Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Vancouver Whitecaps 1st with 43 points, Real Salt Lake 10th with 28, 15 apart. Real Salt Lake's recent output lagged their position: 26th on form over five rounds while 10th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.29/0.86 for Vancouver Whitecaps and 1.62/1.57 for Real Salt Lake (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
GioScore's database holds 5 meetings between the two: 3 for Vancouver Whitecaps, 2 for Real Salt Lake and 0 drawn, at 3.2 goals per meeting. 80% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 80%.
The match was played at BC Place Stadium (capacity 54,500). It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Vancouver Whitecaps: AZ Jackson (57')
Key stats
Possession: Vancouver Whitecaps 59% · Real Salt Lake 41% · Total shots: 13-10 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 7-5