The MLS returns to the fold with another set of fixtures this weekend as Seattle Sounders move across the border to take on Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday. Both teams have been impressive in recent weeks and will want to win this game.Vancouver Whitecaps are in sixth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have improved after a slow start to their campaign. The Canadian outfit played out a 1-1 draw against Los Angeles FC last week and will want to return to winning ways this weekend.Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table at the moment and have been exceptional this year. The Sounders were held to a draw by Los Angeles Galaxy in their previous game and will need to bounce back in this fixture.Seattle Sounders FC@SoundersFCToday marks the announcement of the Executive Committee and brand platform to bring the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ to Seattle, known as SEA 2026. Follow @Seattle_2026 for more updates! #SEA2026MORE ➡️ sea2026.com2:41 AM · Oct 22, 20211051179Today marks the announcement of the Executive Committee and brand platform to bring the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ to Seattle, known as SEA 2026. Follow @Seattle_2026 for more updates! #SEA2026MORE ➡️ sea2026.com https://t.co/rZvenqWAjbVancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders Head-to-HeadSeattle Sounders have an impressive record against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won 17 out of 33 matches played between the two teams. Vancouver Whitecaps have managed seven victories against the Sounders and will need to step up in this match.The previous meeting between the two MLS sides took place last month and ended in a 4-1 victory for Seattle Sounders. Vancouver Whitecaps struggled on the day and will need to make amends this weekend.Vancouver Whitecaps form guide in MLS 2021: D-W-D-W-WSeattle Sounders form guide in MLS 2021: D-L-L-D-LVancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders Team NewsVancouver Whitecaps have a point to proveVancouver WhitecapsTosaint Ricketts and Caio Alexandre are injured at the moment and have been ruled out of this match. Cristian Gutierrez has recovered from his knock and will be able to feature in this game.Injured: Tosaint Ricketts, Caio AlexandreDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneSeattle Sounders need to win this gameSeattle SoundersWill Bruin and Jordy Delem are recuperating from injuries and have been ruled out of this match. Jordan Morris has made progress with his recovery but is unlikely to feature in this game.Injured: Will Bruin, Jordy DelemDoubtful: Jordan MorrisSuspended: NoneVancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders Predicted XIVancouver Whitecaps Predicted XI (4-3-3): Maxime Crepeau; Bruno Gaspar, Erik Godoy, Florian Jungwirth, Jake Nerwinski; Leonard Owusu, Janio Bikel, Russell Teibert; Cristian Dajome, Brian White, Lucas CavalliniVancouver Whitecaps FC@WhitecapsFCLife on the road... 𝘪𝘴 what it's cracked up to be?#VWFC | @remaxwesterncan12:31 PM · Nov 6, 2021222Life on the road... 𝘪𝘴 what it's cracked up to be?#VWFC | @remaxwesterncan https://t.co/ZrplbcUSdCSeattle Sounders Predicted XI (3-5-2): Stefan Frei; Xavier Arreaga, Nouhou Tolo, Yeimar Gomez; Alex Roldan, Jimmy Medranda, Joshua Atencio, Cristian Roldan, Joao Paulo; Will Bruin, Raul RuidiazVancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders PredictionSeattle Sounders have endured a disconcerting slump in recent weeks and will need to find their feet ahead of this match. The Sounders are winless in their last five games and have a point to prove this weekend.Vancouver Whitecaps are on a five-match unbeaten streak at the moment but have had their problems against Seattle Sounders. Both teams are on an even footing at the moment and could share the spoils in this fixture.Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 Seattle Sounders