Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Major League Soccer match.
After 13 rounds, the Western Conference standings remain tightly contested. FC Dallas, currently in 11th place, trail Seattle Sounders—in sixth—by just four points. This direct encounter offers FC Dallas a crucial opportunity to close the gap.
Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders return to their home ground after a three-match away stretch, during which they collected four points. Their most recent game ended in a 1:1 draw with Portland Timbers, a fixture where their finishing proved inefficient: 13 shots were attempted, six of which were on target. One bright spot was another goal from Albert Rusnák, who has now found the net four times in his last four appearances.
FC Dallas
FC Dallas are currently out of form. They have failed to win any of their last five matches, suffering two defeats and drawing once, despite facing relatively modest opposition, including Houston Dynamo (0:2) and Real Salt Lake (1:1). Their main vulnerability lies in defence. In recent outings, San Diego Loyal SC put five past them with nine shots on target, while Alta IF, a lower-division side, managed to score three goals (3:1) from 11 attempts.
Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas Prediction
Seattle Sounders have played seven home games this season, winning four. They have scored at least twice in five of those matches. FC Dallas, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency away from home, which makes the hosts clear favourites. We’re backing the home side to deliver another strong attacking performance.
