Minnesota United vs. Seattle Sounders: A Crucial Matchup in the MLS Cup Playoffs
Match Details
The Minnesota United will face off against the Seattle Sounders in Game 2 of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Monday at 9:45 p.m. CDT at Lumen Field in Seattle. The match will be streamed on FS1 and the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, with radio coverage on KSTP-AM, 1500. The weather forecast indicates a 46-degree temperature with a 40% chance of rain. The betting line favors Seattle, with Minnesota at plus-400, a draw at plus-333, and Seattle at minus-170.
Series Context
The Loons took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series after a scoreless 90 minutes and a 3-2 penalty kick shootout win in St. Paul last Monday. If Seattle wins this match, Game 3 will be played in Minnesota on Saturday. Historically, the Sounders have dominated the Loons, but Minnesota has won all three games against Seattle in 2025, including their first win in Seattle with a 3-2 result on June 1.
Team News and Injuries
The Loons have no unavailable players, and Carlos Harvey will be available after missing the last six weeks with a meniscus injury. The Panamanian defender/midfielder returned to full training late last week. In contrast, Seattle defender Jackson Ragen has been under scrutiny for a potential penalty in Game 1, which was not called by the referee or VAR.
Scouting Report and Stats
According to FotMob, Seattle had a significant advantage in possession (69-31%) and expected goals (2.4-1.0) in Game 1. However, Minnesota United head coach Eric Ramsay disagrees with the notion that the game was one-sided, stating that it’s not just a matter of time before Seattle scores. Seattle sub Danny Musovski had the highest xG at 1.37, but Dayne St. Clair, a finalist for MLS goalkeeper of the year, denied his scoring chance in the 80th minute.
Prediction and Conclusion
Despite Ramsay’s assertions, it’s likely that Seattle will find goals and even the series in front of their home crowd. The Sounders’ advantage in possession and expected goals suggests that they will break through Minnesota’s defense. Therefore, the predicted outcome is Seattle, 2-1. For more information and analysis, visit Here
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