The Seattle Sounders get their MLS 2022 season underway with a home game against Nashville on Sunday.The hosts head into the game in scintillating form, having overcome Motagua in the CONCACAF Champions League with a 5-0 win at Sunday's venue. Due to their commitment in the continental competition, their pre-season was cut short to three games in which they failed to secure a win.The visiting side also played three games in the pre-season, with a win, loss and a draw apiece.Major League Soccer@MLSIt's...it's beautiful. The first matchday of 2022 is finally here. #MLSisBack8:30 AM · Feb 26, 20221219192It's...it's beautiful. 😍The first matchday of 2022 is finally here. #MLSisBack https://t.co/EZdLzFxZYQSeattle Sounders vs Nashville Head-to-HeadThis will be the first competitive meeting between the two sides.Seattle Sounders form guide (all competitions): W-D-D-L-DNashville form guide (MLS Pre-season): D-L-WSeattle Sounders vs Nashville Team Seattle SoundersRaúl Ruidíaz was taken off in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League tie against Motagua. Coach Brian Schmetzer said that it was just a precautionary measure but he is likely to miss the season opener nonetheless.Josh Atencio, Danny Leyva and Jimmy Medranda did not make it into the squad for the Champions League games on account of injuries. There have been no updates regarding their injuries and they are expected to miss this game.Seattle Sounders FC@SoundersFCObed Vargas has been named to the ‘Top 10 Next Homegrown Stars’ list by @MLS! READ sndrs.com/4uz5tg10:46 AM · Feb 26, 20221684Obed Vargas has been named to the ‘Top 10 Next Homegrown Stars’ list by @MLS! 👏READ ➡️ sndrs.com/4uz5tg https://t.co/sRsSYenl2aInjured: Josh Atencio, Danny Leyva, Jimmy MedrandaDoubtful: Raul RuidiazSuspended: NoneNashville Daniel Armando Ríos has left the club to join Charlotte FC. Dave Romney has been reported as injured ahead of their trip to Seattle.Injured: NoneDoubtful: Dave RomneySuspended: NoneSeattle Sounders vs Nashville Predicted XISeattle Sounders Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Stefan Frei (GK); Kelyn Rowe, Yeimar Gómez Andrade, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou Tolo; Albert Rusnák, Cristian Roldan; Reed Baker-Whiting, Jordan Morris, Léo Chú; Fredy MonteroNashville Predicted XI (5-3-2): Joe Willis (GK); Eric Miller, Jack Maher, Walker Zimmerman, Daniel Lovitz, David Romney; Alex Muyl, Dax McCarthy, Randall Leal; Hany Mukhtar, Charles SapongSeattle Sounders vs Nashville PredictionThis will be the first meeting between the two sides across all competitions, so both sides will be looking to leave a good record of themselves here. The hosts scored five goals in their previous outing against Motagua but seemed to struggle in the pre-season against MLS sides.Nashville played three games in the pre-season, scoring and conceding six goals apiece. They played in the Eastern Conference last season, finishing third, and will be hoping to secure a better finish as they appear in the Western Conference for the first time in their history.Prediction: Seattle Sounders 2-1 Nashville