Toronto FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC Prediction, 4/24/2021 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Parlay's Pundit - 4/19/2021

Game: Toronto FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021

Location: Exploria Stadium in Orlando, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Toronto (-250) Vancouver (+500)

Lucas Cavallini and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC (1-0-0, 6th in Western Conference) head to Exploria Stadium on Saturday where they'll meet Toronto FC (0-0-1, 14th in Eastern Conference). The goalies protecting the net are Quentin Westberg for Toronto FC and Maxime Crepeau for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The moneyline on this contest has Toronto FC coming in at -250 and the Whitecaps are at +500. The over/under is set at 3.25.

Toronto stepped onto the pitch against Montreal in their last game and went home with a loss by a final score of 4-2. TFC tried 20 dribbles in this matchup and converted 11 of those tries for a rate of 55.0%. In regard to passing, they ended with a 87.5% rate by connecting on 471 out of their 538 passing targets in their last match. In terms of shooting accuracy, Toronto wrapped this game up at a 25.0% clip by hitting 3 shots on target of 12 shots.

Marko Delgado is a player who should be able to impact this game for Toronto FC. Delgado has been given a starting assignment in 162 matches during his soccer career and has 0.09 goals per 90 mins. The midfielder hailing from the United States has totaled 15 goals scored in 14,280 mins played. He has 16 assists while tallying 24 yellow cards during his soccer career. Another guy who could decide the outcome is Ayo Akinola, the forward who is from Canada. He has assisted on a goal 2 times during his pro soccer career while scoring 17 total goals. Akinola has 2,664 minutes in 27 starts and has been given 4 yellow cards. He is currently averaging 0.57 goals per 90 mins for his career.

The guy protecting the net for Toronto FC will be Quentin Westberg. Westberg has defended the goal for 8,307 minutes and is sitting with 210 stops during his soccer career. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.30 (120 total goals allowed) and he is the owner of a save percentage of 67.1. The goalkeeper born in France has faced 313 shots attempted against him in 92 starting assignments. Westberg (36-27-30 mark during his career) has accounted for 27 clean sheets, which gives him a 29.3% clean sheet percentage.

When they last played, Vancouver earned three points by winning 1-0 against Portland. The Whitecaps finished with a 46.2% successful dribble percentage by connecting on 6 of the 13 dribbles they tried. They wrapped up this outing by completing 379 out of their 446 attempted passes earning a percentage of 85.0%. Vancouver had 2 shots on target out of 6 shots tried which had them sitting at a 33.3% clip when they last took the field.

Lucas Cavallini should provide a lift for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He is currently averaging 0.43 goals per 90 minutes and has been given a starting assignment in 156 outings during his pro soccer career. The forward hailing from Canada has 14,012 minutes while he has scored 67 goals. He has earned 66 yellow cards in his career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 6 times. You should also watch out for Cristian Dajome, the forward born in Colombia. He has collected 25 goals so far in his career while helping a teammate on a goal 10 times. Dajome has been handed 20 yellow card cautions in 10,824 mins played (121 career starting assignments). His goals per 90 minute average in his pro soccer career is 0.21.

Maxime Crepeau will reside in front of the net for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. So far in his career, Crepeau has given up 145 goals and has racked up 327 saves in 95 starts. He has allowed 1.53 goals per 90 mins while he holds a mark of 26-17-51. He has earned a save % of 71.0 and his shutout rate is 26.3%. Crepeau has totaled 25 shutouts and defended 462 shots against him in 8,517 minutes throughout his career.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take Vancouver (+500) and under 3.25 goals

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