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FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC Prediction, 6/18/2022 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 6/14/2022

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Game: FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Date: Saturday, June 18, 2022

Location: Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Dallas (+162) Vancouver (+425)

Toyota Stadium is the venue where Cristian Dajome and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC (5-2-7, 10th in Western Conference) will play FC Dallas (7-4-3, 2nd in Western Conference) on Saturday. The expected starting goalies will be Maarten Paes for FC Dallas and Cody Cropper for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. FCD is priced at +162 while the Whitecaps are at +425. The O/U has been set at 2.5.

Dallas stepped onto the pitch against Orlando in their last game and took home the win by a score of 3-1. In the passing game, they earned a 95.1% rate by connecting on 385 of the 405 targeted passes last game. FCD tried 10 dribbles in this matchup and were successful in 5 of those tries for a percentage of 50.0%.

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Regarding shot accuracy, Dallas walked away from the pitch at a 46.2% rate by hitting 6 shots on target of 13 total shots. Dallas is averaging 1.71 goals per 90 min (24 total goals) and have accounted for 20 assists in all matches for the season.

Jesus Ferreira is one guy you are going to want to keep your eye on for FC Dallas. Ferreira has been given a starting assignment in 90 games during his soccer career and he accounts for 0.38 goals per 90 minutes. The forward representing Colombia has earned 33 goals scored in 7,751 professional minutes. He has totaled 20 assists while earning 12 yellow cards so far in his career.

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One more player who should impact this match is Jader Obrian, the midfielder representing Colombia. Obrian has been on the pitch for 9,337 mins in 102 starts and has been handed a total of 27 yellow cards. He has assisted on a goal 7 times during his pro soccer career while scoring 34 total goals. He currently averages 0.33 goals per 90 minutes during his career.

The man defending the goal for FC Dallas will be Maarten Paes. Paes has played for a total of 6,660 mins and has 172 stops in his pro soccer career. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 1.28 (95 total goals conceded) and he has a save % of 66.1. The goalie hailing from Netherlands has seen 257 shots sent in his direction in 74 career starts. Paes (28-15-31 mark during his career) has accumulated 14 clean sheets, which leaves him with a 18.9% clean sheet percentage.

In their last game, Vancouver got the victory with a final of 2-1 against Salt Lake. They wrapped up this outing by converting 333 out of their 369 attempted passes for a rate of 90.2%. The Whitecaps ended the game with a 30.8% successful dribble rate by completing 4 of the 13 dribbles they tried. Vancouver landed 3 shots on target out of 5 shots attempted which gave them a 60.0% clip in their last match. Having a total of 16 goals and 6 assists in all their contests, Vancouver has an average of 1.14 goals and 0.43 assists per 90.

Cristian Dajome will be someone to watch for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He is averaging 0.23 goals per 90 mins and has been a starter in 162 outings in his pro soccer career. The forward representing Colombia has totaled 14,321 mins and has scored 36 goals. He has totaled 25 yellow card cautions in his career and has helped on a goal 16 times. You should also watch out for Brian White, the forward representing the United States. White has earned himself a total of 6 yellow cards in 7,062 mins played (83 career starts). His goals per 90 min average in his career is 0.50. He has tallied 39 goals in his career while helping on a goal 13 times.

Cody Cropper will be looking after the goal for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Cropper has accumulated 17 shutouts and has seen 342 shots against him in 6,467 minutes in his career. He holds a save percentage of 65.2 and his shutout rate is currently 23.6%. He has allowed 1.82 goals per 90 mins and he has earned a mark of 28-11-33. In his career, Cropper has conceded 131 goals and has accumulated 220 stops in 72 starts.

Who will win tonight's MLS game ATS?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Vancouver (+425)

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