We said: Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 Los Angeles FC
Desperation can be a massive X-factor that many do not consider, and even though LA, on paper, have a lot more depth than Vancouver, they may be a little more passive than we anticipate, given their standing.
Even without Bale in the fold, the Black and Gold have many weapons, and it is a big ask for anyone to shut them out over 90 minutes.
Read more.Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Los Angeles FC win with a probability of 41.94%. A win for Vancouver Whitecaps had a probability of 33.21% and a draw had a probability of 24.8%.
The most likely scoreline for a Los Angeles FC win was 1-2 with a probability of 8.9%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 0-1 (8.75%) and 0-2 (6.68%). The likeliest Vancouver Whitecaps win was 2-1 (7.77%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (11.66%). The actual scoreline of 1-0 was predicted with a 7.6% likelihood.