Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Seattle Sounders FC and San Diego FC who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Seattle Sounders FC are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 12 of the Major League Soccer on Sunday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat San Diego FC, whom they welcome on home soil at Lumen Field.
Seattle Sounders FC approach the next Major League Soccer round as number 4 in the table, having claimed 20 points this season so far. With nine games behind them, San Diego FC amassed 12 points, placing them as number 12 before their next fixture.
Team form: Seattle Sounders FC vs San Diego FC
Seattle Sounders FC Form
In their last three matches, Seattle Sounders FC won 4-1 and 2-1 against first St. Louis City then FC Dallas, before drawing 1-1 against Sporting Kansas City. Seattle Sounders FC swept all opposition aside in the six most recent Major League Soccer matches at their home ground. They won all six, adding 18 points to their account, whilst scoring 14 and conceding four goals.
San Diego FC Form
A single draw prevents San Diego FC from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short, losing by 1-0 and 1-2 against Houston Dynamo FC and Portland Timbers, respectively. Their latest match brought some consolation, as they were able to hang on for a 2-2 draw against Los Angeles FC. San Diego FC managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 16 time and letting in ten.
Betting stats and facts for Seattle Sounders FC and San Diego FC
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Seattle Sounders FC and San Diego FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Seattle Sounders FC have won the last 6 home matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 11 of the last 13 Seattle Sounders FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Seattle Sounders FC have won the last 4 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Seattle Sounders FC have won the last 4 home matches in a row in the Major League Soccer while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 9 Seattle Sounders FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 San Diego FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 San Diego FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- San Diego FC have lost 3 of the last 4 away matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 8 San Diego FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 San Diego FC away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: Seattle Sounders FC vs San Diego FC
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Paul Rothrock brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Seattle Sounders FC will start him against San Diego FC, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Marcus Ingvartsen, who notched up three goals in his past six games.
Popular betting markets: Seattle Sounders FC vs San Diego FC
Full-time result
Seattle Sounders FC won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew two and lost none. San Diego FC won three games, drew two and lost five in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Seattle Sounders FC did not lose any of their last 7 matches. Seattle Sounders FC are on a fantastic streak of no less than 13 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. San Diego FC conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches.
Both teams to score
Seattle Sounders FC scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Interestingly, San Diego FC scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Seattle Sounders FC will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet on Sunday, as San Diego FC have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to four clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Seattle Sounders FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in nine of the last ten matches that San Diego FC played across all tournaments. They scored 1.4 times on average in the process. San Diego FC conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.
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