Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas Preview & Picks
The Seattle Sounders have impressed of late, only losing one of their last 10 matches in a decent run in the MLS.
FC Dallas were outstanding last week as they secured a 3-1 win over the Sounders to see the tie levelled at 1-1.
- Seattle have lost one of their last 10 (W5, D4)
- The Sounders have won two of their last three home games (D1)
- Dallas lost 2-0 the last time they travelled to face the Sounders
- Dallas have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last five matches
Head-To-Head
The two sides have played four times this season, with Dallas winning once, the Sounders winning once and the other two games ending in draws.
Seattle Sounders Form
The Seattle Sounders were not at their best last week as they fell to a hugely disappointing 3-1 loss to FC Dallas to see their unbeaten run brought to an end.
This loss means they have to win this one or they will be eliminated from the MLS playoffs at the first hurdle. The major positive for the Sounders is that they have won two of their last three home games, with one of these matches coming against Dallas, with this putting them 1-0 up in the tie.
The Sounders have to start well in this one as they cannot afford to chase the game against a good Dallas side. The first scorer in this one is very important.
FC Dallas Form
FC Dallas notched a massive 3-1 win over the Sounders in their last outing as they bounced back from a 2-0 loss to the same opponents mere days before.
This loss to the Sounders was their first since a 2-1 defeat to St Louis at the end of August, with nine games coming and going since this loss.
The worry for Dallas is that the first playoff match against the Sounders ended in a comfortable loss, and they cannot afford ti let their opponents get up ahead of steam in this one or it will likely end in defeat.