MLS: San Jose vs. Vancouver Picks —Muller to Star on Whitecaps Debut? (Aug 10)

The Vancouver Whitecaps have already been one of the most dominant teams in the Western Conference this season, but their MLS Cup hopes have significantly improved following the signing of German legend Thomas Muller.

Muller is in line to make his first appearance for the Whitecaps after completing his move from Bayern Munich, and a victory in San Jose could send the Canadian team to the top of the standings.

San Jose are also fighting for important points, as they are just one adrift of the wild-card places. With home advantage, they could be good value to cause an upset on Sunday evening.

San Jose vs. Vancouver Overview

Odds

San Jose vs. Vancouver Head-to-Head Record

The Whitecaps have recorded victories in each of their last two matches against San Jose. Their latest success was a 2-0 home win in September 2024. The last win for the Earthquakes was recorded on the road in August 2023.

San Jose Team News

Noel Buck is unavailable for the Earthquakes this weekend due to a leg injury. Meanwhile, the hosts are winless in their last seven matches in the MLS.  

Possible Lineup

Daniel (GK); R. Roberts, B. Wilson, Rodrigues, C. Espinoza, B. Leroux, N. Tsakiris, I. Harkes, V. Costa, C. Arango, J. Martinez

Vancouver Team News

The Whitecaps are unbeaten in their last three matches, winning twice over that period. Muller will be available for selection on Sunday, but Ranko Veselinovic misses out due to a knee injury.

Possible Lineup

Y. Takaoka (GK); M. Laborda, T. Blackmon, B. Utvik, E. Ocampo, J. Ngando, S. Berhalter, A. Cubas, E. Sabbi, B. White, T. Muller

San Jose vs. Vancouver Picks

San Jose have been fairly reliable in home matches this season, losing just 25% of their fixtures.

However, the value in the market this weekend is with the traveling Whitecaps. They have been in reliable form, and they could record a victory to nil for the third time in four MLS matches.