Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
1.53
|
4.20
|
6.00
|
| Prob. |
65.4%
|
23.8%
|
16.7%
|
Key points
- Seattle Sounders are considered 1.0 goal favorites over Austin FC for their upcoming match.
- Seattle Sounders have shown inconsistency in recent games with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses overall.
- Seattle Sounders have a mixed run of form in recent home games, with 2 wins and 4 losses.
- Head-to-head between Seattle Sounders and Austin FC, Seattle has won 3 out of 6 games, while Austin has won 1.
Recent form
Seattle Sounders
In their recent games, Seattle Sounders have been up and down with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses overall. They have showed inconsistency with wins against strong teams like FC Dallas and Los Angeles Galaxy, but also suffered losses to Odense and Sacramento Republic in friendlies. Their defense has been a highlight with 4 clean sheets, but they need to work on avoiding big defeats like the 3-0 loss to Odense. In Major League Soccer, their form has been slightly better with 5 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, including notable victories over FC Dallas and St. Louis City. The Sounders have the potential to perform better with more consistent results in the upcoming games.
Austin FC
In recent games, Austin FC has shown inconsistent form with 4 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses. They had a strong start with wins over New York City FC and Los Angeles Galaxy in friendlies, but struggled in Major League Soccer matches with losses to teams like Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles FC. Their inability to secure clean sheets has been a concern, as seen in their recent draws with New York Red Bulls and Louisville City. Austin FC will need to focus on defensive solidity to improve their results moving forward in the Major League Soccer.
Recent home/away form
The Seattle Sounders have been experiencing a mixed run of form in their recent home games, with 2 wins and 4 losses. They have scored a total of 5 goals while conceding 7, resulting in a goal difference of -2. Notably, their victory over IFK Norrkoping saw them triumph with a convincing 3-0 scoreline, showcasing their ability to secure comprehensive wins. However, they have also suffered narrow defeats, including a 0-1 loss to Los Angeles FC. The Sounders will be looking to tighten up their defense and capitalize on their attacking prowess to improve their overall performance in the Major League Soccer.
W2 D0 L4
Goals scored: 5 (0.83 per game)
Goals conceded: 7 (1.17 per game)
Goal difference: -2
Points won: 6/18 (1 per game)
Both teams scored: 1 (17%)
Austin FC had a tough run in their recent away games in the Major League Soccer, with 3 draws and 3 losses. They scored a total of 7 goals but conceded 12, resulting in a goal difference of -5. With an average of 2.17 goals scored per game and 2 goals conceded per game, they have been showing attacking prowess but struggled defensively. Despite the challenging results, Austin FC managed to secure 3 points from a possible 18, highlighting the need to tighten up their defense in upcoming matches.
W0 D3 L3
Goals scored: 7 (1.17 per game)
Goals conceded: 12 (2 per game)
Goal difference: -5
Points won: 3/18 (0.5 per game)
Both teams scored: 4 (67%)
Head-to-head
Based on the provided sources, here is a summary of the head-to-head statistics between Seattle Sounders and Austin FC leading up to their scheduled match on March 3rd, 2024:
### Key Stats
* **Number of Games**: Six games played between the teams until January 21st, 2024.
* **Seattle Sounders wins**: Three wins.
* **Austin FC wins**: One win.
* **Draws**: Two draws.
* **Recent Form**: As of the information available before the March 3rd, 2024 match, Seattle Sounders had lost four consecutive games, while Austin FC had over 1.5 goals in their last four matches.
* **Home Record**: Seattle Sounders had lost three straight home matches, whereas Austin FC had not been defeated in their previous five away games.
* **Goals Scored**: On average, each team scored 2 goals per match when playing against one another.
* **Odds**: For the March 3rd, 2024 match, sportsbooks favored Seattle Sounders to win with odds around 1.57; a draw was estimated at 23.58%, and Austin FC winning at 18.52% probability.
These statistics provide insights into the historical performances of both teams but do not guarantee outcomes for future matches.