Tomorrow, Sunday, the Seattle Sounders VS Colorado Rapids matchup will conclude the first day of a new edition of Major League Soccer. The sparring teams missed playoffs in the Western Conference, so they’ll want to rebrand the image they displayed last campaign.
The Sounders and Rapid have played against each other 10 times, with five victories for the Rave Green. Their last game also happened at Lumen Field and the home team emerged victorious. It ended in a 2-1 final score, with Jordan Morris and Nicolás Lodeiro scoring goals. Jonathan Lewis gave the visitors the lead.
Here at MatchPlug, you’ll find the Best Betting Tips Today and MLS Predictions surrounding the anticipated Sounders and Rapids match.
See also: MLS Matchday 1 Prediction: Austin FC VS St Louis City FC
Predictions and Betting Preview for Seattle Sounders FC VS Colorado Rapids
- Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, United States
- When: Sunday, February 26th, 2023
- Time: 17:00 GMT
- Teams to play: Austin and St. Louis
- Picks: OVER 2.5
Odds as provided by 1XBet.
Betting On The Seattle Sounders
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.84
Once again all of Nashville FC’s hope will be placed on Hany Mukhtar and what he can do (no pressure!), as he is just returning as MLS MVP thanks to his 23 goals and 11 assists.
Another thing to note about this club is that they reached the playoffs in all the three years they’ve been in the league since contesting as an expansion team in 2020.
Two main players Dave Romney and Aké Loba left Nashville this season, while Fafà Picault and Nick DePuy are the replacements to be focused on.
Nashville FC Probable Lineup: Joe Willis, Shaquille Moore, Walker Zimmerman, Jack Maher, Daniel Lovitz, Dax McCarty, Sean Davis, Fafà Picault, Randall Leal, Hany Mukhtar, C.J.Sapong.
Betting On Colorado Rapids
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.94
The Colorado Rapids finished 10th place in last season’s MLS with only 43 points. The team headed by Robin Fraser is coming off a goal-fest in its preparatory matches.
They ended 2-2 with Orlando City, won Miami FC 3-1 and lost 4-1 to the Philadelphia Union one of the heavy hitters in the Eastern Conference and another strongest contender for the title. These three games showed Colorado’a offensive virtues, but also defensive deficiencies.
Colorado Rapids Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): William Yarbrough, Lalas Abubakar, Keegan Rosenberry, Alex Gersbach, Michael Barriors, Sam Nicholson, Ralph Priso, Cole Bassett, Max Alves, Connor Ronan, Darren Yapi.
MatchPlug Prediction
Past matches between these clubs before their MLS debut had even the most impatial spectator feelng good.
The six goals scored and seven conceded by the Rapids tip the scales in the favour of the Sounders, fans should expect rich goals and thrills too.
Final Prediction: Seattle Sounders Win and Over.
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