Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls
The Seattle Sounders and New York Red Bulls are set to face off in what promises to be an exciting MLS regular season match. Both teams have shown attacking flair this season, setting the stage for a high-scoring encounter.
The context
Seattle Sounders currently sit 12th in the league with 26 points from 21 games, reflecting a mixed bag of results. New York Red Bulls, meanwhile, have been competitive with key players like Julian Hall leading their scoring charts. Both sides have full squads available, adding to the anticipation.
Match factors
Seattle's attacking midfield creativity vs New York's defense
Seattle's Rusnák leads with 6 assists, providing key chances against a New York defense conceding 2.09 goals per game
Julian Hall's scoring prowess for New York
Hall's 9 goals this season make him a major threat, especially given Seattle's defensive struggles
Dejan Joveljić's recent scoring form
Joveljić scored 2 goals in last 5 games despite limited appearances, indicating rising impact
Full squad availability boosts attacking options
No confirmed injuries for either team, allowing key attackers and playmakers to feature fully
Analysis
Seattle's attacking threat is spearheaded by P. Rothrock, who has netted 5 goals this season and boasts strong home form. Midfielder A. Rusnák's creativity, with 6 assists, will be crucial in unlocking New York's defence, which concedes over two goals per game. On the other side, New York's Julian Hall, their top scorer with 9 goals, poses a significant challenge. Dejan Joveljić's recent scoring form adds another layer of threat for Seattle. The match is expected to be a close contest with both teams likely to find the net multiple times.
Key insights

P. Rothrock
Seattle Sounders
Top scorer for Seattle with 5 goals, showing strong home scoring impact and key role in attack.
Major League Soccer 26/275 goals in 19 apps, 0.26 goals/game

A. Rusnák
Seattle Sounders
Leading assister with 6 assists, providing crucial creativity and key passes to unlock New York's defence.
Major League Soccer 26/276 assists in 19 apps, 0.32 assists/game

J. Hall
New York Red Bulls
Top scorer with 9 goals, a prolific attacker posing a major threat to Seattle's defence.
Major League Soccer 26/279 goals in 19 apps, 0.47 goals/game

D. Joveljić
Seattle Sounders
In excellent recent form with 2 goals in last 5 games, adding attacking depth for Seattle.
Major League Soccer 26/272 goals in 1 app, 2.0 goals/game
Prediction
The forecast leans towards a home win for Seattle Sounders with a predicted scoreline of 3-2. This suggests a thrilling, closely contested match where Seattle's attacking edge just about overcomes New York's resilience. Expect goals galore and a narrow victory for the Sounders.
Key facts
- 1.Seattle Sounders are ranked 12th in the league with 26 points from 21 games (7 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses).
- 2.P. Rothrock is Seattle's top scorer with 5 goals this season, showing strong home form.
- 3.A. Rusnák leads Seattle with 6 assists, providing key creative chances.
- 4.Julian Hall is New York's top scorer with 9 goals, a major threat to Seattle's defence.
- 5.New York concedes an average of 2.09 goals per game, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.
- 6.Dejan Joveljić has scored 2 goals in his last 5 games, showing good recent form.
- 7.Both teams have full squads available with no confirmed injuries.
- 8.The predicted scoreline of 3-2 is the most probable exact result for this match.
The verdict
In summary, this MLS fixture promises entertainment with plenty of goals and attacking intent from both sides. Seattle's home advantage and key players' form give them the slight upper hand to secure a 3-2 win over New York Red Bulls.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Seattle Sounders

Away — New York Red Bulls


Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | +30 | 43 | |
| 11 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 28 | |
| 12 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | -5 | 26 | |
| 13 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | -7 | 26 |


