Seattle Sounders vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips (28 September)

3 days before the end of the regular season, the Seattle Sounders are positioned 10th in the Western Conference on unfavorable waivers for a qualification in the playoffs. It would be a real thunderbolt in the world of MLS since the double MLS champion has not been out of the race since 2006. However, everything is still possible with 4 small points behind the LA Galaxy but it will not be necessary to do the slightest misstep by the end of the season. Beaten by the Vancouver Whitecaps recently 2-1, The Rave Green remained on two successes against Austin FC 3-0 then, still at home against the Houston Dynamo 2-1.

Evolving in the Eastern Conference, Cincinnati is in great shape at the moment since the franchise has not lost a single game in 10 confrontations in MLS. The only downside and quite important in the end for residents of Ohio is their inability to win matches since in this series it is 6 draws for 4 successes. Engaged in a friendly recently, FC Cincy got the better of the Mexicans of Guadalajara 3-1 following up on the two recent successes in MLS against Real Salt Lake of Utah 1-2 then the tanned inflicted on San José Earthquakes 6-0 .

The locals could be deprived of Brazilian Joao Paulo (long-time injured) but also of the American trio: Cristian Roldan (4 goals, 5 assists), goalkeeper Andrew Thomas who has not played a single match since his arrival but still midfielder Obed Vargas (13 games played this season) also uncertain. In a substitute role this season, Will Bruin remains a formidable X-factor with 3 units on the clock this season. The strong man of this franchise is none other than the Peruvian, Raul Ruidiaz, author of 9 pawns this season and a double in the big victory against Austin (3-0). The substitute goalkeeper, Sunderland Beckham should once again be forfeited after having been for the last 9 games, the same for his fellow Dutch goalkeeper, Kenneth Vermeer.

Note the return from suspension of the usual holder in midfield, Geoff Cameron. The latter, aged 37, made a detour to Europe in his career, passing through England in Stoke City as well as Queens Park Rangers, he returned to the country two years ago and still has not scored any goals with the Ohio franchise. The Brazilian, Brenner follows him up wonderfully with 5 goals scored in his team's last 2 victories for a total of 14 goals and 5 caviars this season.