Major League Soccer: Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Seattle Sounders FC and Minnesota United who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Both Seattle Sounders FC and Minnesota United need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Major League Soccer table. The match takes place at Lumen Field and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Seattle Sounders FC approach the next Major League Soccer round as number 10 in the table, having claimed 32 points this season so far. With 25 games behind them, Minnesota United amassed 29 points, placing them as number 14 before their next fixture.

Form: Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United

Seattle Sounders FC Form

In their last three matches, Seattle Sounders FC drew 1-1 with LA Galaxy before recording another draw with Colorado Rapids in a 3-3 match and beat Real Salt Lake with a 2-0 scoreline. Seattle Sounders FC claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Major League Soccer, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored six and conceded 11 goals.

Minnesota United Form

Minnesota United endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 1-2 by FC Dallas, before St. Louis City ran out 4-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against LA Galaxy, who came out 2-3 winners. Minnesota United only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew one and lost four as well as being outscored by 15 goals to 14.

Betting stats for Seattle Sounders FC and Minnesota United

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Seattle Sounders FC and Minnesota United. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United

Dejan Joveljic look like value in the goal scoring market with three strikes to his name in six Major League Soccer matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Kelvin Yeboah adds to his six Major League Soccer goals come on Sunday.

Popular betting markets: Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United

Full-time result

Seattle Sounders FC claimed three wins, drew two and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Minnesota United won four, drew two and lost four of their last 10 games away. Seattle Sounders FC didn’t lose any of their previous 6 matches. Minnesota United lost their previous 4 matches.

Both teams to score

Seattle Sounders FC scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Minnesota United scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 9 consecutive Minnesota United games. Minnesota United managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders FC were first on target in four of their last 10 outings. Seattle Sounders FC have scored in 12 consecutive home meetings with Minnesota United.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Seattle Sounders FC, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Minnesota United, who managed to hit the net 2.2 times on average in these games. Minnesota United conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.