Major League Soccer: Seattle Sounders FC vs Red Bull New York – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 23 match between Seattle Sounders FC and Red Bull New York and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Seattle Sounders FC and Red Bull New York are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Sunday at Lumen Field, with much riding on the outcome in this Major League Soccer battle.

The Seattle Sounders FC go into the game in rank 12 in the Western Conference, while the Red Bull New York rank 8 in the Eastern Conference.

Team form: Seattle Sounders FC vs Red Bull New York

Seattle Sounders FC Form

In their last three matches, Seattle Sounders FC lost 1-2 against Austin FC, drew 1-1 with FC Cincinnati and recorded a 2-2 draw with Chicago Fire FC. Seattle Sounders FC claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Major League Soccer, which also saw them drawing one and losing four matches, in which they scored seven and conceded 15 goals.

Red Bull New York Form

Red Bull New York only managed to gain a single draw in their past three games. First, they suffered a 0-1 defeat against Nashville SC. Then a 1-1 draw with Chicago Fire FC followed, before Philadelphia Union claimed a 1-3 victory. Red Bull New York claimed two wins against zero draws and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches reads 13 goals conceded and eight scored.

Betting stats and facts for Seattle Sounders FC and Red Bull New York

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Seattle Sounders FC and Red Bull New York. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: Seattle Sounders FC vs Red Bull New York

Despite having scored only two times in his last 6 league matches, Dejan Joveljic has actually netted ten goals during this Major League Soccer season. He will surely want to add some more until the end of the campaign, and the upcoming match against outsiders Red Bull New York should be a good opportunity for him to improve on his recent goalscoring ratio. In short, siding with Dejan Joveljic to add another goal this season should be a bet to consider.

Betting markets: Seattle Sounders FC vs Red Bull New York

Full-time result

Seattle Sounders FC claimed all three points three times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in five of the games in this run. Red Bull New York won three of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing five in this series of matches. Astonishingly, Red Bull New York conceded a goal in their last 20 matches. Seattle Sounders FC have beaten Red Bull New York in 4 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Seattle Sounders FC scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Red Bull New York scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Red Bull New York played. Seattle Sounders FC managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Red Bull New York were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Seattle Sounders FC have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Red Bull New York.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Seattle Sounders FC, who scored an average of one goal along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Red Bull New York, who scored 1.3 times on average in these matches. Amazingly, Seattle Sounders FC failed to keep a clean sheet in their 15 last matches.