A crucial Western conference clash unfolds at Lumen Field on Thursday, 29 May, as second-place San Diego make the trip up north to face Seattle Sounders, who lie three places beneath them, with both sides battling for vital playoff positions.
Read our MLS predictions for the clash below.
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Seattle vs San Diego prediction: Dismal draw on the cards
Key Stats
- Seattle are four points behind league leaders Vancouver Whitecaps with a game in hand.
- The Sounders have lost just once in their last eight league matches (W5, D2).
- San Diego are unbeaten in five straight games (W4, D1).
- The visitors have won just once in their last three away league games.
Correct score prediction: Seattle 2-2 San Diego
Both teams come into this clash with confidence following unbeaten streaks. While Seattle haven’t been beaten in two games, San Diego take it up a notch with five successive league outings without tasting defeat. With both teams in form, identical momentums clash – expect this one to end up with both sides sharing spoils at the Lumen Field.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers back Brian Schmetzer’s men
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite their recent setback against Los Angeles FC, Seattle carry momentum with them to keep pace with the conference top dogs. Their home advantage must be of value, with odds of 4/5 (1.80) backing them, implying a majority 55.5% win probability rate.
Meanwhile, San Diego enter this clash with positive energy – winning points in each of their last five games, including a stoppage time Chucky Lozano winner against LA Galaxy last matchday. However, that isn’t enough to make them favourites, having been priced with lower odds of 11/4 (3.75) in their favour – a 26.7% chance of success.
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Most recent H2Hs: San Diego with the edge
The teams last met in April on matchday seven at the Snapdragon Stadium, with San Diego overwhelming Seattle by a 3-0 scoreline.
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Seattle preview: A list of absentees
Four absentees will miss the clash against San Diego: Danny Musovski, Jackson Ragen, Jordan Morris and Paul Arriola
Predicted lineup: Frei (GK), Roldan, Gomez, Kim, Tolo, Vargas, Roldan, Dela Vega, Rusnak, Kent & Ferreira
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Houston Dynamo
1
Seattle Sounders
3
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W
St. Louis City SC
1
Seattle Sounders
4
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D
Colorado Rapids
1
Seattle Sounders
1
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W
Nashville SC
0
Seattle Sounders
3
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W
FC Dallas
0
Seattle Sounders
1
San Diego preview: Varas deals with a similar fate
Mikey Varas is also expected to miss four of his players as they travel to Seattle: Marcus Ingvartsen, Emmanuel Boateng, Hamady Diop and Andres Reyes.
Predicted lineup: Dos Santos (GK), Kumado, McNair, McVey, Bombino, Godoy, Tveskov, De la Torre, Mighten, Dreyer & Lozano
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Sporting Kansas City
0
San Diego FC
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Colorado Rapids
0
San Diego FC
2
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W
St. Louis City SC
1
San Diego FC
2
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FC Dallas
0
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5
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Real Salt Lake
3
San Diego FC
1
Player to Watch: Hirving Lozano
Following his impressive 95th-minute winner against LA Galaxy, Lozano will arrive confident of adding to his five-goal MLS tally. One of those strikes came in the reverse 3-0 victory.
He also has four assists in 12 league games since joining the California club this year.