MLS: Atlanta vs. Seattle Picks — Sounders to Extend Unbeaten Sequence? (Jul 26)

The Seattle Sounders have enjoyed a reliable campaign to this point, and they will be aiming to record a second victory in four matches when they come up against Atlanta United on Saturday.

The Sounders sit fourth in the Western Conference standings after winning ten of their 23 matches. Last time out, they registered a 3-2 home success against San Jose. They will be aiming to build momentum ahead of the Leagues Cup this weekend.

Atlanta United will be chasing a response after going seven MLS matches without a victory. A fourth defeat over that period was inflicted against Charlotte last weekend.

Atlanta vs. Seattle Overview

Odds

Atlanta vs. Seattle Head-to-Head Record

Atlanta United have avoided defeat in their last three head-to-head matches against the Seattle Sounders. That includes a 2-0 away success in the previous encounter between the sides in August 2023. Seattle’s most recent win against United was registered in July 2019.

Atlanta Team News

Atlanta will be without three first team players this weekend. Ajani Fortune and Stian Gregersen are both ruled out due to respective foot and thigh issues. Meanwhile, Josh Cohen is also absent.

Possible Lineup

B. Guzan (GK); R. Hernandez, E. Morales, D. Williams, M. Edwards, A. Miranchuk, B. Slisz, T. Muyumba, M. Almiron, E. Latte Lath, L. Brennan

Seattle Team News

The Sounders will be forced to play without first-choice goalkeeper Stefan Frei, who is out due to a head injury. Meanwhile, Paul Arriola and Joao Paulo both have serious knee injuries.

Possible Lineup

A. Thomas (GK); K. Kossa-Rienzi, Y. Gomez, J. Bell, R. Baker-Whitling, O. Vargas, C. Roldan, J. Ferreira, A. Rusnak, P. de la Vega, J. Morris

Atlanta vs. Seattle Picks

Atlanta’s recent form has been extremely poor, which makes it hard to fancy the chances of a home victory this weekend. Therefore, the Sounders look to be the value play in the betting to register a third win in four matches.