Published Oct 31, 4:44am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 31, 4:44am ET
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Updated Oct 31, 4:44am ET
The MLS Playoff action heats up on Monday evening, as the Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United in the second of their three-game series. Find our picks here.
The advantage is with Minnesota after the opening game, as they held their nerve from the penalty spot. In truth, the action in regulation time was far from thrilling, as there were few clear scoring chances in the 0-0 draw.
However, Seattle will be keen to stretch their unbeaten home record after winning each of their last two.
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| Seattle Sounders | -181 |
| The Draw | +335 |
| Minnesota United | +435 |
It has already been a memorable season for the Seattle Sounders after winning the 2025 Leagues Cup earlier in the campaign. However, their playoff dreams could be ended if they fall to a defeat on Monday.
The Sounders were the better team throughout the 90 minutes in Minnesota, but they failed to convert their possession into clear scoring chances.
However, the fact that they have excellent quality in the final third means that it is unlikely that they will fail to score for the second game running.
Minnesota United will have their destiny in their own hands this week, as a victory will secure their spot in the second-round of the playoffs.
However, they will need to offer more quality if they are to achieve that feat. United offered little in regulation time of the first game, having just 35% of the possession, and failing to register a single shot on target.
However, this week's game two could play to their strengths, as they will be able to adopt their preferred counter-attacking style of play.
| TOTAL | Seattle | Minnesota | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 |
| Goals | 74 | 47 | 27 |
The Sounders were dominant in the first meeting between these sides without scoring. However, it will be a different story when they have home advantage on Monday evening.
It is extremely challenging to overlook the prospect of a home win when making Seattle vs. Minnesota picks.
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Pick
Seattle Sounders (-181)
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