goal to zero against Toronto. That was their second defeat in three games, so an improved effort will definitely be needed here. The Whitecaps managed to bounce back during the week, beating the Dynamo by three goals to zero on the road, so expect to see a confident team turn up at Snapdragon Stadium. 

San Diego FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
1
San Diego FC
San Diego FC
42 23 13 3 7 15
2
Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps
41 22 12 5 5 13

San Diego FC and Vancouver Whitecaps Latest Matches

San Diego FC
San Diego FC Latest matches
W W W L W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

5 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.83 Goals scored
2.17 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Diego FC
0 :  1
Toronto FC

Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Chicago Fire
1 :  2
San Diego FC

Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Diego FC
3 :  4
Houston Dynamo

Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer

FC Dallas
2 :  3
San Diego FC

Jun 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Vancouver Whitecaps
3 :  5
San Diego FC

Jun 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Minnesota United
2 :  4
San Diego FC
W D W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Diego FC
0 :  1
Toronto FC

Jul 5, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Diego FC
3 :  4
Houston Dynamo

May 31, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Diego FC
2 :  0
Austin FC

May 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Diego FC
2 :  1
Los Angeles Galaxy

May 17, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Diego FC
0 :  0
Sporting Kansas City

May 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer

San Diego FC
2 :  0
Colorado Rapids
W L W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

4.33 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.67 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Chicago Fire
1 :  2
San Diego FC

Jun 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer

FC Dallas
2 :  3
San Diego FC

Jun 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Vancouver Whitecaps
3 :  5
San Diego FC

Jun 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Minnesota United
2 :  4
San Diego FC

May 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Seattle Sounders
1 :  0
San Diego FC

May 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Saint Louis City SC
1 :  2
San Diego FC
Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps Latest matches
L W L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
2 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Houston Dynamo
0 :  3
Vancouver Whitecaps

Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
3 :  0
Vancouver Whitecaps

Jul 9, 2025 - Canadian Championship

Vancouver Whitecaps
2 :  1
Valour FC

Jul 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy
3 :  0
Vancouver Whitecaps

Jun 29, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles FC
0 :  1
Vancouver Whitecaps

Jun 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Vancouver Whitecaps
3 :  5
San Diego FC
W D D W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
67% BTTS
2 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

Jul 9, 2025 - Canadian Championship

Vancouver Whitecaps
2 :  1
Valour FC

Jun 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Vancouver Whitecaps
3 :  5
San Diego FC

Jun 8, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Vancouver Whitecaps
3 :  0
Seattle Sounders

May 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Vancouver Whitecaps
0 :  0
Minnesota United

May 11, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Vancouver Whitecaps
2 :  2
Los Angeles FC

May 3, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Vancouver Whitecaps
2 :  1
Real Salt Lake
L L W L L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
17% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
2.17 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

Jul 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Houston Dynamo
0 :  3
Vancouver Whitecaps

Jul 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Colorado Rapids
3 :  0
Vancouver Whitecaps

Jul 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy
3 :  0
Vancouver Whitecaps

Jun 29, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles FC
0 :  1
Vancouver Whitecaps

Jun 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Columbus Crew
2 :  1
Vancouver Whitecaps

Jun 1, 2025 - Concachampions

CF Cruz Azul
5 :  0
Vancouver Whitecaps

San Diego FC against Vancouver Whitecaps : Head to Head (H2H)

Jun 25, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Vancouver Whitecaps
3 :  5
San Diego FC

Vancouver Whitecaps v San Diego FC last Lineups

San Diego FC

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

13
P. Sisniega
33
O. Verhoeven
97
C. McVey
25
I. Pilcher
22
F. Negri
8
O. Valakari
14
L. De La Torre
6
J. Tverskov
10
A. Dreyer
9
T. Angel
77
A. Mighten
14
D. Rios
24
B. White
18
E. Ocampo
11
E. Sabbi
16
S. Berhalter
13
R. Priso
28
T. Johnson
4
R. Veselinovic
15
B. Utvik
2
M. Laborda
1
Y. Takaoka

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

Vancouver Whitecaps

Missing players

San Diego FC
San Diego FC
Defender

W. Kumado

P. McNair

Midfielder

A. Godoy

Forward

A. Saidi

M. Ingvartsen

Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps
Defender

A. Ahmed

S. Adekugbe

G. Bovalina

Midfielder

R. Gauld

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato San Diego FC
CD Huachipato Vancouver Whitecaps
Top Goalscorer
Denmark A. Dreyer (11 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
USA B. White (17 Goals)
Best assists
Denmark A. Dreyer (12 Assists)
Best assists
Canada A. Ahmed (6 Assists)
Canada J. Nelson (6 Assists)
USA S. Berhalter (6 Assists)

San Diego FC - Vancouver Whitecaps Key Points

  1. In MLS this season, Emmanuel Sabbi is averaging 0.90 shots on target per 90 minutes.
  2. In his last two away games for Vancouver, Emmanuel Sabbi has taken five shots.
  3. In terms of shots per 90 minutes, Emmanuel Sabbi is Vancouver's best player this season.
  4. When the teams last met, Emmanuel Sabbi took three shots.

Our San Diego FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction

The Whitecaps may have struggled to be consistent in recent weeks, but Emmanuel Sabbi has turned in some rather consisten offensive efforts, scoring two goals in his last four, while the winger/forward now looks to be properly settled in, so much so that we should start to see him getting more heavily involved offensively on a regular basis. Sabbi has taken five shots in his last two games for Vancouver, showing a hunger to go for goal. Pair this with his season average of 0.90 shots on target per 90 minutes and he looks a bit too nicely priced to register a shot on target against what can be a very open San Diego team. Our San Diego vs Vancouver Whitecaps Pick: Emmanuel Sabbi 1+ Shots on Target. 

Prediction:

 

Emmanuel Sabbi 1+ Shots on Target

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