Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Preview

Sunday sees action from the MLS Eastern section, with the headline game pitting fourth placed Seattle Sounders against third placed Minnesota United.

Home side Seattle sit one point behind their opponents, and it seems they are closely matched, scoring the same number of goals. However, Seattle need to sort out some issues in defence, where they have conceded five more goals than their rivals.

Minnesota, who finished in sixth, four points behind Seattle last season, have looked an improved side this campaign - they are on a four game unbeaten run, and have lost just once in their last eight fixtures across all competitions.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

Where to Watch

This game will be broadcasted on Apple TV, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 GMT on Sunday.

Key Statistics

• History favours Sounders here - they haven’t lost to Minnesota in their last eight meetings (W7 D1).
• Across their last nine games, of which Seattle have won six, they have scored 15 goals and kept four clean sheets, indicating defensive improvement.
• However, Minnesota have the best defensive record in the league, having kept the most clean sheets so far, with eight.
• Only leaders Vancouver have conceded fewer goals than Minnesota’s 14.

Seattle Sounders Preview

Seattle Sounders Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Frei (GK); Nouhou Tolo, Kee-Hee Kim, Jon Bell, Alex Roldan; Cristian Roldan, Obed Vargas; Ryan Kent, Albert Rusnak, Paul Rothrock; Jesus Ferreira.

Seattle have largely lived up to expectations so far this season. The last three campaigns have seen them finish in the top four, and in occupying fourth spot once again this year, they have positioned themselves nicely for an assault on the summit later down the line.

Their recent form has had a big part to play - they have beaten second placed San Diego and sixth placed LAFC, showing they can produce against some of the leagues most competitive sides, and while their defence was less than watertight at the start of the season, things are looking a lot rosier now.

However, with fixtures against Minnesota and Vancouver coming up, both of whom occupy spots in the top four, Seattle need to maintain the level they have shown in recent games, or risk being left behind by the title chasers.

Minnesota United Preview

Minnesota United Predicted Lineup (5-4-1): Dayne St. Clair (GK); Joseph Rosales, Nicolas Romero, Michael Boxall, Jefferson Diaz, Bongokuhle Hlongwane; Joaquin Pereyra, Wil Trapp, Carlos Harvey, Robin Lod; Kelvin Yeboah.

Since defeat to LAFC on the opening day of the season, Minnesota have lost just twice, underlining the improvements they have made since last season, as well as emphasizing their title credentials for this season.

Last time out, they mustered a gritty draw against leaders Vancouver, while they have also produced excellent wins over a Lionel Messi led Inter Miami and back to back victories against St Louis across the league and Open Cup.

Their main focus now will be to remain focused. After a quick start to the season last year, their form faltered and they faded in the race for the top spots - they must ensure they avoid making similar mistakes this year.

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Head to Head

Recent Meetings:

• 24/08/2024: Minnesota 2-3 Seattle.
• 27/07/2024: Minnesota 0-2 Seattle.
• 16/06/2024: Seattle 2-0 Minnesota.
• 27/08/2023: Minnesota 1-1 Seattle.
• 23/04/2023: Seattle 1-0 Minnesota.

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Betting Tip

With both sides in good veins of form, neither will want to give it up to the other, meaning we could be in for a breathless, end-to-end contest.

That is why our experts have decided that the best tip for this fixture is to back both teams to score. Odds of 1.95 on Highbet mean that a £10 bet would return almost £20 should it come off.

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Prediction

Seattle Sounders 2-2 Minnesota United

With so little to separate them on paper, the game looks set to be a close fought battle too. Seattle will have the better of the game, but Minnesota’s incisiveness in attack will see them cancel out the home side goals.