Seattle Sounders vs Austin FC Predictions

Sounders can bounce back in MLS return

Seattle can bring Austin FC’s two-game winning run to an end when they host them at CenturyLink Field. The home team have been winners in five of their last seven MLS games in front of their own supporters.

These sides are level on points, with Seattle having achieved 26 points from their 18 games this season and Austin FC the same from 19. The hosts have recorded seven wins, five draws and six losses, whilst Austin have won seven, drawn five and lost seven.

Seattle are in fine fettle, having gone unbeaten in seven of the last eight MLS head-to-head meetings with Austin FC.

The hosts have been solid defensively at home, conceding just eight goals in eight games this season – an average of one goal per game. Seattle have kept four clean sheets in their last six MLS home games.

Austin FC have been disappointing in front of goal away from home this season, scoring just seven goals in nine games – an average of 0.78 goals a game on the road.

Seattle may be able to edge out Austin FC in a closely-fought game, with a 2-1 home win the correct-score pick. The hosts have won two of the last three MLS meetings with Austin FC by a single goal.

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Edited by Mark Langdon