Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders Prediction: Expect a tight contest

The MLS domestic league resumes after a lengthy break due to the commencement of the North and Central American League's Cup tournament.

Minnesota United and Seattle Sounders are scheduled to face each other in the league at the Allianz Field. This will be their second 3rd meeting this year as they played against each other twice in the past. The Seattle Sounders won both previous meetings against Minnesota United.

Minnesota United welcomes Seattle Sounders to the Allianz Field for the first time this season. They had faced the Seattle Sounders twice away from home and lost both matches.

Minnesota United secured a 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes in their last league game, before competing in the Leagues Cup. In the Leagues Cup, Minnesota United lost the opening fixture to Seattle Sounders (2-0), before beating Necaxa in the second group stage match by 1-0.

Last 5 results of Minnesota United in the MLS were: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats (LLDLW) and at home, their last 5 results were: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats (DLLLW).

Seattle Sounders is back competing in the domestic league fixtures after competing in the Leagues Cup. In the Leagues Cup, they played 4 matches and recorded 3 wins and 1 defeat. As a result they progressed into the quarter final stage.

Prior to the League Cup, Seattle Sounders lost 3-0 to Los Angeles FC away from home after such a long run of victories.

Last 5 matches for Seattle Sounders in the MLS ended in 4 wins and 1 loss (WWWWL) and away from home the record were: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats (LWLDW).

In the past 16 meetings, Seattle Sounders won 13 matches while Minnesota United won 1 and 2 matches ended in a draw.

The match really should be very tight, considering both teams' form and playing styles. Most likely, this one will end in a draw, but if there is to be a winner, it will be who takes their key chances. This one will go slightly to Minnesota United thanks to home-field advantage, but Seattle's attack has big scoring threats.

• Minnesota United to Score 2 or More Goals in a Row - No at 1.60 Odds
• Goal Range 2-3 Goals at 2.16 Odds
• Seattle Sounders Win 2-1 at 11.00 Odds