Seattle Sounder vs FC Dallas Prediction: Seattle Sounders should earn at least a draw

Seattle Sounders failed to live up to the hype in their last game against San Jose Earthquakes. Prior to that game, they were unbeaten in 3 games in a row, picking up 2 wins and 1 draw. Now they will be eager to return to winning ways as they prepare to take on FC Dallas at home in this game.

FC Dallas are going through a rough patch at the moment after suffering back-to-back defeats in their last 2 games and earning just 1 win in their last 5 matches. A win in this game is just what FC Dallas need to rescue their poor form for the remainder of the season.

On the MLS table, Seattle Sounders occupy the 8th position with 35 points from 23 matches, while FC Dallas find themselves in 15th with 29 points from 22 matches.

Seattle Sounders - LWWDL

Seattle Sounders will be out to prove they have things under control after they lost their last game by 2-0 against San Jose Earthquakes. The defeat ended their 3-match unbeaten run and they need to respond in this match against FC Dallas. In their last 5 games they recorded 2 wins against Houston Dynamo (H) and Vancouver Whitecaps (A), 2 defeats against Los Angeles FC (A) and San Jose Earthquakes (A) and then 1 draw against Orlando City SC (H).

According to home ranking, Seattle Sounders are ranked 13th with 21 points taken from 12 home games. They had 6 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats in those 12 home games. In their last 5 home games they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. They won against New York Red Bulls and Houston Dynamo, and played out a draw against Portland Timbers and Orlando City Sc, but lost to San Jose Earthquakes.

Seattle Sounders failed to turn up in their last game against San Jose Earthquakes away from home, as a result they lost the game 2-0 at full time. Cristian Espinoza scored The Earthquakes’ first goal in the 19th minute from the penalty spot and in the 64th minute Miguel Trauco doubled their lead to seal the 2-0 win at full time.

Team streak: less than 2.5 goals (8/10).

FC Dallas - LLWLL

FC Dallas form at the moment is very poor and there is no sign of development in the team currently. They have lost 2 games in a row and in their last 5 games they had 1 win and 4 defeats. They had the only win against Los Angeles FC (H) and then lost the four games against Portland Timbers (A), Austin FC (A), DC United (H) and Colorado Rapids (A).

According to the away ranking this season, FC Dallas are ranked 18th with 9 points from 11 away games. Of the 11 away games they had 2 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats. In their last 5 away games they had 4 defeats and 1 draw. After they held San Jose Earthquakes to a draw, they went on to lose their last 4 away games in a row against Sporting Kansas City, Portland Timbers, Austin FC and Colorado Rapids.

Their most recent game ended in a defeat against Colorado Rapids away from home. FC Dallas took the lead in the 18th minute through Sam Junqua, before Andreas Maxso drew the hosts level in the 31st minute. And in the 62nd minute, Braian Galvan converted a penalty to put The Rapids ahead and they went on to win the game at full time.

Team streak: less than 4.5 cards (6/8), less than 10.5 corners (8/9).

Head to Head

Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas have faced each other 20 times in the past. Seattle Sounders won 9 matches, while FC Dallas won 8 matches and 3 matches ended in a draw.

• There were less than 2.5 goals in 5/5 matches.
• Seattle Sounders scored first in 5/6 matches.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 7/7 matches.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 5/7 matches.

Analysis and Betting Tips

According to analysis, Seattle Sounders have scored 28 goals and conceded 22 goals in 23 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.2 goals per game and have a 10% conversion rate. They also create 2.3 big chances per game and take a total of 12.3 shots per game with 3.9 shots on target per game. They take an average of 5.4 corners per game and take up 56.6% possession on average. On the defense, they have 11 clean sheets and they conceded 1.0 goals per game.

According to analysis, FC Dallas have scored 24 goals and conceded 25 goals in 22 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.1 goals per game and have a 10% conversion rate. They also create 1.7 big chances per game and take a total of 10.7 shots per game with 3.4 shots on target per game. They take an average of 3.7 corners per game and take up 48.8% possession on average. On the defense, they have 5 clean sheets and they conceded 1.1 goals per game.

Betting Tips

• Home Win or Draw and Under 3.5 Goals at 1.61 Odds
• Home Win or Draw and Under 3.5 Goals at 1.61 Odds
• Home Win at 1.65 Odds at 1.65 Odds