VANCOUVER (Interstat) — A crucial late-season MLS matchup with significant playoff implications will take place Saturday when the Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC at BC Place.

The Western Conference clash pits a surging Whitecaps side against an LAFC team looking to build on a recent victory. Vancouver (13-9-8) enters the contest riding high after a dominant 3-0 win over FC Dallas on Oct. 26. Their form at home has been strong, losing just once in their last five matches at BC Place.

Los Angeles FC (15-8-7) arrives following a 2-1 comeback victory against Austin FC on Oct. 29. Despite that win, their road form has been inconsistent, with a 2-2 draw at Colorado and a 1-0 loss at Austin in their two previous away matches.

The head-to-head series this season has been tightly contested. On June 29, the Whitecaps secured a 1-0 victory at LAFC. Earlier, on May 11, the teams battled to a 2-2 draw in Vancouver.

Statistical projections present a conflicting outlook. Interstat’s game simulator predicts a 1-1 draw. However, the same outlet’s ELO rating system gives LAFC a 66.20 percent probability of winning outright.

The match will be broadcast nationally on the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV at 7:30 p.m. PST.