Last Updated on August 29, 2023 5:29 pm by Erwin Noguera
The MLS is nearing the end of its regular phase, so teams are beginning to press for the necessary points to get into the Playoffs, as is the case of Austin FC and Seattle Sounders, who will face each other in a new week of competition.
Austin is coming off a 1-0 loss in its last match, which was against FC Dallas, one of its direct rivals in the Western Conference.
Seattle Sounders drew 1-1 with Minnesota as a visitor, a team that is being left out of the playoffs party.
When:
Wednesday, August 30 at 8:30 pm ET in the Q2 Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Austin FC +100
Seattle Sounders +220
Draw Offs:
+240
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Why Bet on Austin FC?
Austin was dealt a bad hand by the three-week MLS break to play in the Leagues Cup, where they were unable to even advance from the group stage. The young U.S. franchise has not tasted victory since the return of the competition.
The Oaks have just lost 1-0 a key match against FC Dallas, with a goal by Nkosi Tafari, so they fall off the seventh place in the Western Conference, the last one that gives direct access to the Playoff. The team is currently ninth, heading for the wild card.
Austin has been a powerful team offensively, scoring 35 goals, but its defense has been an Achilles heel since among the top 10 in the conference no team has conceded more goals (39).
At home, the ‘Verdes’ have totaled 21 points, winning six games, tying three, and losing three others.
The most important loss for the team coached by Josh Wolff is defender Zan Kolmanic. In addition, midfielder Daniel Pereira is out due to a red card in the last match.
Why Bet on the Seattle Sounders?
Like their next opponent, the Seattle Sounders are also not living a great present, as they have six matches without a victory, and had a bad performance in the Leagues Cup, losing both matches.
The Sounders are coming off a 1-1 draw away to Minnesota United and have conceded goals in seven games in a row. The last time they kept an unbeaten goal was on July 1, when they defeated Houston Dynamo 1-0.
Despite the bad moment, the Seattle team is in fourth place in the Western Conference, with 37 points, seven behind the leader, St. Louis City.
With nine goals, Jordan Morris is the most dangerous player on the team, which has proven to be a good visitor, reaching 15 points, the fourth-best record in its conference.
Coach Brian Schmetzer reports no injuries for this match.
Final Betting Analysis: Austin FC vs. Seattle Sounders
Two teams in a terrible moment. Austin FC needs to win to recover positions in the table since one more slip could cost them their Playoff arrival. However, this game against the Seattle Sounders will be evenly matched.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Austin FC as the favorite, as the Moneyline for them shows +100, meanwhile Seattle Sounders has +220 and the draw is +240.
The last meeting between these two teams this MLS season was on May 17 and ended 2-1 in favor of Austin, with goals from Ethan Finley and Gyasi Zardes. They have played 5 times in their history with 2 wins for Seattle, 1 for Austin, and 2 draws. In this scenario, we believe that another draw is the likeliest outcome, so we’ll go for a 1-1.
Go for a draw in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at +240, you will gain $240 for a total payout of $340.
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