Free MLS Pick Vancouver vs. Austin FC
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MLS Handicapping
Vancouver vs. Austin FC
Date: Saturday, April 23
Time: 07:30 PM
Venue: Q2 Stadium
MLS Moneyline Odds: Vancouver 493 / Draw 330/ Austin FC -175 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Vancouver 0.5 / Austin -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 7 matches, they have covered this margin 2 times. As for the Austin FC, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 7 matches, they have won by this margin 4 times.
Vancouver
As the Vancouver Whitecaps FC travel to take on the Austin FC, they hope to move above .500, as through 7 matches, they have a record of 1-1-5. This mark places them 13th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Vancouver fell to CF Montréal by a score of 2-1. So far, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have turned in 2 performances with one goal or less. While on defense, Vancouver’s defense has given up at least two goals 1 time this year.
Through 7 matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 0.86 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 25th in the MLS. In terms of scoring defense, Vancouver will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 2.0 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 25th in the league.
On offense, Vancouver is led by the strong play of Tristan Blackmon and Cristián Dajome, who have each found the net 1 time. So far, their combined goals account for 33% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Thomas Hasal is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 63.9%, placing him 20th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 36 shots on goal.
Austin FC
The Austin FC will host the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with an above .500 record, at 4-2-1. This mark places them 2nd in the Western Conference. Austin comes into the game following a 3-2 win over D.C. United. For the season, the Austin FC have finished 4 matches having scored at least two goals. While on defense, Austin’s defense has given up at least two goals 4 times this year.
Through 7 matches, the Austin FC have found the net, 17.0, placing them 2nd in the MLS with a per 90 average of 2.29. On defense, Austin is 11th in the MLS, giving up 1.0 goals per 90 minutes.
Heading into the match, Sebastián Driussi leads Austin with 5 goals through 7 matches. Behind him is Ethan Finlay, who has also found the net 2 times. To start the year, Austin FC has turned to Brad Stuver as their primary goalie. In his 7 starts, he has a save percentage of 77.8%, 7th best in the MLS. This has come with opponents taking 27 shots on target.
Free Vancouver vs. Austin FC MLS Final Analysis:
When looking at each team’s scoring opportunites, the Austin FC holds the edge in attacking area possessions, ranking 9th in the league. On the other side, Vancouver Whitecaps FC is just 23rd in the same category. Even though Austin has been the more aggressive offensive team, Austin’s defense has been tough on opposing offensive squads, ranking 6th in attacking possessions allowed.
Heading into this matchup, Austin FC holds a significant advantage on offense, as they have scored 16 goals compared to just 6 for Vancouver. They have also been the better team on defense, as Vancouver ranks 23rd in goals allowed.
Look for Austin to pick up an easy win, as they should have no problem finding the net against a Vancouver unit ranked 23rd in on target shot attempts.
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