Preview & Prediction: Seattle Sounders FC vs FC Dallas

The showdown between Seattle Sounders FC and FC Dallas is guaranteed to be an exciting one, as these teams face off in the MLS. In the recent past, Seattle Sounders have shown promising performance, with an average of 2 points per matches from their last 5 games. They’ve managed to net a total of 7 goals in these matches, however, both teams scoring is a trend seen in just 2 of these fixtures. The Sounders have been formidable at home, going unbeaten in the last 4 games. Their defence has been solid this season, keeping 15 clean sheets. Amidst their impressive streak, they have only lost 1 game from the past 5, claiming victory in 3 and settling for a draw in 1.

On the other hand, FC Dallas has also showcased commendable performance, gathering an average of 1.6 points from their past 5 games, with a total of 9 goals scored. Both teams have scored in 4 of their past 5 games and the trend for their games suggests the possibility of seeing a couple of goals. They’ve been able to maintain the pace, losing just 1 game out of the last 5 – with 2 victories and 2 draws to their name.

Looking at the previous head to head data between these teams, we find that they’ve clashed 42 times. From these meetings, Seattle Sounders were triumphant in 19 games, while FC Dallas claimed 11, with 12 games ending in a draw. The last face-off result stands at Seattle Sounders 3 – 0 FC Dallas. Both teams’ scoring has been observed 48% of the time and the matches have seen an average of 2.48 goals.

For this season’s MLS performance, at home, Seattle Sounders have been averaging 1.38 Points Per Game, while FC Dallas score a meager 0.33 Points Per Game in away matches. With Seattle Sounders’ superior home form against FC Dallas’ poor away performance, the match promises to be thrilling.

Insights

• Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas have a recurrent competitive history with 42 previous encounters, out of which Seattle Sounders have won 19 matches while FC Dallas took 11 matches with 12 matches ending in a draw.
• In the last five MLS matches, Seattle Sounders have gained 10 points with an average of 2 points per game. They’ve scored 7 times and have kept 3 clean sheets, conceding only 4 goals. The team has remained unbeaten for the last 4 home games.
• From their last five games, FC Dallas has managed to secure 8 points with an average of 1.6 points per game, scoring 9 times. The team has neither performed exceptionally at home nor away, losing just one game out of the last five.
• Goals landed on both sides (BTTS) in only 2 of the last 5 games for the Seattle Sounders, but for FC Dallas, it occurred in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The last encounter between these two was won by Seattle Sounders with a 3-0 outcome.
• Currently, Seattle Sounders’ home performance is not at its best, whereas FC Dallas’s away performance is worse.
• On average, Seattle Sounders have garnered 1.38 points per game in home matches this season in the MLS, and FC Dallas has only managed 0.33 points per game in away matches.
• This season, BTTS has occurred in 15/36 games for Seattle Sounders while, for FC Dallas, it has landed in 67% of their matches indicating FC Dallas is more likely to score.
• The games between Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas have historically been medium-scoring, with an average of 2.48 goals per match and BTTS occurring 48% of the time, suggesting the trend of a moderate number of goals in their upcoming match.
• This clash will be a significant test for both teams to maintain momentum, with both having lost only one game from their last five.

Match Forecast

• Seattle Sounders FC will likely score a goal by attacking down the wings, taking advantage of the weak defense of FC Dallas in that area.
• FC Dallas might struggle to maintain possession due to their noted weakness and the pressure from Sounders FC who typically control the game in the opponent’s half.
• The game could see a substantial number of offside penalties given against Seattle Sounders FC, as FC Dallas often plays the offside trap and Seattle’s weakness is avoiding offside.
• FC Dallas could secure the ball frequently as they are strong in stealing it from the opposition.
• FC Dallas will try to leverage their strength in finishing scoring chances when they get the opportunity, making them incredibly dangerous on the counter-attack.
• A potential threat to FC Dallas could be aerial duels given their weakness and the likelihood of Sounders FC to attempt crosses often.
• Seattle Sounders FC has a high chance of protecting the lead once they score, due to their strength in this area.
• The battle could mainly be on the wings as both teams have strengths in this playing style, providing a thrilling end-to-end spectacle for viewers.

Match Facts

• The typical score for games between Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas at the Seattle home ground is 2-1, a score that has been recorded in 4 matches.
• Overall, the most repeated result for matches between Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas is a 1-1 draw, happening 7 times.
• In the 22 most recent home games between Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas, Seattle has claimed victory 15 times, 6 matches resulted in draws, with FC Dallas winning just once. A total goal difference of 44-14 tips the scale in favour of Seattle Sounders.
• In the last 44 encounters between Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas, Seattle Sounders claimed victories 19 times, the game ended in draws 13 times and FC Dallas won 12 games. The cumulative goal difference, 64-47, is in Seattle Sounders’ favour.
• FC Dallas last succeeded in winning an away game against Seattle Sounders in 2011.
• Seattle Sounders, while playing on their home ground, have not been beaten by FC Dallas in the last 19 encounters.
• FC Dallas has conceded at least one goal in their last five matches.
• Seattle Sounders wins the first half in 27% of their encounters, while FC Dallas does so in 17% of their games.
• During halftime, Seattle Sounders comes out victorious 27% of the time, while FC Dallas triumphs in 17% of the games.
• FC Dallas was the victorious team during their last meeting.
• FC Dallas beat Seattle Sounders by 2 goals in their most recent clash.
• When leading by 1-0 at home, Seattle Sounders wins 69% of their matches.
• When leading by 1-0 on the road, FC Dallas wins 66% of the time.
• When trailing by 1-0 at home, Seattle Sounders fails to win such matches.
• If FC Dallas is down by 1 goal in away matches, they manage to win just 8% of those games.
• In the Major League Soccer (MLS), Seattle Sounders has outperformed FC Dallas.
• Seattle Sounders’ performance in the last 5 matches surpasses that of FC Dallas.
• Seattle Sounders has lost only one of their last five games against FC Dallas across all competitions.
• In the 5 most recent meetings between the two teams, Seattle Sounders won twice, FC Dallas won once, and the teams drew twice.
• On average, Seattle Sounders scores 1.2 goals in a game against FC Dallas, who scores 1 goal against Seattle Sounders.
• The typical amount of goals per game in matches between Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas is 2.2.
• There’s an average of 1.4 first-half goals in Seattle Sounders’ and FC Dallas’ meetings.
• Seattle Sounders nets an average of 1.39 goals per home match and FC Dallas scores about 0.91 goals per away match.