Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC in Western Conference finals

Los Angeles FC (19-8-7, first in the Western Conference during the regular season) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (13-13-8, eighth in the Conference during the regular season)

Vancouver, British Columbia; Sunday, 8:45 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: LAFC +140, Vancouver +162; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC in the Western Conference finals.

The Whitecaps are 13-12-5 against Western Conference opponents. The Whitecaps rank 10th in the league allowing 49 goals.

LAFC is 17-7-6 in Western Conference games. LAFC has an MLS-leading 210 shots on goal, averaging 6.2 per game.

The matchup Sunday is the fourth meeting this season between the two teams. LAFC won the last game 2-1.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brian White has 16 goals and two assists for the Whitecaps. Ryan Gauld has scored five goals over the last 10 games.

Denis Bouanga has 21 goals and 10 assists for LAFC. David Emmanuel Martinez Morales has scored three goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Whitecaps: 2-6-2, averaging 1.4 goals, 4.2 shots on goal and 4.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.6 goals per game.

LAFC: 6-2-2, averaging 1.7 goals, 5.0 shots on goal and 5.8 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.2 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Whitecaps: Jeevan Badwal (injured).

LAFC: Lorenzo Dellavalle (injured).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.