Seattle Sounders vs Sporting KC

MLS Match Preview

MLS Regular Season | Western Conference Clash

Date: October 15, 2023 | Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle

Match Preview Team Analysis

Analyst's Note: This is a crucial match for both teams' playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

Team Statistics

1Current Standings

Seattle: 3rd in West (15-8-7) | Sporting KC: 7th in West (12-10-8)

Last 5 matches: SEA (3-1-1) | SKC (2-2-1)

2Head-to-Head

2023 Meetings: SEA 1-0 SKC (Apr 8) | SKC 2-1 SEA (Jul 15)

All-time record: SEA leads 15-12-9

3Key Players

Seattle: Jordan Morris (12 goals) | SKC: Alan Pulido (14 goals)

Injury watch: Nicolas Lodeiro (questionable)

4Recent Form

Seattle: WWDLW | Sporting KC: LDWDL

Home/Away: SEA 9-3-3 at home | SKC 4-7-4 away

5Defensive Stats

Seattle: 1.1 GA/game | SKC: 1.3 GA/game

Clean sheets: SEA 9 | SKC 7

Analyst's Note: Seattle has been stronger at home while Sporting KC has struggled on the road this season.

1Seattle's Approach

Expected formation: 4-2-3-1 with emphasis on wing play

Key strength: Set pieces and counterattacks

2Sporting KC's Style

Likely formation: 4-3-3 with high press

Main threat: Quick transitions and Pulido's finishing

3Key Matchups

Morris vs Fontàs | Pulido vs Yeimar

Midfield battle: Rusnák vs Walter

1Score Prediction

Most likely: 2-1 Seattle

Alternative: 1-1 draw

2Betting Tips

Value bet: Both teams to score (-120)

Prop: Morris to score anytime (+160)

3TV Broadcast

ESPN+ (national) | JOEtv (Seattle)

Radio: 950 KJR (Seattle)

4Weather Forecast

Partly cloudy, 58°F (14°C)

Wind: 8 mph NW | Humidity: 68%

Analyst's Note: Seattle's home advantage and better defensive record give them a slight edge in this matchup.