The Western Conference table toppers will be looking to stretch the gap when they lock horns with the third positioned Colorado Rapids at Lumen Field. The two teams are separated by only three points which means that if Colorado wins the will catch up and if the Sounders win the gap extends stretches. Both sides have been performing well are and will be looking for win on 4th October at 05:00.
Seattle Sounders defeated San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 in an entertaining MLS showdown last week. In that game, they had 44% possession and nine shots with five of them on target and goals scored by Ruidíaz (25′, 42′), Roldan (49′) and O’Neill (51’OG). San Jose Earthquakes got nine shots with three on target.
Colorado Rapids also get into this match following 3-0 MLS run over Austin FC in their most recent fixture. In that match they ad 56% possession, 10 shots with five of them on target and goals scored by Lewis (45′), Mezquida (46′) and Trusty (59′). Austin FC got 56% possession and eight shots with four on target.
Seattle Sounders are currently at the top of the table. They have won six of their last 10 games, drawing one and losing three. Colorado Rapids on the other hand are showing very good momentum so far, not having a single loss in their last 10 games.
Seattle Sounders vs Colorado Rapids head to head
The Sounders have an outstanding record against the Rapids they have won in 21 matches out of the 31 matches played, Colorado won in seven matches and three matches ended in draw.
When playing at home, Seattle has not lost to Colorado in their last four encounters.
- Colorado 1-1 Seattle 05/07/21
- Colorado 3-1 Seattle 02/11/20
- Colorado 2-0 Seattle 08/09/19
- Seattle 2-0 Colorado 10/03/19
- Seattle4-0Colorado 29/09/18
Home
- San Jose 1-3 Seattle
- Kansas City 1-2 Seattle
- Seattle 2-3 Leon
- Salt Lake 1-0 Seattle
- Seattle 1-0 Santos Laguna
Away
- Colorado 3-0 Austin
- Colorado 0-0 Toronto
- Colorado 1-1 Vancouver
- Portland 2-2 Colorado
- Colorado 1-1 LA Galaxy
Seattle Sounders team news
Brian Schmetzer’s will miss out the services of Brad Smith, Nicolas Lodeiro and Jordy Delem who are recuperating from injuries.
Colorado Rapids team news
Younes Namli has recovered from his injury and will be available for selection for this fixture. Collen Warner picked up his fifth yellow card of the season this week and will be suspended for this match.
Prediction and odds
- Draw
- Colorado Rapids win
- Double Chance
