Free MLS Pick Minnesota Utd vs. Seattle
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MLS Handicapping
Minnesota Utd vs. Seattle
Date: Sunday, May 15
Time: 01:00 PM
Venue: CenturyLink Field
MLS Moneyline Odds: Minnesota Utd 375 / Draw 270/ Seattle -143 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Minnesota 0.5 / Seattle -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Minnesota United are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 10 matches, they have covered this margin 6 times. As for the Seattle Sounders FC, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 8 matches, they have won by this margin two times.
Minnesota Utd
The Minnesota United travel to take on the Seattle Sounders FC, with an above .500 record, at 4-2-4. This mark places them 7th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Minnesota fell to FC Cincinnati by a score of 1-0. This game was the 3rd time they were shut out on offense. On defense, Minnesota has played 3rd games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
So far, Minnesota United is the 18th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.1 goals per 90 minutes of action. Defensively, Minnesota is off to a good start, ranking 5th in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.8 goals per 90 minutes.
Heading into the match, Robin Lod leads Minnesota with 3 goals through 9 matches. Behind him is Luis Amarilla, who has also found the net 2 times. In terms of goalie play, Minnesota Utd has gotten good performances from Dayne St. Clair. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 50 shots on target, in which Clair has turned away at a rate of 83.3%. This percentage is good for 1st in the MLS.
Seattle
The Seattle Sounders FC will host Minnesota United, with an above .500 record, at 2-1-5. This mark places them 13th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Seattle lost to the FC Dallas by a score of 2-0. This game was the 4th time they were shut out on offense. While on defense, Seattle’s defense has given up at least two goals 3 times this year.
Through 8 matches, the Seattle Sounders FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 1.0 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 22nd in the MLS. In terms of defense, Seattle is near the MLS average, giving up 1.62 goals per 90 minutes (14th).
Heading into the match, Jordan Morris leads the Sounders with 2 goals through 6 matches. Behind him is Xavier Arreaga, who has also found the net 1 time. To start the year, Seattle has turned to Stefan Frei as their primary goalie. In his 5 starts, he has a save percentage of 68.2%, the 11th best in the MLS. This has come with opponents taking 39 shots on target.
Free Minnesota Utd vs. Seattle MLS Final Analysis:
When looking at how each team has fared while possessing the ball, the Minnesota United have been the better squad at generating opportunites near their opponent’s goal. So far, Minnesota ranks 10th in attacking area touches. This compares favorably to the Seattle Sounders FC sitting at 28th in the MLS. Given that Minnesota has been better at putting pressure on opposing defenses, look for this to continue as Seattle’s defense ranks 14th in attacking possessions allowed. However, even though the Seattle Sounders FC is a below-average unit in generating attacking possessions, they could benefit from taking on a Minnesota United defense that also gives up an above average amount of attacking area possessions.
Throughout the season, Seattle has ranked well in on-target shot percentage, but they struggle to consistently generate shots. Look for Minnesota to pick up the close win.
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