Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the fixtures of the upcoming MLS matchday will take place on Saturday at Lumen Field, where the local Seattle Sounders will host Dallas. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this clash with promising odds for success.
Match preview
Seattle Sounders come into their game against Dallas as favorites — they’re showing confident football at home, where they remain unbeaten (3 wins and 2 draws), conceding only 5 goals. Despite some inconsistency throughout the season, the Sounders have collected 20 points from 14 matches, keeping them mid-table in sixth place.
Seattle’s most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw with Portland, once again highlighting their fighting spirit — but also ongoing issues with converting chances. Nevertheless, in their last five games, the team has suffered only one defeat while picking up two wins. Key players are in good form, and the coach continues to emphasize tactical discipline and off-the-ball work, which has paid off especially against lower-ranked opponents.
For Dallas, this season has been a struggle: 16 points from 13 rounds and 11th place in the Western Conference table tell their own story. Even so, the team performs decently on the road — 3 wins, 3 draws, and just 1 loss away command a certain respect. The problem, however, lies in their inconsistency: whenever the opposition ramps up the pressure, Dallas run into issues both defensively and when trying to play out from the back.
Their last match ended in a 0-2 home defeat to Houston, further exposing their vulnerability in the attacking phase. The team suffers from a lack of creativity in the final third and consistently surrenders the initiative at crucial moments. Coach Nico Quill is striving to establish ball control and midfield dominance, but that model is still stuttering — especially against well-organized defensive sides.
Probable lineups
- Seattle Sounders: Frei S. (GK), Roldan A., Gomez Andrade Y., Kim Kee-hee, Nouhou, Vargas O., Roldan C., Kent R., Rusnak A., Ferreira J., Musovski D.
- Dallas: Collodi M. (GK), Moore S., Urogide O., Ibeagha S., Norris N., Caic, Ramiro, Pedrinho, Acosta L., Julio Santos A. A., Musa P.
Match facts and head-to-head
- In their first meeting this season, Seattle secured a 1-0 away victory
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet landed in two of the last five encounters
- The "Both teams to score" option hit in two of the last five matches
Prediction
Solid defense and balanced play during transitions make Brian Schmetzer’s side a tough opponent at home. The recommended bet here is "Seattle Sounders to win with -1.0 handicap" at odds of 1.70.
