Seattle Sounders FC are in action against Charlotte FC in Sunday’s MLS meeting.
All Seattle Sounders FC v Charlotte FC game predictions, stats and user poll are shown below - as well as the best betting odds.
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Form Guide
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Seattle Sounders FC
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Seattle Sounders FC are hoping to win again after their last result, a 1-3 CONCACAF Champions League triumph vs Antigua.
For Seattle Sounders FC, the scorers were Paul Arriola (3'), Pedro de la Vega (61') and Albert Rusnák (90').
It has been all too rare in recent games that Seattle Sounders FC have kept a clean sheet. In fact, Seattle Sounders FC have seen their defence breached in 5 of their previous 6 games, giving up 5 goals in the process.
Charlotte FC
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In their last game, Charlotte FC drew 1-1 in the MLS Cup Playoffs tie with Orlando City.
In that game, Charlotte FC managed 40% possession and 7 attempts at goal with 4 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Charlotte FC was Karol Świderski (81'). At the other end, Orlando City had 20 shots on goal with 6 on target. Facundo Torres (102') was the scorer for Orlando City. Orlando City ran out winners after a 1-4 penalty shootout.
Dean Smith's Charlotte FC have seen their goal attempts be successful 10 times throughout their latest six matches. The aggregate of goals that have been scored against them during those same clashes equals 6.
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Head to head
The last league contest between the two was MLS match day 24 on 10/06/2023 when it finished Charlotte FC 3-3 Seattle Sounders FC.
On that occasion, Charlotte FC managed 55% possession and 10 attempts at goal with 3 on target. The scorers were Jaylin Lindsey (17'), Ashley Westwood (53') and Patrick Agyemang (89').
At the other end, Seattle Sounders FC had 7 attempts at goal with 6 on target. Cristian Roldan (11') and Raúl Ruidíaz (35', 70') scored.
The match was refereed by Lukasz Szpala.
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Team News: Seattle Sounders FC
Paul Rothrock (Hamstring injury) and Danny Musovski (Thigh problems) won’t be able to feature for Seattle Sounders FC boss Brian Schmetzer.
We are thinking that The Sounders will possibly employ a 4-2-3-1 formation this time, beginning the first half with Stefan Frei, Alex Roldan, Yeimar Gomez, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou Tolo, Cristian Roldan, Obed Vargas, Jesús Ferreira, Albert Rusnák, Pedro De la Vega and Jordan Morris.
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Team News: Charlotte FC
From a largely available group of players, there is just the one fitness issue for the Charlotte FC boss Dean Smith to be concerned about. Nikola Petkovic (Knee injury) won’t be playing here.
We’re of the thinking that Charlotte FC will likely elect for a 4-2-1-3 lineup by sending out Kristijan Kahlina, Nathan Byrne, Adilson Malanda, Andrew Privett, Tim Ream, Ashley Westwood, Djibril Diani, Pep Biel, Liel Abada, Patrick Agyemang and Wilfried Zaha.
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Prediction
When taking all factors into account, Seattle Sounders FC are likely to dominate possession and create several successful chances.
However, Charlotte FC may well struggle to get shooting opportunities but we do think that it’s more than likely that they will be converting at least once here.
Our selection here is for a 3-1 margin for Seattle Sounders FC at the end of this one.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?
Checking the latest betting odds for this match in the 90 minute result market, putting your money on Seattle Sounders FC is best priced at 1.78, a wager on a drawn result is 3.6 & staking on the winner to be Charlotte FC will get you 4.33. They’re the best of the market prices on offer at the current time.
Andre Moura,
09:02 22/02/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Seattle Sounders FC
Formed: 2007
Stadium: Lumen Field (68,740)
Captain: Stefan Frei
Chairman: Craig Waibel
Manager: Brian Schmetzer
Competitions: MLS (Parent), MLS (Western Conference), CONCACAF Champions League (Round One), FIFA Club World Cup (Group B)