Minnesota United FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Prediction, Preview, And Odds 7/18/21

Minnesota United hosts the Seattle Sounders in an attempt to avenge a 4-0 loss to the Sounders in the opening match of the season. Minnesota is coming off a disappointing 2-0 loss on the road to the Colorado Rapids that snapped a seven-match unbeaten streak for the club. Prior to Minnesota's loss to Colorado the club had four wins and three draws since its last loss to Colorado 3-2 on May 8. Minnesota will play without Dayne St. Clair, who is out on International Duty as well as Michael Boxall, who is injured, while Bakaye Dibassy is questionable.

Seattle defeated the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on July 7 in their most recent MLS outing. Kelyn Rowe scored in the 62nd minute for Seattle and Raul Ruidiaz added an insurance goal late in stoppage time. Seattle established a new record in the MLS with the victory on July 7 by opening the regular season unbeaten in each of its first 13 matches. Seattle has a long list of players out due to injuries or International Duty including Jordan Morris, Jordy Delem, Stefan Frei, Nicolas Lodeiro, Cristian Roldan, Alex Roldan, Will Bruin and Shane O’Neill

Minnesota out for revenge

Minnesota was defeated by Seattle in the opening match of the regular season 4-0 which led to four consecutive losses by Minnesota to start the season. Minnesota has since rebounded and is currently seventh in the Western Conference at 4-3-5 with 15 points and a -4 goal difference. Minnesota had its 7 match unbeaten streak snapped in a 2-0 loss to Colorado last time out but the Minnesota backline prior to that had posted clean sheets in four of the last seven matches played.

Minnesota’s 2-0 loss to Colorado was the first time that the Loons had not scored a goal since May 1 when losing to Austin FC 1-0. The leading goal scorers for Minnesota are Ramon Abila, Robin Lod, Adrien Hunou and Franco Fragapane with two goals each. Fragapane leads all Minnesota players in assists with three, while Lod has two. Goalkeeper Tyler Miller has allowed 6 goals in eight appearances.

Seattle off to record-breaking start

Seattle has started the regular season unbeaten and each of its first 13 matches to set a new MLS record. The Sounders are first in the Western Conference at 8-5-0 with 29 points and a +15 goal difference. Seattle is not only doing it offensively but the Sounders backline and goalkeeper are holding opponents to an average of only 0.62 goals per match. Seattle has scored two goals or more in eight of its first 13 matches.

Seattle has been led in scoring through the first 13 matches by Raul Ruidiaz with 10 goals, while Brad Smith has scored three. Joao Paulo Is leading Seattle in assists with 4 while Alex Roldan and Smith have each posted three assists. Seattle has shared the duties in goal, but currently Stefan Cleveland is playing while Stefan Frei recovers from an injury. Cleveland has allowed six goals in eight matches.

Full game pick

Minnesota United +100

Pick Analysis:

Seattle defeated Minnesota 4-0 in the opening match of the MLS regular season, but the Sounders will be playing without eight players due to International Duty or injuries with regulars Cristian Roldan, Nicolas Lodeiro and Alex Roldan all missing out. Although Minnesota lost to Colorado in its most recent outing, the Loons had gone seven consecutive matches without a loss, while shutting out three of the seven opponents and will be playing on their home pitch against a short handed Sounders squad.

Full game total prediction: Your Over/Under prediction

Over

Full game total prediction analysis:

Seattle has averaged 2.75 goals per match in the 8 meetings all-time against Minnesota United. In the first meeting between the two to open the MLS regular season, Seattle defeated Minnesota 4-0 and the total finished over.