Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls

Major League SoccerMatchweek 23
Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington · 72,000 cap
Fipster Pick
Home Winhigh

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.

FıpsterPredicted Scoreline
Pre-Match
32
Seattle Sounders Win
HIGH
Confidence
Seattle Sounders 85%Draw 8%New York Red Bulls 7%

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

Tactical Advantagehigh

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

Statistical Edgehigh

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

Form Momentummedium

Dejan Joveljić's recent scoring form

Joveljić scored 2 goals in last 5 games despite limited appearances, indicating rising impact

Injury Impacthigh

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.

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. 1.Seattle Sounders are ranked 12th in the league with 26 points from 21 games (7 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses).
  2. 2.P. Rothrock is Seattle's top scorer with 5 goals this season, showing strong home form.
  3. 3.A. Rusnák leads Seattle with 6 assists, providing key creative chances.
  4. 4.Julian Hall is New York's top scorer with 9 goals, a major threat to Seattle's defence.
  5. 5.New York concedes an average of 2.09 goals per game, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.
  6. 6.Dejan Joveljić has scored 2 goals in his last 5 games, showing good recent form.
  7. 7.Both teams have full squads available with no confirmed injuries.
  8. 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

HomeSeattle Sounders

P. Rothrock

P. Rothrock

Attacker

Seattle Sounders

Total Goals
5
League avg: 1.02
19 played
16 starts
1577 mins
~83 mins/game
D. Joveljić

D. Joveljić

Attacker

Seattle Sounders

Total Goals
2
League avg: 1.02
1 played
1 starts
91 mins
~91 mins/game

AwayNew York Red Bulls

J. Hall

J. Hall

Attacker

New York Red Bulls

Total Goals
9
League avg: 1.02
19 played
19 starts
1658 mins
~87 mins/game
J. Ruvalcaba

J. Ruvalcaba

Attacker

New York Red Bulls

Total Goals
7
League avg: 1.02
18 played
17 starts
1399 mins
~78 mins/game