Preview

• In week 18 of the 2025 MLS, Austin face Vancouver Whitecaps on 2025-05-18 (kick-off 01:30 GMT) at Q2 Stadium.
• In the past meeting, J. Sørensen leads 1-0 over Nico Estévez, with no draws.
• The current standings see Austin hold 8th place with 17 points, while Vancouver Whitecaps occupy 1st with 27 points.
• Austin have 3 players sidelined: M. Desler (Hamstring Injury), D. Pereira (Hip Injury), R. Taylor (Hamstring Injury) but Vancouver Whitecaps face 5 absences: R. Gauld (Knee Injury), D. Rios (Foot Injury), S. Adekugbe (Muscle Injury), M. Laborda (Hamstring Injury), L. MacKenzie (Leg Injury).
• We're predicting Austin to deploy a four-at-the-back 4-3-3, and Vancouver Whitecaps are expected to line up in 4-3-3.
• Austin played out a 1-1 draw with Atlanta United, and Vancouver Whitecaps shared the spoils 2-2 vs Los Angeles.
• Momentum favors Vancouver Whitecaps (4-1-0) after Austin managed only 1-1-3 from 5 matches.
• Vancouver Whitecaps hold the upper hand H2H: of 9 meetings, they've triumphed 6 times, conceded 1 time and shared 2 draws.
• Expect Vancouver Whitecaps to edge a 1-2 win: their 3-2-0 record on the road and 2.29 goals per away match tip the balance.

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