Seattle Sounders vs Austin FC predictions, Aug 19, 2026

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Seattle Sounders

Austin FC

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As the Seattle Sounders prepare to face Austin FC on August 19, 2026, fans can expect a clash with significant implications for both teams in the MLS standings. The Sounders, playing on their home turf, have struggled recently, managing just one victory in their last five outings. Their inability to secure points has raised questions about their tactical consistency and performance under pressure.

Conversely, Austin FC arrives with a slightly more favorable form, having claimed two wins in their last four matches. This positive trajectory suggests they may have found a rhythm that could pose challenges for Seattle. Austin’s potential to exploit defensive weaknesses will be crucial, especially against a Sounders side that may be feeling the weight of recent defeats.

The odds reflect this competitive landscape, with Seattle favored at 1.64 to win at home, while Austin’s odds sit at 4.6. Both teams will likely focus on consolidating their defensive structures while seeking opportunities to capitalize on the other’s vulnerabilities. Given the Sounders’ urgent need for a positive result and Austin’s current momentum, this match promises to be tightly contested. However, outcomes in soccer remain inherently unpredictable.

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Seattle
56.7%
Draw
22.9%
Austin
20.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 1.63 4.10 4.60
betsson 1.72 3.90 4.25
MarathonBet 1.67 4.48 4.77
Pinnacle 1.7 4.05 4.49
Best for US Customers 1.61 4.10 4.80

Latest Results

12.08.26 Seattle Sounders FC – Chivas Guadalajara – 1:2
09.08.26 Seattle Sounders FC – Querétaro FC – 3:0
05.08.26 Deportivo Toluca – Seattle Sounders FC – 3:0
01.08.26 Portland Timbers – Seattle Sounders FC – 2:1
25.07.26 Philadelphia Union – Seattle Sounders FC – 1:0
06.08.26 Austin FC – Club Tijuana – 2:0
01.08.26 Colorado Rapids – Austin FC – 1:0
25.07.26 Houston Dynamo – Austin FC – 3:0
22.07.26 Austin FC – Seattle Sounders FC – 3:1
23.05.26 St. Louis City SC – Austin FC – 3:0

Facts

  • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/16~finals) and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Seattle won 2.
  • Recent form of Seattle has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Seattle may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Seattle is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Seattle won 5 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 13:9. (average 1.2:0.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Seattle won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 6:2. (average 1.2:0.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.07.26 Austin FC – Seattle Sounders FC – 3:1
    21.09.25 Austin FC – Seattle Sounders FC – 2:1
    28.06.25 Seattle Sounders FC – Austin FC – 2:0
    13.07.24 Austin FC – Seattle Sounders FC – 0:1
    02.03.24 Seattle Sounders FC – Austin FC – 0:0

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Vancouver Whitecaps 17 10 4 3 38:17 21 34
    2 Los Angeles FC 19 10 4 5 35:19 16 34
    3 San Jose Earthquakes 18 10 3 5 37:24 13 33
    4 Houston Dynamo 18 10 2 6 27:24 3 32
    5 Real Salt Lake 17 8 3 6 29:25 4 27
    6 FC Dallas 18 7 6 5 32:25 7 27
    7 St. Louis City 18 7 5 6 24:24 0 26
    8 Portland Timbers 18 7 3 8 33:33 0 24
    9 Seattle Sounders 17 7 3 7 20:22 -2 24
    10 Minnesota United 18 6 6 6 20:25 -5 24
    11 Colorado Rapids 18 7 1 10 27:25 2 22
    12 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 5 7 7 24:29 -5 22
    13 San Diego FC 18 5 6 7 32:29 3 21
    14 Austin FC 18 4 5 9 22:36 -14 17
    15 Sporting Kansas City 18 4 2 12 18:46 -28 14

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 18 12 4 2 35:14 21 40
    2 Inter Miami 18 11 5 2 45:32 13 38
    3 New England Revolution 18 9 3 6 28:23 5 30
    4 Chicago Fire 17 9 2 6 32:23 9 29
    5 New York City 18 7 5 6 31:24 7 26
    6 FC Cincinnati 18 7 5 6 45:44 1 26
    7 Charlotte 18 7 4 7 29:27 2 25
    8 New York Red Bulls 18 7 4 7 29:39 -10 25
    9 DC United 18 5 8 5 26:29 -3 23
    10 Orlando City 18 6 2 10 30:47 -17 20
    11 Columbus Crew 18 5 5 8 26:28 -2 20
    12 Toronto FC 18 3 8 7 24:32 -8 17
    13 Philadelphia Union 18 4 4 10 25:33 -8 16
    14 CF Montreal 18 4 4 10 24:35 -11 16
    15 Atlanta Utd 18 3 3 12 19:33 -14 12

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