Fernando Pérez
This Sunday, Seattle Sounders FC vs Colorado Rapids will close the first day of a new and exciting edition of Major League Soccer. Both teams have just missed the playoffs in the Western Conference, so they will be looking to reverse the image they showed last season.
They have met 10 times, with five victories for the Rave Green. The last match between the two also took place at Lumen Field and the victory went to the home team. It resulted in a 2-1 final score, with goals by Jordan Morris and Nicolás Lodeiro. Plus, Jonathan Lewis gave the visitors the lead.
At JefeBet you will find the prediction, odds, and all the information for what promises to be an exciting Seattle Sounders FC vs Colorado Rapids match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Seattle Sounders FC vs Colorado Rapids MLS Matchday 1 Game on February 26, 2023
- Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, United States
- When: Sunday, February 26, 2023, 8:00 PM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Seattle Sounders (-125) / Draw (+275) / Colorado Rapids (+300)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Seattle Sounders (AH -0.50, -135) / Colorado Rapids (AH +0.50, -105)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-145) / Under (+100)
- Both teams score: Yes (-150) / No (+105)
All rates are courtesy of BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Seattle Sounders FC
The home side comes into this crucial MLS clash with a 2-1 friendly win over Louisville City FC on its shoulders, in which Heber and Cristian Roldan scored the goals. Previously, they drew goalless against Wolfsberger and lost 3-2 to Sweden’s Hammarby, two weak opponents against whom they had played in warm-up matches. And that’s a clear sign that irregularities and defensive lapses are still present in Seattle.
In a year in which they made history by winning the CONCACAF Champions League, breaking a 17-year Mexican hegemony, Brian Schmetzer’s team failed to qualify for the MLS playoffs for the first time in their history.
After their disappointing participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, where they were eliminated early by Egypt’s Al-Ahly, Seattle Sounders FC will be looking to turn the page and confirm their status as a contender. Although the presence of both Albert Rusnák and Raúl Ruidíaz is still uncertain, both players will start next Sunday’s game between the Seattle Sounders FC vs Colorado Rapids.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Frei; Nouhou Tolo, Yeimar Gomez, Xavier Arreaga, Alexander Roldan; Albert Rusnák, Kelyn Rowe; Leo Chu, Nicolás Lodeiro, Cristian Roldan; Raúl Ruidíaz.
Betting on Colorado Rapids
Colorado, meanwhile, finished in 10th place in last year’s MLS with just 43 points. The team led from the bench by Robin Fraser is coming off a goal-fest in its preparatory matches.
They drew 2-2 with Orlando City, beat Miami FC 3-1, and were defeated 4-1 at the hands of Philadelphia Union, one of the heavyweights of the Eastern Conference and a strong contender for the title. Those three games not only demonstrated the Colorado Rapids’ offensive virtues, but also their defensive deficiencies.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): William Yarbrough; Lalas Abubakar, Keegan Rosenberry, Alex Gersbach, Michael Barrios; Sam Nicholson, Ralph Priso; Cole Bassett, Max Alves, Connor Ronan; Darren Yapi.
JefeBet Prediction
Previous matchups between the two sides prior to their MLS debuts generated good feelings for the impartial spectator. The six goals scored and seven conceded by Colorado Rapids tip the scales in favor of the home side, and promising goals and thrills are also expected.
Prediction: Seattle Sounders Win and Over (SEA 3- COL1).
