Leagues Cup: Seattle Sounders vs. Queretaro Picks — Defending Champions on Brink of Elimination (Aug 9)

Analysis

The Seattle Sounders will be favored with the soccer betting sites this weekend, as they bid to keep their Leagues Cup hopes alive when they host Queretaro. Find the odds and our picks for the clash here.    

Sounders Struggling for Form

Defeat on Sunday will leave the Seattle Sounders on the brink of elimination in this year’s Leagues Cup. The defending champions have been extremely poor in all competitions since mid-May, losing each of their previous seven.

However, it could be argued that their worst display over that period came in their Leagues Cup opener earlier this week, as they were pummelled by Toluca. The Sounders suffered a 3-0 loss, and that score flattered them.

They allowed 34 shots in the loss, registering just two shots on target in reply. Based on their recent form, their entire season is on the verge of collapse.

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Queretaro Chasing a Response

Queretaro brought excellent domestic form into their Leagues Cup opener, but they were extremely disappointing against FC Dallas earlier this week.

The Mexican club conceded twice in the second period, despite dominating the ball and creating the highest share of chances. Queretaro ended the defeat after attempting a staggering 20 shots, hitting the target with 50% of their efforts.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see them rediscover their goal scoring touch, as they had netted five goals in their previous two Liga MX fixtures.

Seattle vs. Queretaro Picks

The Sounders have been extremely poor in all competitions for the last six weeks, and their inability to defend will be a major concern this weekend. Therefore, we could foresee Queretaro bouncing back from their midweek loss with a victory at Lumen Field.

Pick
Queretaro (+270)
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