Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 4, 2025 | Lumen Field | MLS – Playoffs | 03:30 GMT

The regular season is over, and so the playoffs begin. The final stages of the 2025 MLS season are upon us and here we have a heavyweight clash between Leagues Cup winners Seattle Sounders and 10th place in the MLS face off against eighth place Minnesota United.

This is a second leg clash, where the winner will advance to the quarter-finals.

Key Betting Tips: Seattle to Win at 1.53 odds on Betfred represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Seattle vs Minnesota Predicted Lineups

Seattle Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Frei; Tolo, Ragen, Gomez, A. Roldan; C. Roldan, Vargas; Rothrock, Rusnak, Ferreira; Morris.

Minnesota Predicted XI (5-4-1): St. Clair; Markanich, Romero, Boxall, Diaz, Rosales; Pereyra, Trapp, Triantis, Lod; Hlongwane.

Seattle vs Minnesota Current League Standings

Seattle have had a decent season in the Western Conference, finishing fifth and 10th in the overall standings. 15 wins, 10 draws and nine defeats took them to the playoffs where they face Minnesota for a spot in the next round.

As for Minnesota, they finished in fourth in the Western Conference, three points above Seattle, winning one more game than them. They also take the advantage of the lead coming into this leg.

Seattle vs Minnesota Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

As aforementioned, Minnesota take the lead to Seattle for this second leg, after coming out victorious 3-2 on penalties a week ago after drawing 0-0 in regular.

• May 3, 2025: Minnesota p0-0 Seattle (MLS playoff)
• November 23, 2024: Seattle 2-3 Minnesota (MLS)
• May 26, 2024: Minnesota 2-3 Seattle (MLS)
• January 6, 2024: Seattle 2-0 Minnesota (Leagues Cup)
• May 3, 2023: Seattle 2-0 Minnesota (MLS)

Seattle and Minnesota Recent Matches Analysis

Seattle Last 5 Matches:

• Seattle 0-0p Minnesota (A) – MLS Playoff
• Seattle 2-1 NYCFC (A) – MLS
• Seattle 1-0 Real Salt Lake (H) – MLS
• Seattle 1-0 Portland (H) – MLS
• Seattle 2-2 Vancouver (H) – MLS

Seattle are in great shape at the moment, coming into the playoffs in strong form. The penalty defeat in the first leg will not dampen their spirits as they look to lift the cup.

Minnesota Last 5 Matches:

• Seattle 0-0p Minnesota (H) – MLS Playoff
• Minnesota 1-2 LA Galaxy (A) – MLS
• Minnesota 3-0 Sporting KC (H) – MLS
• Minnesota 1-1 Colorado (A) – MLS
• Minnesota 0-3 Chicago (H) – MLS

Minnesota’s penalty win last week will do good for their spirits considering their recent form is certainly not worthy of title contention.

Seattle vs Minnesota Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Seattle win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Seattle vs Minnesota Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Seattle to Win @ 1.53 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home win. Seattle come into this game in excellent form and should have enough to win this tie.

Key Players to Watch: Seattle vs Minnesota

Albert Rusnak (Seattle): Rusnak has had an incredible season for the Sounders. 11 goals and eight assists suggest his contributions will be required for this match if Seattle are to advance.

Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota): In his 31 appearances this season, he has made 11 clean sheets. His skills will be tested at Lumen Field and his team will need him to be on song.

Seattle vs Minnesota Match Facts

Referee: Pierre Luc Lauziere.

Broadcast Details:

UK: Apple TV at 03:30 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Seattle, Washington, Lumen Field can hold up to just over 72,000 supporters.

Seattle vs Minnesota: Final Prediction

Seattle 1-0 Minnesota