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The MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Seattle Sounders lock horns with an impressive Vancouver Whitecaps side in an important clash at the Lumen Field on Saturday.
Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
Seattle Sounders are currently in 12th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The Sounders were held to a 0-0 stalemate by FC Dallas in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Vancouver Whitecaps, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been fairly impressive in recent weeks. The Canadian outfit slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles Galaxy last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
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Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Seattle Sounders have a good recent record against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won 19 out of the last 39 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Vancouver Whitecaps' nine victories.
- Seattle Sounders are unbeaten in their last 10 matches at home against Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS but were held to a 0-0 stalemate in their previous such game in the competition.
- Seattle Sounders have picked up only six points from their first seven matches in the MLS so far this season and have equalled the second-worst start to an MLS campaign in their club's history.
- Vancouver Whitecaps have won each of their first two matches away from home in the MLS this season - only the second time they have achieved the feat in the competition in their history.
Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
Seattle Sounders have been shockingly poor in the MLS so far and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. Raul Ruidiaz has a good record against Vancouver Whitecaps and will need to make his mark this weekend.
Vancouver Whitecaps have been impressive this season but have a poor record at the Lumen Field. The Whitecaps are in excellent form, however, and could make amends on Saturday.
Prediction: Seattle Sounders 1-2 Vancouver Whitecaps
Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Vancouver Whitecaps to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Seattle Sounders to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Raul Ruidiaz to score - Yes
