Seattle Sounders v Minnesota United: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Both Seattle Sounders and Minnesota United head into their Sunday night showdown at Lumen Field pleased with the starts they have made to the Major League Soccer campaign, but it is the home side who could just have the edge in the final match of the weekend.

Seattle Sounders v Minnesota United betting tips and predictions

Seattle Sounders to win - 10/11

It has been a decent start to the season in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer for both the Seattle Sounders and Minnesota United and both will hope to boost their push for the play-offs with a victory when they face off on Sunday night.

Minnesota started the latest round of fixtures in third place in their half of the league, with the Sounders just one spot behind, and both head into their Lumen Field date in decent form.

The home side have been beaten just once in their last nine games, while it is just one defeat in eight for United, who will be hopeful of making a big impression having conceded just 14 goals in their 16 games so far.

However, there is a concern that they have scored in just one of their last four away games and as they face a team who have not lost in 12 on their own patch, that could make the Sounders a good bet to win this match and, in doing so, leapfrog their opponents in the table.

Seattle’s last two home games have been 1-0 wins over FC Dallas and San Diego, which means they have triumphed in their last four at Lumen, while they have to be confident having conceded just once in their last five when entertaining rivals.

Albert Rusnak to score at any time - 3/1

Those looking for an anytime-goalscorer bet are likely to be interested in Seattle’s Albert Rusnak, who is available at an attractive price.

The Slovakia international forward did not find the net in their most recent game against San Diego, but he was on hand to score key goals against Portland Timbers and Dallas in the Sounders’ preceding two matches.

Those strikes, which played a key role in earning four valuable points for Seattle, came after he scored two goals against Houston Dynamo, so he clearly has his eye in.

With 17 shots on target in his 11 MLS starts this season, he could once again prove to be the home side’s greatest goal threat.

Joaquin Pereyra to be booked - 5/2

It could be worth taking a chance on Minnesota’s Jaoquin Pereyra picking up his fourth booking of the season in what looks likely to be a hotly-contested encounter.

The Argentinian was well-behaved in United’s goalless draw against Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps last time out, but he committed multiple indiscretions in five of his previous six MLS appearances, so his showing against the Canadians was atypical when compared to his other recent performances.

Pereyra’s four fouls in the 1-1 draw with Austin were enough to earn him a caution and there looks a strong chance he could be booked in this one as both teams look to enhance their prospects of doing well in the Western Conference.

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Seattle Sounders v Minnesota United odds

Seattle Sounders - 10/11
Draw - 13/5
Minnesota United - 29/10

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