Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 16 match between Austin FC and Seattle Sounders FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Seattle Sounders FC go up against Austin FC this coming Thursday for a Major League Soccer meeting at Q2 Stadium.
The Austin FC go into the game in rank 14 in the Western Conference, while the Seattle Sounders FC rank 6 in the Western Conference.
Team form: Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC
Austin FC Form
Austin FC endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 5-0 against San Diego FC, before Sporting Kansas City won 1-2, while St. Louis City claimed a victory in a 3-0 match. Austin FC won three of their previous six matches at Q2 Stadium in the Major League Soccer. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring seven goals to four against.
Seattle Sounders FC Form
Seattle Sounders FC lost their previous three matches by 0-2 against LA Galaxy, 1-0 against Los Angeles FC and 1-5 against Portland Timbers. Seattle Sounders FC won three of a possible six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored four while also conceding two times.
Betting stats and facts for Austin FC and Seattle Sounders FC
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Austin FC and Seattle Sounders FC played across all tournaments.
- In 9 of the last 11 Austin FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Austin FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 6 Austin FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Austin FC have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In the last 6 Austin FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Seattle Sounders FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Seattle Sounders FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In the last 6 Seattle Sounders FC away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 6 Seattle Sounders FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Seattle Sounders FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC
Myrto Uzuni is showing good form for Austin FC, scoring three goals in their last six matches. Albert Rusnak scored once in his previous half dozen outings.
Popular betting markets: Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC
Full-time result
Austin FC claimed four wins, drew two and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Seattle Sounders FC won five, drew two and lost three of their last 10 games away. Seattle Sounders FC conceded a goal in their 8 most recent matches.
Both teams to score
Austin FC scored first in six of their last ten home games. Seattle Sounders FC scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Austin FC managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Seattle Sounders FC kept their opponent from scoring in zero of their last 10 matches. Seattle Sounders FC have scored in 5 consecutive meetings with Austin FC when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Austin FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Seattle Sounders FC, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches. Seattle Sounders FC conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.
