We have to say that both squads are in good shape, Seattle Sounders having a 5 point lead on Minnesota United in the league table. Let's go!
- Minnesota United have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Seattle Sounders have the most clean sheets (11) in Major League Soccer
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Seattle Sounders, who are travelling more than 3300 kilometers to play this game.
This promises to be an entertaining match with lots of spark and energy as both sides are well renewed since they last played a game. Get this show on the road!
Minnesota United form and stats
The story so far in the Major League Soccer for Minnesota United at their home stadium (Allianz Field) is 2 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats.
A good away victory last time out for Minnesota United, who won 2-0 against New York City. Clair loved the game against New York City. With a stunning six saves the goalkeeper played a huge part in the 2-0 victory. Goalkeeper Clair got the top rating on the team in that game; 8.15 out of ten. Clair topped it up with a clean sheet.
Before that game, a defeat in the away fixture against Nashville SC in the Leagues Cup. This is expected to be a close game, with Minnesota United perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Minnesota as a small favourite), we find 9 games. Minnesota United has won 2 of these, drawn 5 and lost 2.
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Minnesota United, as the Major League Soccer home game vs Colorado Rapids is only three days away.
The Minnesota United fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 12 in 10 matches. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. 12 goals have been conceded. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Seattle Sounders form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team, who have the most clean sheets (11) in Major League Soccer, on their Major League Soccer travels is 4 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats.
The manager Schmetzer was unhappy after their last game, played at their home stadium Stubhub Center. Seattle Sounders suffered a 0-2 loss to Atlanta United. Paulo got a match rating of 7.43 in that game, top player of the team. Paulo hit two key passes, dribled past the opponent 1 of 2 times and had 29 successful passes (of 35 total).
A defeat, in the Leagues Cup away at Monterrey, earlier. As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 14 similar matches played by Sounders in our archives, and the results are: 6 wins for Seattle Sounders, 0 draws and 8 defeats.
A tale of few goals? 10 of this team's most recent 12 league fixtures have seen zero, one or two goals.
The schedule is very tough for Seattle Sounders now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Major League Soccer game at Austin is waiting in only three days.
The visiting Sounders have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 14 goals from 11 games. Seattle Sounders's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 17 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
The 4 most recent fixtures involving these opponents have all ended as Seattle Sounders victories. Are we destined for another one?Seattle Sounders - Minnesota United 1-0 was the scoreline in these squads' previous h2h game, earlier this season.
Top Goalscorers
  J. Morris 9 goals |   B. Hlongwane 6 goals |  E. Reynoso 4 goals |
Minnesota United missing players
Seattle Sounders missing players
| Minnesota United | Seattle Sounders | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 4 | 11 | 25 |
| 8 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 28 | 12 | 2 | Scored | S | 4 | 14 | 29 |
| 30 | 12 | 2 | Conceded | C | 6 | 17 | 25 |
| 96% | 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 91% | 84% |
| 74% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 64% | 56% |
| 48% | 30% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 45% | 36% |
| 22% | 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 36% | 20% |
| 13% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 36% | 16% |
| 57% | 80% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 45% | 32% |
| 30% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 18% | 44% |
| 17% | 10% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 45% | 40% |
| 5.3 | 6.9 | 8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 4.3 | 5.9 |
| 5.6 | 5 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13.1 | 16 | 16.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.2 | 11.2 | 12.2 |
| 4.3 | 4.5 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| 28% | 27% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 36% | 39% | 32% |
| 14.7 | 12.5 | 10.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.2 | 13.5 | 10.5 |
| 4.1 | 3.7 | 2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 4 | 3.4 |
- Minnesota United have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Seattle Sounders have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Seattle Sounders have the most clean sheets (11) in Major League Soccer
- Seattle Sounders have the most matches under the total-line (16) in Major League Soccer
- Seattle Sounders have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | St. Louis City | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 49 | 30 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 35 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 44 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 37 |
| 3 | Real Salt Lake | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 35 | 34 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 37 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 36 |
| 5 | SJ Earthquakes | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 35 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 32 |
| 7 | Austin | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 35 | 38 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 27 | -3 | 32 |
| 8 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 38 | 33 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 31 |
| 9 | Minnesota United | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 31 |
| 10 | Dallas | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 16 | -1 | 30 |
| 11 | Sporting KC | 25 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 31 | 36 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 21 | -5 | 26 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 26 | 38 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 26 | -12 | 26 |
| 13 | LA Galaxy | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 37 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 22 | -12 | 22 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 23 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 30 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 20 | -14 | 19 |
