New York City FC (home)
- New York City FC have won 11 and lost five of their 16 home MLS 2025 games, conceding just 19 goals.
- The hosts, who sit 9th in the table on 56 points from 33 matches to Seattle’s 52 in 13th, have a better home record than away and have won two and lost one of their last three MLS 2025 matchups there; this makes the New York City FC vs Seattle Sounders betting tips especially interesting for home advantage.
Seattle Sounders (away)
- Seattle Sounders have won only four of their 16 away MLS 2025 matches, losing eight and conceding 27 goals.
- Seattle have won their two previous home games against Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake, but lost their last two away matches, something to keep in mind in the context of New York City FC vs Seattle Sounders betting tips.
Head-to-Head
Both clubs have had a few changes in tactics and personnel since last season, when they met in knockout rounds, so the new-look teams will look to show their stuff in this match. However, our New York City FC vs Seattle Sounders prediction is informed by both teams' recent form and these adjustments.
Key Players
- Alonso Martinez
- Alonso Martinez, with 17 goals in 29 MLS 2025 appearances, is NYCFC’s top scorer and a constant threat in the box.
- Danny Musovski
- Danny Musovski’s 14 goals from 30 MLS 2025 outings for the Sounders make him a strong candidate to hit the board, especially in transition.
Betting Insights
- NYCFC are listed as slight favourites at 2.12, with Seattle available at 3.1 and the draw at 3.6.
- Both teams to score is coming in at 1.48 and over 2.5 goals at 1.6, which suggests the oddsmakers expect goals at both ends on Saturday.
Prediction
This could be a chess match and Schmetzer’s tactical flexibility could keep Seattle in the game as long as his side can avoid going behind by more than a goal, but NYCFC are the most likely winners because of their strength at home and Seattle’s away record this season.
