Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)
Venue: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, Ontario (Capacity: ~24,000)
Broadcast: OneSoccer / TSN
Weather Forecast (Ottawa, ON)
Temperature: ~68°F (20°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by full-time
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Ideal fall soccer weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Atlético Ottawa:
No major injuries reported, but squad rotation expected after a congested schedule.
Striker Samuel Salter (3 goals in Canadian Championship play) is fit and available.
Vancouver FC:
Midfielder Elage Bah (2 assists in first leg) – Healthy.
No significant absences reported.
Key Player Matchups
Samuel Salter (Ottawa) vs. Vancouver Backline
Salter is chasing the Golden Boot in this competition. His finishing will be crucial if Ottawa is to overturn the deficit.
Ollie Bassett (Ottawa) vs. Vancouver Midfield
Bassett’s creativity and set-piece delivery could unlock a compact Vancouver defense.
Elage Bah (Vancouver) vs. Ottawa Fullbacks
Bah was the star of the first leg, creating both goals. Ottawa must contain his pace and crossing.
Callum Irving (Ottawa GK) vs. Vancouver Attack
Irving’s shot-stopping will be vital if Ottawa concedes early chances.
Recent Team Form
Atlético Ottawa (last 5 matches):
2–2 vs. York United (CPL) – Sept. 14
2–0 vs. Pacific (CPL) – Sept. 6
3–1 vs. Vancouver (CPL) – Aug. 30
2–2 vs. Cavalry (CPL) – Aug. 23
0–2 vs. Forge (CPL) – Aug. 17
Trend: Unbeaten in last 3; strong at home with 7W–3D–2L all-time vs. Vancouver.
Vancouver FC (last 5 matches):
1–1 vs. Pacific (CPL) – Sept. 13
2–5 vs. Valour (CPL) – Sept. 6
1–3 vs. Ottawa (CPL) – Aug. 30
0–1 vs. Forge (CPL) – Aug. 23
4–5 vs. Cavalry (CPL) – Aug. 17
Trend: Winless in last 5; defense conceding heavily.
Series History
All-time H2H (CPL + Canadian Championship): Ottawa leads with 7 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses.
Last 3 meetings:
Aug. 30, 2025: Ottawa 3–1 Vancouver (CPL)
Aug. 13, 2025: Vancouver 3–1 Ottawa (Canadian Championship, 1st leg)
May 31, 2025: Vancouver 2–2 Ottawa (CPL)
Betting Trends
Ottawa:
Over 1.5 goals in last 7 matches.
Scored 2+ goals in 4 straight home games.
4–1 ATS in last 5 at TD Place.
Vancouver:
Conceded in 10 straight matches.
Lost 4 of last 5 overall.
Overs (2.5+) hit in 4 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Ottawa has covered in 4 of last 5 meetings at home.
Historical Betting Results
Ottawa: Profitable ATS at home; overs common when chasing deficits.
Vancouver: Struggles ATS on the road; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.
Canadian Championship Trends: Home teams cover ~61% of the time in second-leg semifinals.
MATCH ODDS
Atlético Ottawa + 120 Draw + 240 Vancouver FC + 205
Over 2.5 – 110 Under 2.5 – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, September 17, 2025
