Two of the underachievers in Liga MX and MLS this season – Seattle Sounders and Necaxa, will battle it out in the Leagues Cup on the 5th of August. The match is scheduled to be held at Lumen Field, but will coach Brian Schmetzer find a way to use the home-field advantage wisely? Find the answer in the following Seattle Sounders vs Necaxa betting tips below.
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Seattle Sounders vs Necaxa prediction: Three decades of waiting
Key Stats
- We saw over 0.5 Seattle Sounders goals in the only official head-to-head between the two teams.
- Coach Brian Schmetzer’s boys won four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Necaxa won only one of their four Liga MX matches thus far.
Correct score prediction: Seattle Sounders 2-0 Necaxa
Two of Seattle Sounders’ last three official games ended 2-0 in their favor. Yes, Necaxa did win the only official head-to-head back in 1997, but during those many years, Seattle Sounders grew to become the bigger of the two teams, which is a plus in favor of our Seattle Sounders vs Necaxa predictions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: MLS team to get all the points
- HOME: -115 – 52.1%
- DRAW: +255 – 25.9%
- AWAY: +335 – 22.0%
*These Seattle Sounders vs Necaxa odds are subject to change
As you can see for yourselves, the expected winners this week are Seattle Sounders. It comes as no surprise that they have a whopping 52.1% win probability at -115. After all, coach Schmetzer’s players do have the home-field advantage at Lumen Field.
Moreover, over 0.5 Seattle Sounders goals priced at -200 gives our key Seattle Sounders vs Necaxa prediction a whopping 66.67% success chance.
Last five H2Hs: Time for rematch
The graphics below will inform you about the latest Seattle Sounders vs Necaxa statistics one should be aware of before placing a Leagues Cup wager.
Seattle Sounders team news and form: The Sounders earned their win
With 60.0% possession and 20 shots at target, coach Schmetzer’s boys defeated Minnesota United 2-0 at the start of the Leagues Cup campaign. Coach Schmetzer’s players were undoubtedly the better of the two teams on the pitch and will now have the confidence to do well versus Necaxa.
Predicted lineup: Thomas (GK), Roldan, Ragen, Bell, Tolo, Paulo, Vargas, Roldan, Rusnak, de la Vega & Morris
USA MLS 07/09/24
W
Columbus Crew
0
Seattle Sounders
4
USA MLS 01/09/24
L
Portland Timbers
1
Seattle Sounders
0
USA US Open Cup 29/08/24
L
Los Angeles FC
1
Seattle Sounders
0
USA MLS 24/08/24
W
Minnesota United FC
2
Seattle Sounders
3
Leagues Cup 18/08/24
L
Los Angeles FC
3
Seattle Sounders
0
Necaxa team news and form: Defensive formations don’t work well for Necaxa
In the match against Club Leon prior to the start of the Leagues Cup, Necaxa barely snatched a 1-1 draw. Coach Eduardo Fentanes opted for a 5-3-2 formation, which didn’t result in many shots at target for Necaxa.
Predicted lineup: Unsain (GK), Martinez, Oliveros, Castro, Alcantar, Mayorga, Palavecino, Paradela, Arce, Rosero & Monreal
Mexico Liga MX 02/09/24
L
Santos Laguna
3
Necaxa
2
Mexico Liga MX 24/08/24
W
Juarez FC
0
Necaxa
3
Leagues Cup 09/08/24
L
San Jose Earthquakes
5
Necaxa
0
Leagues Cup 05/08/24
W
Seattle Sounders
1
Necaxa
3
Leagues Cup 31/07/24
L
Minnesota United FC
1
Necaxa
0
Player to watch: Jordan Morris
Morris is the leading Seattle Sounders goalscorer in MLS this season. He scored nine goals since the start of the campaign and earned the right to be featured in our Seattle Sounders vs Necaxa predictions. He even scored four goals in a single game back in 2023.
Second player to watch: Albert Rusnak
Rusnak is the leading assists provider for Seattle Sounders this season. He supplied teammates with a massive 10 assists since the start of the season. We are sure he will do well against Necaxa.
