Seattle Sounders vs Austin FC Prediction: Seattle Sounders are a better pick

Seattle Sounders got back to winning ways in their last game against Houston Dynamo, as they held to a 1-0 win away from home. Prior to that match, they were on a 3-match winless streak and now they will hope to continue winning as they welcome Austin FC to the Lumen Field.

Austin FC are yet to pick up form this season and they have a very poor record coming into this match. They lost their last game against FC Dallas at home by a narrow scoreline and they have just 1 win in their last 5 games in all competitions. Seattle Sounders are currently at the top of the western conference table with 23 points, while Austin FC are 12th in with 10 points in the same conference.

Seattle Sounders (WLLDW)

Seattle Sounders are top of their conference, but their recent statistics are worrying. They currently have 2 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in their last 5 matches in all competitions. They were on target against Houston Dynamo 1-0 in their last match after a 3-match winless run.

Seattle Sounders are at the top of the western conference, with 23 points and a goal ratio of 19:9. They have 7 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in 12 matches played so far this season.

Seattle Sounders came up against Houston Dynamo in their last game. Both sides failed to score in the first half as they struggled to create clear chances. The only goal of the game came in the 87th minute through Paul Rothrock’s effort. The goal was enough to give Seattle Sounders all 3 points at the end of full time. Seattle Sounders had 72% possession, 2 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

Team streak: more than 4.5 cards (4/5), less than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Austin FC (LWDDL)

Austin FC’s record is very poor as they come into this game with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions. After playing 11 games so far this season, Austin FC had 2 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats. They are currently in 12th place on the western conference table, with 10 points and their goal ratio is 10:17.

Austin lost their last game against FC Dallas by very close margins. The game ended 1-0 at full time despite chances from both sides. The game was goalless in the first half and in the 89th minute Jesus Ferreira scored the only goal that secured Austin FC all 3 points in the match. Austin FC had 47% possession, 1 shot on target and 2 corner kicks.

Team streak: first to concede (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (5/7).

Head to Head

The head-to-head record shows there has been 4 matches played between Austin FC and Seattle Sounders. Seattle Sounders had 2 wins and 2 matches ended in a draw.

• Seattle Sounders have not lost in 4 meetings.
• Austin FC are without a clean sheet in 3 meetings.

Expert Analysis and Tips

Seattle Sounders FC have scored 19 goals and conceded 9 in 12 games this season. They scored an average of 1.6 goals per game and had a 12% conversion rate. They created an average of 2.5 chances per game and played an average of 13.0 shots per game. They played an average of 4.3 shots on target per game and an average of 5.1 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 0.8 goals per game and they have kept 7 clean sheets.

Austin FC have scored 10 goals and conceded 17 in 11 games this season. They scored an average of 0.9 goals per game and had a 8% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.7 chances per game and played an average of 11.8 shots per game. They played an average of 3.8 shots on target per game and an average of 4.4 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.5 goals per game and they have kept 2 clean sheets.

Betting Tips:-

• Team 1 to Score Goal 1 at 1.61 Odds
• Home Win and Under 4.5 at 1.92 Odds
• Home Win FT at 1.62 Odds