Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union

Vancouver Whitecaps host Philadelphia Union in this MLS encounter at BC Place, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Sunday 14 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Union to Make Life Tough for Caps

Philadelphia look a nice wager to topple Vancouver and we can take them at 1.92 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

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1-1 Draw in Previous H2H

Vancouver Whitecaps won their last game 3-2. This was recorded at BC Place at home to St. Louis City. Jesper Soerensen's team had the majority of the ball boasting 60% possession and seven shots on target, while Brian White, Daniel Rios and Thomas Mueller each scored one goal.

Philadelphia Union have won two the MLS games on the spin, triumphing 1-0 in their previous league match. This was on the road against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. The Union had 42% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Bruno Damiani scoring the winner four minutes after half-time.

Head-to-Head Statistics

BC Place hosted the last head-to-head when home side Vancouver drew 1-1 with Philadelphia.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Philadelphia	30	17	6	7	49	33	16	49:33	57
6	Vancouver	28	15	7	6	54	31	23	54:31	52

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Vancouver have had 47.0% possession and 6.0 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.

Brian White leads the way with 4 goals, while Emmanuel Sabbi and Mathias Laborda have scored 3 and 2 respectively. The leading assistor is Sebastian Berhalter with 2.

Philadelphia have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Bradley Carnell's men have averaged 47.9% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 3.8 corners against, while conceding 0.7 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts.

Tai Baribo has top scored with 3, while Bruno Damiani, Indiana Vassilev and Mikael Uhre are next on 2. Kai Wagner has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Yohei Takaoka (GK), Edier Ocampo, Tristan Blackmon, Belal Halbouni, Mathias Laborda, Sebastian Berhalter, Andres Cubas, Emmanuel Sabbi, Thomas Mueller, Ali Ahmed, Daniel Rios.

Philadelphia Union confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Andrew Rick (GK), Alejandro Bedoya, Jakob Glesnes, Nathan Harriel, Francis Westfield, Quinn Sullivan, Jovan Lukic, Jesus Bueno, Indiana Vassilev, Mikael Uhre, Milan Iloski.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Betting Tips

This Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Philadelphia at 1.92 in this MLS match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

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Key Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Philadelphia in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vancouver in 3 of their last 5 games.

Union +0.25 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 52.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Vancouver 1 - 2 Philadelphia

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Philadelphia to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of 10.00 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Philadelphia Under 4.5 Corners

Philadelphia have had under 4.5 corners in six straight away games, with Vancouver conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past six home games. The Philadelphia Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of 1.80.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Vancouver

Total

10.90 6.00 4.90

Home

10.60 6.80 3.80

Away

10.60 4.30 6.30

Philadelphia

Total

9.30 5.50 3.80

Home

11.80 7.30 4.50

Away

8.00 4.80 3.20

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Caps Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The Vancouver Whitecaps betting odds are 2.10 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this MLS encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 48% chance of winning. If you want to back the outsider, Philadelphia Union are available at 3.30.

Should you want to back Vancouver to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is 1.53 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Philadelphia have been chalked up at 2.35.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at 1.49.

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Brian White Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Those interested in Brian White to find the net anytime can get 2.23, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of 4.80.

Vancouver Proving Tough Nut to Crack at Home

Vancouver have not tasted defeat at BC Place in three straight matches. Jesper Soerensen's team have clocked up six wins, three draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.40 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Philadelphia have finished with five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Vancouver were involved in a 1-1 draw when last meeting Philadelphia at BC Place.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Vancouver Whitecaps Home Stats		6-3-1	3.60	2.40	1.20	7	3	6	4
Philadelphia Union Away Stats		5-2-3	1.40	0.80	0.60	2	8	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Philadelphia Union Lineups & Team News

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