Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls Predictions

Seattle Sounders and New York RB were both beaten 2-0 in their last MLS games, with Sunday’s hosts losing away at Colorado Rapids and New York RB being defeated by the very same opponent in their own backyard a week earlier, but both teams remain in their respective playoff places heading into the final few games of the season.

All of the stats point towards over 2.5 goals being scored and Seattle Sounders claiming all three points on Sunday, with the home side heading into the clash as the slight form favourites.

Seattle Sounders are unbeaten in their last four home games against New York RB and have won three of those four encounters, while over 2.5 goals have been scored in five of the last seven encounters between these two clubs and both teams scored in six of the pairs’ last seven meetings, which is why we’re backing a 2-1 win for the hosts this weekend.

The form of both clubs suggests that the home side are best placed to claim all three points on Sunday, as Seattle Sounders have won two of their last three matches and New York RB have lost three of their last five league games. Seattle Sounders won 4-3 against LA Galaxy in their last home game, while New York RB have lost two of their last three on the road.

The performances of both clubs during the last month or so adds weight to our prediction of a 2-1 scoreline this weekend, as over 2.5 goals have been produced in five of Seattle Sounders’ last six and three of New York RB’s last five matches, while both teams scored in four of Seattle Sounders’ and four of New York RB’s last six matches.

We’re confident that Seattle Sounders will win and over 2.5 goals will be scored on Sunday and have predicted a final scoreline of 2-1. Both of these teams have been scoring and conceding goals on a regular basis of late and their recent encounters against one another follow suit, so we’re expecting another close and competitive ninety minutes this weekend. Along with the home advantage, Seattle Sounders are the form favourites and have never lost at home to New York RB before, which is why we’ve predicted all three points will head Seattle’s way this weekend.