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Vancouver Whitecaps vs DC United Prediction — Model Probabilities for 27 September 2026

MatchSense model probabilities for Vancouver Whitecaps vs DC United on 27 September 2026. With recent form and previous meetings for context.

Key takeaways

  • The model's highest probability outcome is Vancouver Whitecaps at 70.3%.
  • Vancouver Whitecaps: 70.3%.
  • Draw: 17.3%.
  • DC United: 12.4%.
  • Vancouver Whitecaps come in on 5-2-3 from their last 10.
  • The estimate is revised when confirmed team sheets arrive.

Vancouver Whitecaps host DC United on 27 September 2026, 02:30 UTC in Major League Soccer. Below are the MatchSense model's probabilities for this fixture, alongside the form and head-to-head context behind them.

What the model makes of it

OutcomeModel probability
Vancouver Whitecaps70.3%
Draw17.3%
DC United12.4%

These are frequencies, not forecasts — 55% describes how often similar fixtures end that way, not what will happen here.

How both sides arrive

Vancouver Whitecaps bring a record of 5-2-3 from their last 10, conceding just 0.7 a game. DC United bring a record of 2-5-3 from their last 10, keeping 2 clean sheets.

Where the numbers come from

It starts from a Dixon-Coles style goal model, adds Elo ratings, recent results, home advantage and squad availability. An early version publishes days before kickoff and is revised once confirmed lineups land.

The full method is in How the MatchSense Prediction Model Works and How to Read Football Prediction Probabilities.

Go deeper


This page is analytical and educational. Probabilities are not guarantees of any result.

Frequently asked questions

Who is more likely to win, Vancouver Whitecaps or DC United?

The MatchSense model gives Vancouver Whitecaps the highest probability at 70.3%. That is a clear lead, though the remainder still sits with the other outcomes.

When do Vancouver Whitecaps and DC United play?

Kick-off is scheduled for 27 September 2026, 02:30 UTC in Major League Soccer.

What form are Vancouver Whitecaps and DC United in?

Across their last 10, Vancouver Whitecaps show 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, conceding just 0.7 a game. Across their last 10, DC United show 2 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats, keeping 2 clean sheets. Recent form is one of the inputs behind the probabilities above.

How is the model's accuracy measured?

They are calibrated against historical fixtures: across a set of 60% calls, close to 60% should actually happen. No model can make a single match certain.

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