Minnesota United will host the Seattle Sounders at Allianz Field on Saturday in the first round of the MLS playoffs, marking the third and final clash between the two sides in this tie. So far, both teams have secured one win each. Minnesota edged out Seattle 3-2 on penalties after a goalless 0-0 draw in the first match, before the Rave Greens responded with an emphatic 4-2 victory at home.
Seattle raced to a commanding three-goal lead in the first half thanks to goals from Obed Vargas, Jordan Morris, and Danny Musovski. However, Minnesota fought back, with Nectarios Triantis and Robin Lod scoring late in added time of the opening half to reduce the deficit to just one goal. Vargas then restored Seattle’s two-goal advantage in the 86th minute, sealing the 4-2 win.
With both teams having one win apiece, the winner of the upcoming match will advance to the Conference semi-finals, where they will face either San Diego FC or the Portland Timbers.
### Last Season’s Playoffs Recap
Both Seattle and Minnesota made it to the Conference semi-final stage last year. Minnesota ousted Real Salt Lake in the first round before suffering a heavy 6-2 defeat to LA Galaxy in the semis. Seattle, on the other hand, beat Houston Dynamo on penalties in both their first-round ties, then overcame Los Angeles FC before ultimately losing to Galaxy in the MLS Cup final.
### Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders: Head-to-Head & Key Stats
The two sides have met 21 times historically. Minnesota United have only four wins (including one penalty shootout win on October 27, 2023) compared to Seattle’s 15 victories. There have been just three draws between them.
Seattle’s recent 4-2 triumph ended a three-game losing streak against Minnesota. The Rave Greens haven’t won consecutive games against this opponent since achieving a three-game winning streak last year.
In terms of form, Minnesota United are winless in their last three matches across all competitions. Conversely, Seattle Sounders are unbeaten in their last six games—excluding the penalty shootout loss to Minnesota in the current playoff round.
### Match Prediction
Seattle Sounders appear to be the stronger side going into this fixture and are enjoying better form. Minnesota will look to leverage their home advantage at Allianz Field, but the Rave Greens are expected to edge out a narrow victory and progress to the next round.
**Prediction:** Minnesota United 1 – 2 Seattle Sounders
### Betting Tips
– **Tip 1: Result** – Seattle Sounders to win
– **Tip 2: Goals Over/Under 2.5** – Over 2.5 goals
– **Tip 3: Both Teams to Score** – Yes
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting and fiercely contested playoff encounter between these two Pacific Northwest rivals!
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