Vancouver Whitecaps
Major League Soccer · 2026Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 Colorado Rapids · Major League Soccer
This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.
Match at a glance
Vancouver Whitecaps won 3–1.
- Shots
- 20–13
- Shots on target
- 8–3
- Expected goals
- 3.5–1.51
- Possession
- 45%–55%
Full time
What the match recorded
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Colorado Rapids 3–1. Recorded in this match (Vancouver Whitecaps – Colorado Rapids): shots 20–13, shots on target 8–3, expected goals 3.5–1.51, possession 45%–55%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.
Pre-match record
What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.
Recent scheduling adds useful context
moderateA compressed recent schedule is recorded for Colorado Rapids.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Rest days and completed matches in the prior 14 days are shown directly.
Window: previous 14 days
| Metric | Vancouver Whitecaps | Colorado Rapids | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest days | 8 days | 3 days | — |
| Matches last 14 days | 1 match | 2 matches | — |
Caveat: The database does not describe travel, rotation decisions or player-level workload.
Vancouver Whitecaps show a distinct attacking-volume record
moderateVancouver Whitecaps's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.
Window: season
| Metric | Vancouver Whitecaps | Colorado Rapids | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 18.1 shots/match | 12.2 shots/match | 12.8 shots/match |
| Shots against | 7.78 shots/match | 13.1 shots/match | 12.4 shots/match |
Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.
Colorado Rapids have a visible away split
moderateColorado Rapids's away-only shot average is below their full-season average.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.
Window: away
| Metric | Away only | Season | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 9.5 shots/match | 12.2 shots/match | 12.8 shots/match |
Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.
This match
Match statistics
History
Head-to-head
Recent meetings between these teams.
Last 5 meetings
Metric comparison
Team comparison
Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.
Season: Vancouver Whitecaps favored in 11 of 11 directional metrics · Colorado Rapids in 0
Window
Season
Window
Last 10
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Last 5
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Home–Away
Competition percentiles describe recorded style; they do not rank likely outcomes.
Possession control
Relative share of recorded possession within the competition.
Attacking volume
Recorded shot and scoring volume, expressed as competition percentiles.
Defensive resistance
Lower recorded scoring and shot allowance produces a higher descriptive percentile.
Directness proxy
Shots per possession point; a descriptive transition/directness proxy, not an outcome score.
Physicality
Recorded fouls and cards relative to competition peers.
Set-piece relevance
Corner volume relative to competition peers.
Tempo and pressure proxy
Combined event-volume percentiles for shots, corners and fouls.
Vancouver Whitecaps / Colorado Rapids
Evidence quality
How much supports this analysis
- Evidence is usable but does not meet the strongest completeness threshold.
Known unknowns
- Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
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