Seattle Sounders have to beat Guadalajara and hope other results go in their favour to stand any chance of reaching the knockout stage of the Leagues Cup.
The Sounders overcame Inter Miami in the 2025 final to win their first Leagues Cup title, but they need a minor miracle to reach the knockout stage this year.
Seattle has three points from two games, so they must beat Guadalajara in their final game to stand a chance of sneaking into the top four, with six MLS teams already on six points after two rounds.
Guadalajara have already been eliminated as they have just one point to show from two games, although they did perform well against two strong teams in LAFC and FC Dallas.
Seattle Sounders vs. Guadalajara betting picks and predictions
Seattle Sounders to win (+230)
Seattle came into the Leagues Cup in woeful form after a run of six straight losses in MLS.
The Sounders began their title defence with a 3-0 loss to Toluca, but snapped their slide with a 3-0 win against Queretaro and they can follow that up with a victory over Guadalajara.
They need to win and improve their goal difference considerably to stand any chance of progress.
Even a huge win probably won't be enough to reach the next stage as they also need a lot of MLS teams to lose, but they at least still have a mathematical chance, whereas Guadalajara are aware that this is their final game of the tournament whatever happens.
The Sounders also have home advantage as this game is being played at Lumen Field.
Those factors make the Sounders look worth backing as +230 underdogs against a Guadalajara outfit who have just one win in their last seven games across all competitions.
Over 3.5 goals (+125)
As mentioned above, Seattle need to win convincingly to stand a chance of reaching the next round and that could well lead to a high-scoring game.
The Sounders will need to keep attacking even if they are 1-0, 2-0 or 3-0 ahead, while Guadalajara have enough quality in attack to hit them on the counter and contribute to the goals total themselves.
There have been at least four goals scored in four of Seattle's last eight home games and in four of Guadalajara's last six away in Liga MX.
Those stats alone suggest this game could go over 3.5 goals and, when factoring in the home side's need to score heavily, the plus odds price on four or more goals in total looks like a strong option.
Sebastian Gomez to score (+250)
As a bit of an outside bet, Sounders forward Sebastian Gomez stands out as a candidate to get on the scoresheet after an impressive showing against Queretaro where he managed a goal and an assist.
Gomez has only made four MLS appearances this season and has spent time in MLS Next Pro with Seattle's reserve team, Tacoma Defiance.
The 20-year-old forward made a couple of substitute appearances before being handed a start in the last game and he grabbed that opportunity with both hands with a huge performance.
Gomez should retain his starting spot against Guadalajara and he can make an impact again.
The Sounders' poor run prior to this tournament means that now could be Gomez's chance to secure a more regular role in the team and he can boost his chances by getting on the scoresheet.
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Seattle Sounders vs. Guadalajara odds
Seattle Sounders | +230 |
Tie | +280 |
Guadalajara | +110 |
Seattle Sounders vs. Guadalajara odds player props
Anytime goalscorer
Angel Sepulveda (Guadalajara) | +100 |
Armando Gonzalez (Guadalajara) | +100 |
Roberto Alvarado (Guadalajara) | +140 |
Ricardo Marin (Guadalajara) | +140 |
Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders) | +160 |
Kevin Castaneda (Guadalajara) | +175 |
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