Minnesota United (8-3-5) travel to face off against Seattle Sounders (4-7-6) on Sunday, June 16th. This match will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. Minnesota United is coming off a draw while Seattle Sounders is coming off a loss. The match is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET.

Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders

Minnesota United Is Coming Off A Draw

In their last match, Minnesota United hosted FC Dallas, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw. This came despite playing at home and being favored with a money line of +128. The over/under line for the match was 2.5 goals, which was just barely surpassed with the two combined goals.

Minnesota’s offense took a total of 14 shots and six shots on goal. Hassani Dotson was the only player on the club to score, taking three total shots and two shots on goal. The club also had five corner kicks.

On the defensive end, Minnesota United allowed one goal on FC Dallas’ four total shots on goal. Clint Irwin finished with three saves. As a defensive unit, Minnesota blocked four shots and intercepted 12 passes.

Through 16 matches, Minnesota United has a record of 8-3-5, which has them tied for 3rd in the Western Conference with 29 points. Over their last five matches, they have gone 2-1-2. On June 9th, they played to a 1-1 draw vs. FC Dallas, which was their fourth draw of the season. This match vs. Seattle is their final match before they head out on the road to take on FC Dallas on June 20th.

Seattle Sounders Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Seattle Sounders will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City in their last match. This loss came on the road and despite a +155 money line, they still fell short. The three combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

Seattle’s attack was rather limited in this match, taking just 10 shots and only one shot on goal. Jordan Morris was the only player on the club to score, and he took just one overall shot. The club finished with just one corner kick.

On the defensive end, Stefan Frei made just two saves on Sporting Kansas City’s four shots on goal. Overall, Kansas City took 16 shots and Seattle’s defense blocked three shots while intercepting four passes.

Through 17 matches, the Seattle Sounders have a record of 4-7-6, putting them in 10th place in the Western Conference. They have struggled at home, going just 1-1-5, and overall, they have been favored in 10 matches, going 2-2-6. Over their last five matches, they have just one win, coming against St. Louis City SC. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on the Houston Dynamo on June 20th.

Minnesota United Offense Breakdown

Minnesota United’s offense has been solid this season, as they are fourth in the MLS in goals scored at 1.8 per match. Tani Oluwaseyi has been the top scorer for Minnesota United this season, as he is 14th in the MLS with seven goals. He also leads the club in shots on goal, which is 45th in the league. Robin Lod is the leader in assists for Minnesota United and is fourth in the MLS with eight assists. He also has five goals, which is 28th in the league.

Seattle Sounders Offense Breakdown

The Seattle Sounders have struggled to score goals this season, as they are averaging just 1.1 per match, which is 24th in MLS. They have failed to reach this average in each of their last five matches. Raúl Ruidíaz is their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net seven times, which is 12th in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, as he has 23, which is 7th in the league. Albert Rusnák is their leader in assists, as he has three on the year.

Minnesota United Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against the Seattle Sounders, the Minnesota United defense is 11th in the MLS, allowing 1.3 goals per match. They are also 12th in blocked shots and 1st in interceptions. They are also the least penalized team in the league. Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair is 25th in clean sheets and 19th in saves. Over their last three matches, they have given up 1.3 goals per match.

Seattle Sounders Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Minnesota United, the Seattle Sounders’ defense is 9th in MLS, allowing 1.2 goals per match. Over their last three matches, they have given up an average of 1.3 goals per match. Stefan Frei is 25th in MLS with 35 saves and has three clean sheets this season. Overall, the Sounders’ defense is 3rd in blocked shots and 21st in interceptions. They are also one of the most penalized teams in the league, ranking 25th in fouls per match. In their last three matches, they have given up one goal to the 20th ranked offense (St. Louis City SC) and two goals to the 14th ranked offense (Sporting Kansas City).

Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders Prediction

Looking at how we expect this one to play out, we have it finishing in a 1-1 draw between Minnesota United and the Seattle Sounders. Coming into the match, both clubs are just outside of the top 10 in terms of fewest goals allowed. Our projections have Seattle’s Raul Ruidiaz as the top overall goal-scoring option, while Teemu Pukki has the best chance to score for Minnesota United.

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