Vancouver Whitecaps face their next test on Thursday as they get ready for their upcoming CONCACAF Champions League clash against Universidad Nacional.
View all of the Universidad Nacional v Vancouver Whitecaps predictions, poll and stats below (including the best match odds).
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Universidad Nacional
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Universidad Nacional won’t want a repeat of their last result here following the 3-2 Liga MX (Clausura) loss in their previous game against Cruz Azul.
In that match, Universidad Nacional managed 49% possession and 5 attempts on goal with 3 of them on target. For Universidad Nacional, the scorers were Ignacio Pussetto (16') and Adalberto Carrasquilla (81'). Cruz Azul got 9 attempts at goal with 3 of them on target. Carlos Rotondi (28', 61') and Andres Montaño (45') scored for Cruz Azul.
It’s been a rare occasion in recent times where Universidad Nacional have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. The reality is that Universidad Nacional have seen their defence breached in 6 of their previous 6 clashes, leaking 10 goals on the way.
Vancouver Whitecaps
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Vancouver Whitecaps will go into this encounter after a 2-0 MLS win with the downing of Colorado Rapids in their previous match.
In that match, Vancouver Whitecaps managed 50% possession and 16 attempts at goal with 5 of them on target. For Vancouver Whitecaps, the scorers were Brian White (19') and Emmanuel Sabbi (38'). Colorado Rapids got 7 attempts at goal with 0 of them on target.
Jesper Sørensen's Vancouver Whitecaps have seen their efforts on goal rewarded 7 times throughout their previous 6 matches. The aggregate of goals that have been scored against them during that period adds up to 6.
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Team News: Vancouver Whitecaps
Thanks to a completely healthy group available to select from, the Vancouver Whitecaps boss Jesper Sørensen does not have any fitness concerns to report before this clash.
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Prediction
In this match, Vancouver Whitecaps are likely to break down this Universidad Nacional lineup, however it might not quite be enough to avoid defeat.
We’re predicting a narrow 2-1 victory for Universidad Nacional at the end of this one. There shouldn’t be much in it, either way.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Turning to the betting odds in the 90 minute result market, victory for Universidad Nacional is best priced at 1.9, going for a drawn result is 3.4 and betting on a win for Vancouver Whitecaps gets you 3.6. They are the most competitive prices on offer right now.
Andre Moura,
01:00 08/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Universidad Nacional
Formed: 1954
Stadium: The Estadio Olímpico Universitario (72,000)
Captain: Lisandro Magallán
Chairman: Luis Raúl González
Manager: Efraín Juárez
Competitions: Liga MX (Clausura) position 10, Liga MX (Apertura) position 4, CONCACAF Champions League (Quarter-finals)
⭐ Key Man: Ignacio Pussetto
Generally played in the Striker position, Ignacio Pussetto was born in Argentina. After having played his first senior match for Atlético de Rafaela in the 2013 - 2014 season, the gifted Forward has hit 5 league goals in this Liga MX (Clausura) 2024 - 2025 season so far coming from a total of 13 appearances.