Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders Prediction: Austin FC need a solid response

Austin FC’s struggles in the Leagues Cup saw them lose both games in the group stages and exit the tournament in that stage. They carried on their poor form into the league, losing back-to-back games and most recently against FC Dallas away from home. They are in dire need of a win and they will hope they can get back on track with a win in front of their fans.

Seattle Sounders are facing similar problems as Austin FC with their results also as poor as the hosts. Seattle Sounders also lost both group games in the Leagues Cup and ultimately crashed out and since their return, they have lost 1 and drawn 1 game. A win is much needed for this team also.

Austin FC have now failed to win in any of their last 4 matches in a row and for a team of their quality that is a very shocking result. Since the Leagues Cup ended, they had lost back-to-back games and the most recent game was against FC Dallas, in which they lost 1-0. Both teams played goalless in the first half and the game seemed to be heading to a draw at full time until Nkosi Tafari broke the deadlock in the 97th minute to put FC Dallas in the lead and eventually give them all 3 points at full time. Austin FC managed 39% possession, 2 shots on target and 4 corner kicks in the game.

Austin FC have failed to win any of their last 2 MLS games and they won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 MLS games. They won games against Sporting Kansas City (H) and Minnesota United (A), but lost against Vancouver Whitecaps (A), St. Louis City (A) and FC Dallas (A). Austin however had won their last 3 matches at home in the MLS and they lost just once and won 4 times in their last 5 home games. Their last home win came against Sporting Kansas City, when they won 2-1.

Austin FC are 9th in the western conference and 17th in the MLS, with 32 points from 25 matches.

Streaks: losses (4), without a clean sheet (8), more than 2.5 goals (6/7), both teams scoring (7/8), less than 4.5 cards (4/5), less than 10.5 corners (5/6).

Seattle Sounders are facing similar fate as Austin FC and a win in this game will do the team a lot of good given their current form. Seattle Sounders played a draw and then lost one game in their last 2 matches since the return of the domestic league. They played a draw most recently against Minnesota United away from home. Seattle were first to go ahead by Yeimar Gomez Andrade’s opening goal in the 17th minute. But they failed to hang onto the lead, as they lost the lead through an own goal by Yeimar Gomez Andrade in the 56th minute. The game ended all square at full time. According to statistics, Seattle Sounders had 46% possession, 2 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

Seattle Sounders are without a win in their last 4 games in a row and they won 1, lost 2 and drew 2 of their last 5 matches in the MLS. The win against Vancouver Whitecaps was followed by a defeat to San Jose Earthquakes and then a draw with FC Dallas. Then they had another defeat against Atlanta United before playing a draw with Minnesota United in their last match. Their away record is also poor as they only managed 1 win in their last 5 away games.

Seattle Sounders are 3rd in the western conference and 10th in the MLS, with 37 points from 26 matches.

Streaks: no wins (6), without a clean sheet (7), more than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Seattle Sounders and Austin FC have met only 5 times in the past. Seattle Sounders won 2 games, while Austin FC won 1 game and 2 games ended in a draw.

• Austin FC are without a clean sheet in the last 4 matches.
• There were less than 4.5 cards shown in 5/5 matches.

According to Analysis Austin FC have scored 35 goals and conceded 39 goals in 25 MLS games. They scored 1.4 goals per game and they have a conversion rate of 12%. They played a total of 12.2 shots per game and an average of 4.2 shots were on target per game. They also played an average of 5.2 corners per game and retained 51.4% possession. They conceded an average of 1.6 goals per game and they have kept 5 clean sheets.

According to Analysis Seattle Sounders have scored 30 goals and conceded 26 goals in 26 MLS games. They scored 1.2 goals per game and they have a conversion rate of 9%. They played a total of 12.3 shots per game and an average of 3.7 shots were on target per game. They also played an average of 5.8 corners per game and retained 55.6% possession. They conceded an average of 1.0 goals per game and they have kept 11 clean sheets.

• Home Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.64 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.72 Odds
• Austin Win FT at 1.90 Odds