MLS: Minnesota vs. Seattle Picks — Sounders Challenging to Oppose on the Road? (Aug 16)

A fascinating clash in the battle for playoff points in the Western Conference is set for Saturday, as Minnesota and the Seattle Sounders collide. Find our picks here.

The Sounders bring reliable form to the table this weekend, winning each of their last four across all competitions. Their latest success was achieved on the road against LA Galaxy, winning by a four-goal margin.

Minnesota will have questions to answer this weekend after losing three of their last four in regulation time across all competitions. A disappointing loss was inflicted on their return to MLS action last weekend against Colorado.

Minnesota vs. Seattle Sounders Overview

Odds

Minnesota vs. Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head Record

Minnesota United recorded a 3-2 victory in the previous meeting between the sides this season. That was their first win in five against the Sounders, with Seattle winning three of the last four clashes.

Minnesota Team News

The home team have a fully fit squad available for the clash against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday evening.

Possible Lineup

D. Clair (GK); A. Markanich, M. Boxall, N. Romero, C. Harvey, B. Hlongwane, R. Lod, W. Trapp, J. Pereyra, T. Oluwaseyi, K. Yeboah

Seattle Sounders Team News

The Sounders will still be without a trio of first-team players, as Jordan Morris, Joao Paulo, and Paul Arriola are out due to injury.

Possible Lineup

A. Thomas (GK); N. Tolo, K. Kim, Y. Gomez, A. Roldan, O. Vargas, C. Roldan, P. de la Vega, J. Ferreira, P. Rothrock, D. Musovski

Minnesota vs. Seattle Sounders Picks

It will be challenging to make Minnesota vs. Seattle Sounders picks this weekend, as the visitors could rest a number of stars ahead of their upcoming Leagues Cup clash.

However, Minnesota’s form has dipped in recent weeks, meaning that it could be worth chancing the away team maintaining their high-quality run of results.