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Minnesota United vs. Seattle Sounders MLS Picks: Closely Matched Rivals Collide in Game One (Oct 27)

Published Oct 23, 4:23am ET by

Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Oct 23, 4:23am ET

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The opening match in the Minnesota United vs. Seattle Sounders playoff series takes place on Oct 27. Find the odds and our picks here.

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  • Minnesota United went 16-10-8 during the MLS regular season
  • Seattle Sounders finished fifth in the Western Conference, three points behind their first-round opponents

MLS Playoff action is set for Minnesota on Oct 27, as United welcome the Seattle Sounders for game one in the opening round.

Minnesota's form at the tail-end of the season was fairly disappointing, winning just once in their last five matches across all competitions.

Seattle Sounders bring the better form into this first-round showdown. They ended the regular season on a positive note after recording victories in each of their last three matches.

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DATE & TIME

Monday, October 27, 2025 @ 9:00 PM ET
Minnesota United
Allianz Field, Minnesota
Seattle Sounders
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Minnesota United +155
The Draw +240
Seattle Sounders +175

United Have to Make Home Advantage Count

Courtesy of finishing higher in the Western Conference standings, United will have the home field advantage in game one.

However, their recent form will be a notable concern after they have won just once across their last five. Their regular season ended on a low point after losing 2-1 on the road against the LA Galaxy.

Minnesota were consistent throughout the season, winning just under half of their home and away matches. However, they conceded a higher average of goals in home fixtures than they did on the road throughout 2025.

Possible Lineup
(4-4-2) Clair (GK); Diaz, Duggan, Boxall, Markanich; Hlongwane, Triantis, Trapp, Rosales; Lod, Pereyra

Sounders Bring Form into Playoffs

It has already been an excellent season for the Seattle Sounders, winning the Leagues Cup earlier this calendar year. They concluded the regular season in fifth in the Western Conference.

However, their recent form is notable. The Sounders have won each of their last three, which includes a success over New York City last Saturday.

Jordan Morris and Jackson Ragen scored the goals in the win. Despite this, the Sounders have largely been underwhelming on the road throughout 2025, winning just 29% of their games.

Possible Lineup
(4-2-3-1) Frei (GK); Kossa-Rienzi, Ragen, Roldan, Tolo; Leyva, Paulo; Ferreira, Rusnak, de la Vega; Morris
Minnesota vs. Seattle Head-to-Head Record
TOTAL Minnesota Seattle DRAWS
Games 26 6 16 4
Goals 74 27 47

Minnesota United vs. Seattle Sounders Picks

Momentum is vitally important when the playoffs get underway. Seattle comes into this first-round clash in excellent recent form, and their know-how of knockout soccer based on their Leagues Cup success could be vitally important.

Therefore, we could see them taking a game one advantage in Minnesota.

Pick
Seattle Sounders (+175)
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