Soccer
Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 11/2
The Seattle Sounders and the Columbus Crew will lock horns with each other in Major League Soccer this weekend. The match between Brian Schmetzer’s side and Wilfried Nancy’s team will be held at Lumen Field and is scheduled to kick off at 10pm UK time on Sunday.
Seattle Sounders
The Seattle Sounders are one of the most well-known clubs in Major League Soccer. The Sounders have won the MLS Cup twice and the US Open Cup four times, among other major honours.
Brian Schmetzer’s side are doing well in the MLS at the moment. They are fifth in the Western Conference table with 29 points from 19 matches, three points above the eighth-placed Colorado Rapids.
The Sounders will head into the Major League Soccer game against the Columbus Crew on the back of a 2-0 victory over Austin FC at home in the league. It came after a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which followed a 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid at the same competition.
Team News:
The Seattle Sounders are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against the Columbus Crew. Stefan Frei will be the goalkeeper. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Alex Roldan, Jackson Ragen and Nouhou will be the four defenders. Obed Vargas and Cristian Roldan will be the two holding midfielders. Jesus Ferreira, Albert Rusnak and Paul Rothrock will be the three attacking midfielders. Daniel Musovski will lead the line for the Sounders.
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew are a well-known and well-supported club in Major League Soccer who were founded back in 1994. The Black and Gold have won seven major trophies – the MLS Cup in 2008, 2020 and 2023.
The Crew finished second in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference table in 2024 and reached the playoffs. They will be determined to do just as well this time around. Wilfried Nancy’s side are fourth in the league table at the moment with 37 points from 20 matches.
The Columbus Crew will head into the Major League Soccer match against the Seattle Sounders this weekend on the back of a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union at home in the league. It came after a 3-1 win against Atlanta United in front of their fans in MLS, which followed a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in front of their fans in the league.
Team News:
The Columbus Crew are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation against the Seattle Sounders. Evan Bush will be in goal. Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki and Yevhen Cheberko will be the three defenders. Mohamed Farsi, Darlington Nagme, Amar Sejdic and Lassi Lappalainen will be the four midfielders. Dylan Chambost and Daniel Gazdag will be deployed in attacking midfield. Diego Rossi will lead the line for the Columbus Crew.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Seattle Sounders have won 3 of their last 6 Major League Soccer matches.
- The Seattle Sounders have lost 2 of their last 6 Major League Soccer matches.
- The Seattle Sounders have scored 27 goals and conceded 25 goals in 19 Major League Soccer matches.
- The Columbus Crew have won their last 3 Major League Soccer games.
- The Columbus Crew have won 10 of their 20 Major League Soccer games.
Conclusion
Both the Seattle Sounders and the Columbus Crew are doing well at the moment. It is very likely that this particular Major League Soccer game will end in a draw.
Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 11/2
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