Seattle Sounders

vs

FC Dallas

Predictions & Betting Tips

Home advantage could prove decisive

Seattle are 13th in the 2025 MLS table with 20 points from 14 games, while Dallas are 22nd with 16 points from 13 matches. The rivals aren’t exactly sworn enemies, so this Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas preview points out that we won’t get much rivalry fire in this contest, but MLS playoff positioning and some tactical nuances should make for an interesting matchup. Seattle are in mixed form, winning two, drawing two and losing one of their past five, although they did register their only home win during that time. After a 3-1 away win over Houston Dynamo, the Sounders were beaten 4-0 at LAFC, so their performance could depend on the opponent and the occasion. Brian Schmetzer’s side are technically proficient, possession based players who are patient and build up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation. They try to dominate the ball in the middle of the field and open up opponents with collective movement rather than one-on-one ability. Newly-appointed FC Dallas manager Eric Quill has prioritised defensive solidity on the road. Dallas have been tough to beat away, losing just one of their seven MLS road games, picking up three wins and three draws. Our Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas prediction suggests that Dallas average 1.57 goals per game and concede 1.86, so they will be vulnerable to the odd break, particularly against the division’s most dangerous home team.

Sounders can squeeze past stubborn Dallas

Seattle Sounders are clear favorites here at -178, with FC Dallas +450 underdogs and the draw +295. We’re going with the favorites, as the home advantage is a big factor, and their visitors are winless in their last 4 away visits across all competitions. For those considering wagers, our Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas betting tips offer some useful guidance. But it could be close and we’re expecting a tight, hard-fought matchup with the under 2.5 goals market worth a look given the defensive strengths of both sides and the low-scoring nature of the recent head-to-heads. Albert Rusnak is Seattle’s most potent forward with six goals in 13 MLS games, four of which have come in the last five. He’s our pick to score at any time in the match, while Ryan Kent has provided three of Seattle’s last nine goals as assists. FC Dallas’s Anderson Julio is their top scorer in 2025 with three goals in 10 MLS appearances. The Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas prediction is that Rusnak’s form may help tip a closely fought game in favor of the hosts.