Dallas’ home scoring average (1.9) exceeds Seattle’s away average (1.1) and the Sounders are missing five injured players, limiting their attacking options. Dallas have a strong recent home run (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) while Seattle’s away form is uneven (4 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses). The historical head‑to‑head favours Seattle, but current form and squad availability tilt the balance toward Dallas, though a draw remains plausible.
FC Dallas vs Seattle Sounders prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 29
- Venue
- Toyota Stadium(Texas), Frisco
- Referee
- Jon Freemon
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Our verdict
BetGenius backs FC Dallas or Draw (Double Chance) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
FC Dallas enter the match in solid home form, having won three of their last five games and scoring an average of 1.9 goals at home. Their defence concedes 1.5 per game on home turf and they have kept three clean sheets this season. Seattle Sounders arrive on the road after an impressive four‑win, one‑draw run, but their away record is modest with only 1.1 goals scored per game and a similar rate of goals conceded.
The Sounders have a historical edge in the head‑to‑head record, winning six of the last ten meetings. However, Seattle are missing five players through injury, while Dallas list only one absentee. The injury list leaves Seattle with reduced depth, particularly in midfield and attack, which could blunt their recent attacking momentum.
Both sides have shown the ability to score and to be shut out – Dallas have failed to score in three home games, Seattle in three away games. The average goal tally in their recent clashes is just above two, suggesting a balanced but potentially open encounter.
With Dallas’ home advantage, better scoring rate and fewer injury concerns, they are the slight favorites, yet the contest remains competitive, making a home‑or‑draw hedge a prudent choice.
Key factors
- Dallas have a better home goal‑scoring record (1.9 per game) than Seattle’s away record (1.1 per game)
- Seattle are missing five players to injury, including key midfield and attacking options
- Recent form: Dallas 3‑1‑1 in last five, Seattle 4‑0‑1 in last five
- Head‑to‑head favours Seattle (6 wins), but Dallas are higher in the table and enjoy home advantage
- Both teams have similar defensive records at home/away, keeping the match potentially open for goals
Team news
FC Dallas
- Geovane JesusKnee Injury
Team news last updated Oct 15 (9 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Seattle Sounders
- N. PetkovicKnee Injury
- P. RothrockTendon Injury
- P. de La VegaCalf Injury
- J. MorrisInjury
- A. RoldanInjury
Team news last updated Oct 15 (9 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 3 goals per game (FC Dallas at home plus Seattle Sounders away).
Key players this season
FC Dallas
- P. Musa20G
Seattle Sounders
- A. Rusnák11A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver WhitecapsPromotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 30 | +32 | 55 |
| 2 | St. Louis CityPromotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 30 | +15 | 51 |
| 3 | FC DallasPromotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 30 | +8 | 51 |
| 4 | San Jose EarthquakesPromotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 30 | +10 | 48 |
| 5 | Houston DynamoPromotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 30 | +2 | 47 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FCPromotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 31 | +15 | 46 |
| 7 | Seattle SoundersPromotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 30 | +2 | 42 |
| 8 | Los Angeles GalaxyPromotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 31 | -9 | 40 |
| 9 | Colorado RapidsPromotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 30 | 0 | 39 |
| 10 | Real Salt Lake | 30 | -3 | 36 |
Head-to-head
- 2
- FC Dallas
- 2
- Draws
- 6
- Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.0 goals a game, only 30% went over 2.5.
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