MLS: Seattle vs. Vancouver Picks — Sounders to Secure Playoff Spot (Sep 27)

Two teams that will likely be contesting the Western Conference playoffs will collide in the regular season on Sep 27. You can find our Seattle vs. Vancouver picks here.

Vancouver have already secured their spot in the post-season after winning 16 of their 30 matches in 2025. However, the Whitecaps will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways after playing out a draw in their latest encounter.

The Seattle Sounders are still fighting for important points in their battle to finish in a playoff spot. They come into this round sitting fifth in the Western standings, but they have failed to win in their last three.

Seattle vs. Vancouver Overview

Odds

Seattle vs. Vancouver Head-to-Head Record

The Whitecaps recorded a 3-0 win in the previous clash between these sides in June. That success ended a two-game winless sequence against the Sounders. This exact fixture last season ended in a 1-1 draw.

Seattle Team News

The Sounders will likely make a couple of changes to their starting eleven following a 2-1 defeat in Austin last weekend. Jesus Ferreira and Jordan Morris could both be handed starts.

Possible Lineup

Thomas (GK); Roldan, Gomez, Ragen, Tolo; Vargas, Roldan; Morris, Rusnak, Rothrick; Ferreira

Vancouver Team News

Daniel Rios and Ali Ahmed could both be recalled to the starting eleven after starting the midweek draw against the Portland Timbers on the bench.

Possible Lineup

Takaoka (GK); Bovaline, Laborda, Halbouni, Johnson; Priso, Berhalter; Sabbi, Ahmed, Nelson; Rios

Seattle vs. Vancouver Picks

Vancouver’s spot in the playoffs has already been assured, meaning that they will be playing with no pressure this weekend. However, the Sounders will desperately need a return to form after a patchy run of results. Based on their need for a positive result, the preference is for a home success when making Seattle vs. Vancouver picks.