MLS: Seattle Sounders vs. San Jose Picks — Sounders to Overcome Playoff Hopefuls (Jul 19)

It has been a reliable season to this point for the Seattle Sounders, and they could yet challenge for top spot in the Western Conference.

The Sounders come into this round after playing out a 3-3 draw against Colorado in midweek. However, that result stretched their unbeaten run to four matches following the FIFA Club World Cup.

San Jose will have pressure on their shoulders this weekend, as their playoff hopes were dented after their winless sequence was stretched to four games on Wednesday after drawing 2-2 against FC Dallas.

Seattle Sounders vs. San Jose Overview

Odds

Seattle Sounders vs. San Jose Head-to-Head Record

Draws have been a common outcome in recent head-to-head clashes involving these sides, with the last two ending in ties. However, San Jose are unbeaten in their last six matches against the Sounders in the MLS.

Seattle Sounders Team News

Seattle will have a number of injury concerns ahead of this weekend. Joao Paulo and Paul Arriola are long-term issues, while Stefan Frei is unlikely to return from a head injury.

Possible Lineup

A. Thomas (GK); A. Roldan, Y. Gomez, J. Ragen, J. Bell, O. Vargas, C. Roldan, J. Ferreira, A. Rusnak, P. Rothrock, D. Musovski

San Jose Team News

Noel Buck is once again expected to sit out this round of matches due to a lower leg injury. Josef Martinez will lead the line for the visiting team on Saturday evening.

Possible Lineup

Daniel (GK); B. Wilson, Rodrigues, R. Roberts, C. Espinoza, B. Leroux, N. Tsakiris, I. Harkes, V. Costa, C. Arango, J. Martinez

Seattle Sounders vs. San Jose Picks

Despite having an excellent head-to-head record against the Sounders, it is hard to support the chances of San Jose this weekend.

Seattle have been in excellent form in home matches this term, evident after suffering defeats in just 9% of their matches. Meanwhile, their attacking players have flourished at Lumen Field, scoring 2.18 goals per game.