2024 Leagues Cup: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Tijuana Odds, Prediction & Picks

Saturday evening at BC Place the Vancouver Whitecaps will host Tijuana in the last match of the group. Currently, the Whitecaps are ahead by two points over Tijuana. All Vancouver needs is a point to secure a spot in the knockout phase of the 2024 Leagues Cup.

The Vancouver Whitecaps played the perfect road game for 88 minutes. Then it fell apart for the visitors as Los Angeles FC stormed back to tie the contest after regulation time. Vancouver prevailed in penalties winning 4-2 grabbing the bonus point for winning in the extra time frame.

Meanwhile, Tijuana suffered a rough setback losing 3-0 to Los Angeles FC. La Jauría maintained the ball possession for 69 percent of the match but squandered their opportunities. Tijuana fired away 18 shots toward the target but only four made their way to hitting the target and were all stopped by Hugo Lloris.

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Tijuana.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Tijuana Betting Odds for Saturday, August 3

The books are leaning toward this game could feature some goals being celebrated on the fast pitch at BC Place. The over 2.5 goals is priced at -154 while the under 2.5 goals is listed at +120.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Tijuana Odds

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Tijuana Betting Prediction

Vancouver Whitecaps Preview

Suffering an injury during MLS play, the Whitecaps journey throughout the tournament will be without the services of Ryan Gauld. The club MVP’s absence will be noticeable once again with the glaring hole in the attacking side of the pitch. In 24 matches played, the 28-year-old has registered nine goals and eight assists in 24 domestic league appearances this season.

Thanks to Gauld’s dazzling feet, Brain White has had a solid display in 2024 with the Whitecaps. The 28-year-old has hit the back of the net 12 times while amassing two assists. He is one of the most active forwards on the roster tallying 52 shots in 24 matches with the club.

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Tijuana Preview

Joining the Liga MX club 11 months ago, Domingo Blanco will be expected to get on the scoresheet on Saturday to give any life to Tijuana reaching the round of 32. The attacking player started the Apertura campaign in fine form scoring in the opening two matches, but since then has gone cold. In 30 career games in Mexico, the 29-year-old has recorded four goals.

Looking to make his mark in the tournament, Carlos Gonzalez is off to a leisurely start to the opening month of play. In both Liga MX campaigns last year, the 31-year-old striker breached the keeper in 14 instances. In 221 regular season affairs in Liga MX, the Paraguayan has 72 career goals.

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Tijuana - My Pick

These two sides enter this fixture failing to obtain a clean sheet in recent results. It has been a run of five games for Vancouver and seven for Tijuana when it comes to shutting out their opponent. The Whitecaps have played to some high-scoring totals at home in 2024, currently, the average goal total result between both clubs playing at BC Place is 3.73. Tijuana is playing in some barnburners in Mexico as their goal total average in games they have played in all competitions this year is averaging 3.4 goals. Both clubs are playing in high-scoring matches and think these trends rolling into Saturday's encounter should result in cashing the over 2.5 goals.

• Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Tijuana pick: Over 2.5 goals (-154) at bet365

How to Watch Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Tijuana

• When: Saturday, August 3, 10 p.m ET

• Where: BC Place

• TV: Apple TV, TUDN