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Vancouver Whitecaps and Seattle Sounders battle for three points in an MLS fixture on Saturday (May 20).
The hosts are coming off a 2-1 defeat at FC Dallas in midweek. Vancouver went ahead through Pedro Vite in the 23rd minute, but Jesus Ferreira's brace helped Dallas complete the turnaround.
Seattle, meanwhile, lost 2-1 to Austin FC at home. Ethan Finlay and Gyasi Zardes scored in either half to give Austin a two-goal lead before Fredy Montero stepped off the bench to half the deficit with 11 minutes remaining.
Despite the defeat, the Rave Green remained atop the Western Conference, having garnered 23 points from 13 games. Although they saw their lead reduced to one point. Vancouver sit in ninth spot with 14 points to show for their efforts after 12 games.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the 44th meeting between the two sides. Seattle lead 20-11.
- Their most recent meeting in September 2022 saw Vancouver claim a 2-1 home win.
- Four of their last five games have produced at least three goals.
- Seatle have managed just one win in their last five games across competitions.
- Vancouver's last four games across competitions have had goals at both ends.
- Four of Vancouver's last five home games have seen at least one side fail to score.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
Seattle Sounders an emphatic start to the season that saw them open up a sizable lead atop the summit. However, they have hit a snag in recent weeks. A return of just one win in five games across competitions saw their lead cut down while they also got knocked out of the US Open Cup.
Vancouver, meanwhile, are coming off successive defeats, with their leaky defence proving to be their Achilles heel. Although either side could nick a win, the spoils could be shared in a high-scoring stalemate.
Prediction: Vancouver 2-2 Seattle
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Bold Tip - Both teams to score in both halves
