MLS: Seattle vs. Sporting KC Picks — Sounders to Maintain Playoff Charge? (Aug 24)

All eyes will be on the race for the playoff spot in the Western Conference on Sunday, but can the Sounders maintain their charge? Find the odds and our Seattle vs. Sporting KC picks here.

Despite a recent defeat on the road against Minnesota, the Sounders have been reliable in the MLS throughout 2025. Prior to that defeat, they had won each of their last four matches across all competitions.

Meanwhile, Sporting KC will have a point to prove in the MLS this weekend after suffering defeats in each of their last three matches. Across that period, they have scored just once.

Seattle vs. Sporting KC Overview

Odds

Seattle vs. Sporting KC Head-to-Head Record

The Seattle Sounders have recorded victories in each of their last two matches against Sporting KC. That includes a 3-2 success in the reverse showdown in 2025. Sporting have won just two of the last five head-to-head meetings.

Seattle Team News

Jordan Morris is no nearer to making his return to the starting eleven, while Joao Paulo is out due to a serious knee injury.

Possible Lineup

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

Sporting KC Team News

Kerry Zavagnin has no injury concerns ahead of this visit to Seattle. However, rotation is likely following a 3-1 loss against Orlando last weekend.

Possible Lineup

J. Pulskamp (GK); J. Bartlett, A. Brody, J. Miller, K. Shelton, D. Salloi, Z. Bassong, J. Davis, S. Munoz, A. Montes, D. Joveljic

Seattle vs. Sporting KC Picks

Seattle’s recent form is hard to overlook ahead of the visit of Sporting KC this weekend.

The visitors have struggled for victories throughout the campaign, and scoring goals has been a continued issue. Therefore, a home victory looks among the most reliable Seattle vs. Sporting KC picks this Sunday.