Seattle Sounders (0-1-1) travel to face off against Philadelphia Union (0-0-2) on Sunday, March 10th. This match will be played at Subaru Park in Chester, PA. Both Seattle Sounders and Philadelphia Union ended their previous matches with a draw. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
Seattle Sounders vs Philadelphia Union
Seattle Sounders Is Coming Off A Draw
The Seattle Sounders will be looking to get back in the win column after playing to a 0-0 draw in their last match. This match was played at home and despite not picking up the win, they still had a money line of -195 and the match finished with no goals, which was just below the line of 2.5 goals.
Seattle’s offense was unable to convert on any of their 23 shots or three shots on goal. They also didn’t have any penalty kick opportunities, with the offense taking a total of nine corner kicks.
On the defensive end is where the Sounders really shined, though, as Austin FC took just two shots and one shot on goal. Seattle’s defenders blocked the same number of shots as Austin FC took overall, and the intercepted nine passes.
Philadelphia Union Is Coming Off A Draw
The Philadelphia Union will be looking to get back on the winning track after drawing their last match 1-1 vs. Sporting Kansas City. This match took place on the road, and the Union were a heavy underdog, with a money line payout of +320.
The two combined goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals. This was the first time in four matches that the Union played a match that finished short of the three-goal line.
Philadelphia’s attack took just two shots on goal and seven shots overall. Midfielder Alejandro Bedoya was the only player to score for the Union, with his goal coming on his second shot on goal.
On the defensive end, the Union intercepted 10 passes and didn’t have a single block shot. Goalie Oliver Semmle finished with six saves on Sporting Kansas City’s seven shots on goal.
Seattle Sounders vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
Given that this match is being played at Philadelphia, we see it ending in a 1-1 draw, which is listed at +232. Both teams are projected to finish with four shots on goal, and our top projected goal scorer for the match is Raul Ruidiaz for the Sounders. As for Philadelphia, look for Thai Baribo to find the back of the net. Coming into the match, the Union have been the better offensive team, as they are 6th in shooting percentage and facing a Seattle club that is 26th in goals scored.
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Last updated:March 5, 2024 Philadelphia Union, Seattle Sounders FC