Tonight’s battle between Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas will decide which of these two teams heads into the next stage of the MLS playoffs. The current result in the series is tied, 1-1, and whoever triumphs this Friday evening is in the next stage.
Before Betting on Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas
The Sounders lost seven days ago for the first time following eleven matches in a row. They were very good during that streak, posting six victories and five draws. Seattle’s defense was excellent in recent times, keeping a clean sheet in four of five matches that preceded a 3-1 loss in Dallas.
You won’t see too many goals when the Sounders play, especially at Lumen Field. Only two of the past ten have seen three or more goals, while seven of them saw just one side scoring. Tight defense, and a conservative approach are the main characteristics of this unit.
On the other side is FC Dallas, who had plenty of oscillations this season. Not with the results, but with performances. At one point, we’ve seen them have five consecutive draws, which is something very rare not only in the MLS but in the soccer world in general.
They too don’t play hihg efficient games, but unlike Seattle, there is moderate efficiency when Toros hit the field. In eight of the past ten meetings, this team had concluded with goals on both ends, and six were within the range of two and three goals. Their defense has been problematic on the road, having just one clean sheet during that stretch.
Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas MLS Playoffs Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Sounders | Draw | FC Dallas |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 1.74 | 3.77 | 5.16 |
| MyBookie | 1.72 | 3.80 | 4.80 |
| BetUS | 1.71 | 3.85 | 4.80 |
| SportsBetting.ag | 1.74 | 3.77 | 5.16 |
| XBet | 1.72 | 3.80 | 4.80 |
The Sounders are favorites, but knowing the MLS playoffs, we won’t be betting on the hosts here. Instead, we take low efficiency, meaning under 2.5 goals. That’s logical in this case, because both teams aren’t playing efficient soccer, and also, the stakes are high, which will additionally make these rivals careful.
