Free MLS Playoffs Pick Seattle vs. Austin FC
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MLS Playoffs Handicapping
Seattle vs. Austin FC
Date: Sunday, March 20
Time: 03:30 PM
Venue: Q2 Stadium
MLS Moneyline Odds: Seattle 240 / Draw 105/ Austin FC 105 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Seattle 0.5 / Austin -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Seattle Sounders FC are the 0.5 goal underdogs. Through 3 matches, they have covered this margin 1 time. As for the Austin FC, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 3 matches, they have won by this margin twice.
Seattle
The Seattle Sounders FC travel to take on the Austin FC, with an above .500 record, at 1-0-2. This mark places them 11th in the Western Conference. Seattle will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 3-2 victory over the LA Galaxy. For the season, the Seattle Sounders FC have finished 1 match having scored at least two goals. While on defense, Seattle’s defense has given up at least two goals 1 time this year.
So far, the Seattle Sounders FC are the 18th rated scoring team, averaging 1.0 goals per 90 minutes of action. In terms of defense, Seattle is near the MLS average, giving up 1.33 goals per 90 minutes (17th).
Heading into the match, Jordan Morris leads the Sounders with 1 goal through 3 matches. Fredy Montero has also found the net 1 time. To start the season, goalie Stefan Frei is turning away goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the Seattle Sounders FC’s opponents have generated a total of 13 shots on target. Frei is saving these attempts at a rate of 76.9%.
Austin FC
The Austin FC will host the Seattle Sounders FC, with an above .500 record, at 2-0-1. This mark places them 3rd in the Western Conference. In their last match, Austin lost to the Portland Timbers by a score of 1-0. This game was the 1st time they were shutout on offense. On defense, Austin has played one game in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 3 matches, the Austin FC have found the net, 10 times, placing them 2nd in the MLS with a per 90 average of 3.0. On defense, Austin is 9th in the MLS, giving up 0.67 goals per 90 minutes.
Heading into the match, Sebastián Driussi leads Austin with 3 goals through 3 matches. Behind him is Cecilio Domínguez, who has also found the net 2 times. To start the season, goalie Brad Stuver is turning home goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the Austin FC’s opponents have generated a total of 9 shots on target. Stuver is saving these attempts at a rate of 77.8%.
Free Seattle vs. Austin FC MLS Final Analysis:
Heading into this matchup, Austin FC has a clear advantage on offense. On their 9 goals, 8 have come from assists (88.9%). On the other side, just one of Seattle’s three goals have come by the way of an assist.
In terms of passing, Austin FC also holds the advantage, as they have completed 83% of their passes. Not only has the squad been efficient with their passing attempts, but they are also doing a good job of generating opportunities around their opponent’s goal, ranking 3rd in completed passes in the 18-yard box. In addition, Austin is 5th in total offensive possessions in the attacking third part of the field,
Look for Austin to continue with their early-season success, as Seattle has had a tough time keeping their opponents from generating possessions near their own net. Combine this with some average goalie play, and it is the perfect recipe for an Austin win.
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