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Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls predictions, Sep 05, 2026

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**Match Preview: Seattle Sounders vs. New York Red Bulls**

On September 5, 2026, the Seattle Sounders FC will host the New York Red Bulls at home in a pivotal MLS clash. Both teams enter this matchup struggling for form, with each securing just one victory in their last five outings. The Sounders, holding a slight edge in bookmaker odds at 1.82 for a home win, will look to leverage their home advantage and crowd support to reclaim momentum in the league.

Tactically, Seattle is known for their strong possession game and pressing style, aiming to dominate the midfield. Their ability to utilize width and create scoring opportunities through overlapping runs is essential to unlocking the Red Bulls, who tend to set up defensively and counterattack swiftly.

The Red Bulls, priced at 3.75 for an away win, are likely to implement a disciplined defensive setup, relying on quick transitions to capitalize on any Seattle mistakes. With a model prediction indicating a 52.7% chance of a home victory and a likely scoreline of 2:1, this match presents a tightly contested encounter.

While Seattle may appear more favored, both teams’ recent inconsistencies underline the unpredictability of this encounter, making a range of outcomes feasible.

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Seattle
52.3%		 Draw
22.8%		 NY Red Bulls
24.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.78 4.20 3.70
1.88 3.90 3.79
1.74 4.20 3.90
1.82 4.63 3.75 Watch and Bet
1.82 4.27 3.62
1.79 3.95 3.80

Latest Results

29.08.26 Seattle Sounders FC – Chicago Fire – 2:2
22.08.26 FC Cincinnati – Seattle Sounders FC – 1:1
19.08.26 Seattle Sounders FC – Austin FC – 1:2
16.08.26 Seattle Sounders FC – Vancouver Whitecaps – 0:2
12.08.26 Seattle Sounders FC – Chivas Guadalajara – 1:2		 29.08.26 New York Red Bulls – Philadelphia Union – 1:3
22.08.26 New York Red Bulls – Chicago Fire – 1:1
19.08.26 New York Red Bulls – Nashville SC – 0:1
15.08.26 Atlanta United – New York Red Bulls – 2:1
01.08.26 New York Red Bulls – Orlando City – 3:2

Facts

  • A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 12 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/16~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Seattle won 3.
  • Neither of the teams is performing well right now.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Seattle is the team to beat.
  • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Seattle won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 15:15. (average 1.7:1.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Seattle won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 11:5. (average 2.2:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    27.05.23 Seattle Sounders FC – New York Red Bulls – 1:0
    15.09.19 Seattle Sounders FC – New York Red Bulls – 4:2
    13.06.18 New York Red Bulls – Seattle Sounders FC – 2:1
    19.03.17 Seattle Sounders FC – New York Red Bulls – 3:1
    19.06.16 New York Red Bulls – Seattle Sounders FC – 2:0

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Vancouver Whitecaps 21 13 4 4 48:18 30 43
    2 Houston Dynamo 22 12 3 7 30:26 4 39
    3 Los Angeles FC 23 10 6 7 36:22 14 36
    4 San Jose Earthquakes 22 10 4 8 39:33 6 34
    5 FC Dallas 21 9 6 6 38:34 4 33
    6 St. Louis City 21 9 6 6 30:27 3 33
    7 Colorado Rapids 22 10 1 11 31:28 3 31
    8 San Diego FC 22 8 6 8 40:33 7 30
    9 Minnesota United 22 7 8 7 30:32 -2 29
    10 Real Salt Lake 21 8 4 9 34:33 1 28
    11 Portland Timbers 22 8 4 10 39:39 0 28
    12 Seattle Sounders 21 7 5 9 24:29 -5 26
    13 Los Angeles Galaxy 23 6 8 9 28:35 -7 26
    14 Austin FC 22 6 6 10 28:41 -13 24
    15 Sporting Kansas City 22 4 3 15 20:54 -34 15

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 22 16 4 2 47:17 30 52
    2 Inter Miami 22 12 6 4 56:41 15 42
    3 Chicago Fire 21 11 4 6 39:28 11 37
    4 Charlotte 22 10 5 7 40:32 8 35
    5 New England Revolution 21 10 4 7 33:26 7 34
    6 FC Cincinnati 22 8 7 7 49:51 -2 31
    7 New York City 22 7 7 8 36:31 5 28
    8 New York Red Bulls 22 7 5 10 32:46 -14 26
    9 Orlando City 22 7 4 11 37:54 -17 25
    10 Toronto FC 22 5 10 7 32:38 -6 25
    11 DC United 22 5 10 7 28:36 -8 25
    12 Philadelphia Union 22 6 6 10 34:39 -5 24
    13 Atlanta Utd 22 6 3 13 25:38 -13 21
    14 CF Montreal 22 5 6 11 30:46 -16 21
    15 Columbus Crew 21 5 5 11 30:36 -6 20

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