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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Austin FC take on Seattle Sounders in an important encounter at the Q2 Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have issues to address this season and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders Preview
Austin FC are in ninth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best over the past year. The Texas-based outfit edged New York City FC to a 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Sounders edged Sacramento Republic to a 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Seattle Sounders have a good record against Austin FC and have won three out of the seven matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Austin FC's paltry one victory.
- Seattle Sounders are unbeaten in their three matches away from home against Austin FC in MLS and are one of only two teams in the competition to have achieved the feat.
- Austin FC have conceded the first goal of the game on 14 occasions in MLS this season - the joint-highest tally in the competition so far alongside Inter Miami and Chicago Fire.
- Gyasi Zardes endured a goalless run of 28 matches on the trot in MLS before he found the back of the net twice against New York City FC last week.
Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
Seattle Sounders have improved in recent weeks but will need to work hard to move up the league table. Jordan Morris has been lethal for the Sounders and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Austin FC can pack a punch on their day but have a poor record in this game. Seattle Sounders are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Austin FC 1-2 Seattle Sounders
Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Seattle Sounders to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Austin FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Jordan Morris to score - Yes
