Major League Soccer: FC Dallas vs Seattle Sounders FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 29 match between FC Dallas and Seattle Sounders FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

FC Dallas enjoy home advantage, when visitors Seattle Sounders FC swing by on Thursday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Ranked as number 3 in the Major League Soccer standings, FC Dallas, have so far collected 47 points this season, while Seattle Sounders FC collected 38 points. This puts them up as number 7 after 27 rounds.

Form: FC Dallas vs Seattle Sounders FC

FC Dallas Form

In their last three matches, FC Dallas won 2-1 against Portland Timbers, before recording a draw in a 0-0 match against Austin FC. They were back on top last time out, defeating Los Angeles FC 1-0. FC Dallas won four of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the Toyota Stadium. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded eight and scored 12 goals.

Seattle Sounders FC Form

In their last three matches, Seattle Sounders FC first beat Real Salt Lake 2-0, then Minnesota United by 3-1 and finally Sporting Kansas City by 2-1. Seattle Sounders FC came through their last six away games in the Major League Soccer without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew three and lost three in which, they were outscored by 11 goals to seven.

Betting stats for FC Dallas and Seattle Sounders FC

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

In-form players: FC Dallas vs Seattle Sounders FC

Scoring nine goals during a Major League Soccer campaign is just the sort of form, every club adores in a player. Logan Farrington is out to extend his current momentum, and the upcoming game should be a good opportunity to add another goal to his name. Picking Logan Farrington to score seems like a no-brainer currently.

Betting markets: FC Dallas vs Seattle Sounders FC

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Toyota Stadium across all tournaments FC Dallas won five times, drew three and lost two times. Seattle Sounders FC claimed zero wins, four draw and six defeats in their last 10 games away. FC Dallas didn’t lose any of their previous 6 matches. Seattle Sounders FC have hit a nice vein of form with 8 matches now without losing. Seattle Sounders FC have beaten FC Dallas in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

FC Dallas scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Interestingly, Seattle Sounders FC scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Seattle Sounders FC played. Seattle Sounders FC should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Thursday, as FC Dallas only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Seattle Sounders FC claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

FC Dallas saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 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.