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Seattle Sounders vs Austin Prediction, Tips & Odds

Seattle Sounders vs Austin

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 20
Seattle Sounders
#11 · Major League Soccer
LWLLL
VS
Lumen Field, Seattle
Referee: A. Chapman
Austin
#14 · Major League Soccer
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.64
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.60 (implied 62.3%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 64.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.54). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (64.8% vs 62.3%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours the Seattle Sounders to win against Austin, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. The Sounders currently sit in 9th place in the standings, having accumulated 24 points from 17 matches. Despite a recent poor run of form, losing their last five games, they have shown the ability to score, with 20 goals this season. Their defensive record, however, has been a concern, conceding 22 goals. Austin, on the other hand, is struggling at 14th in the table with 17 points from 18 matches. Their season has been marked by inconsistency, reflected in their recent form of two wins in their last five matches. However, they have a higher goal tally than their league position suggests, with 22 goals scored, but their defensive woes are evident with 36 goals conceded, resulting in a goal difference of -14. The model gives Seattle a win probability of 56.9%, with a draw at 23.1% and Austin at 19.9%. There is a notable chance of over 2.5 goals in the match at 58.4%. One caveat to consider is Seattle's current losing streak, which could impact their confidence and performance. For a detailed explanation of our prediction method, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is brought to you by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Seattle Sounders Win52%1.77
Draw21%3.84
Austin Win27%4.17
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6057.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6655.8%

Combined goal output is high (2.8 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Seattle Sounders 1-1 Austin
6.9914.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Seattle Sounders -0.5
1.6946%

Seattle Sounders have been the stronger side, winning 52% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.99
14.4%
2-1
7.72
13.0%
1-0
8.27
12.2%
2-0
9.11
11.1%
3-1
12.00
8.4%
0-0
12.42
8.3%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.4% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Seattle Sounders clean sheets, in line with their 28% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Seattle Sounders
-0.0
1.33
Austin
+0.0
3.09
Seattle Sounders
-0.5
1.69
Austin
+0.5
3.83
Seattle Sounders
-1.5
3.00
Austin
+1.5
9.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Seattle Sounders are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Seattle Sounders vs Austin
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.813.754.001.652.201.602.20
Marathonbet
1.773.824.101.602.091.602.16
Betfair
1.753.904.331.652.201.602.30
Pinnacle
1.833.914.291.692.26
SBO
1.763.684.061.682.21
William Hill
1.733.903.901.622.15
Bet365
1.803.754.331.672.151.572.25
Unibet
1.723.854.301.682.121.642.12
888Sport
1.733.903.901.652.151.622.15
Betano
1.833.954.401.672.251.602.25
Superbet
1.803.904.201.652.251.602.25
BetVictor
1.753.804.201.642.081.602.20

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
78.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
55.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
35.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSeattle Sounders or Draw
74%1.21
12Seattle Sounders or Austin
79%1.23
X2Draw or Austin
48%2.01

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Seattle Sounders leads 5-2)
5 Seattle Sounders3 Draw2 Austin
Sept 25
Austin
2-1
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
Jun 25
Seattle Sounders
2-0
Austin
Major League Soccer
Jul 24
Austin
0-1
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
Mar 24
Seattle Sounders
0-0
Austin
Major League Soccer
Aug 23
Austin
1-2
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
May 23
Seattle Sounders
1-2
Austin
Major League Soccer
Sept 22
Seattle Sounders
3-0
Austin
Major League Soccer
Mar 22
Austin
1-1
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
Jul 21
Austin
0-1
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
May 21
Seattle Sounders
0-0
Austin
Major League Soccer

In the last 10 matches between Seattle Sounders and Austin, Seattle has won 5 times, Austin has won 2, and 3 matches have ended in a draw. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several close encounters, including four matches that ended in draws or one-goal margins. Notably, Seattle has secured three victories by a margin of two goals or more, while Austin's wins include one narrow 2-1 victory. The most recent match saw Austin winning 2-1, marking their second victory in this head-to-head history, which suggests that both teams can compete effectively against each other.

Major League Soccer Standings

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1
Nashville SC
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1
Vancouver Whitecaps
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2
Inter Miami
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2
Houston Dynamo
1911262824435
WWWWD
3
Chicago Fire
18102634241032
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3
Los Angeles FC
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LDWWW
11
Seattle Sounders
187382024-424
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14
Austin
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14
CF Montreal
1945102536-1117
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15
Sporting Kansas City
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15
Atlanta United FC
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Seattle SoundersHome
4W1D3L
8 playedGF 13 · GA 141.63 pts/game
AustinAway
0W3D7L
10 playedGF 10 · GA 290.30 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Seattle SoundersAustin
1.62Goals p.g.1.19
1.24Goals conceded p.g.1.66
28%Clean sheets28%
52%Win rate25%
2.86Avg goals in match2.84
1.67xG per game0.73
0.55xGA per game-0.35
49%Possession %50%
4.0Shots on target / game3.8
4.5Corners per game4.2
Seattle Sounders
Recent Form

Seattle Sounders have won 11 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Guadalajara Chivas 1-2 and beat Club Queretaro 3-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 4D 10L from the last 29 games (52% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Seattle SoundersAll competitions
13 Aug
Seattle Sounders
1-2
Guadalajara Chivas
Leagues Cup
09 Aug
Seattle Sounders
3-0
Club Queretaro
Leagues Cup
06 Aug
Toluca
3-0
Seattle Sounders
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Portland Timbers
2-1
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
25 Jul
Philadelphia Union
1-0
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
Austin
3-1
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
15
Win
52%
4
Draw
14%
10
Lost
34%
Austin
Recent Form

Austin have won 0 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 11. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Club America 1-1 and lost to Colorado Rapids 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 8D 16L from the last 32 games (25% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: AustinAll competitions
17 Aug
Austin
1-2
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
14 Aug
Club America
1-1
Austin
Leagues Cup
10 Aug
Austin
3-0
Puebla
Leagues Cup
07 Aug
Austin
2-0
Club Tijuana
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Colorado Rapids
1-0
Austin
Major League Soccer
26 Jul
Houston Dynamo
3-0
Austin
Major League Soccer
8
Win
25%
8
Draw
25%
16
Lost
50%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

10 players

Seattle Sounders8

C. Roldan
QuestionableCalf Injury
H. Dotson
QuestionableMuscle Injury
J. Ferreira
QuestionableInjury
J. Morris
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
N. Petkovic
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
P. Arriola
Missing FixtureCalf Injury
P. de La Vega
Missing FixtureCalf Injury
Y. Gomez Andrade
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury

Austin2

M. Desler
QuestionableAchilles Tendon Injury
O. Wolff
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.66 (55.8%)
Both Teams Score1.60 (57.4%)
Value Bets
Seattle Sounders Win1.77 (52.2%)
Austin Win4.17 (26.5%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.18 (44.2%)
BTTS No2.20 (42.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.84 (21.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

A. Chapman has averaged 5.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Seattle Sounders have averaged 4.5 corners per match at home; Austin 4.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Seattle Sounders have generated 1.67 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 52% of them. They put 4.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Seattle Sounders player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.