- 1 Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC : a clash that could kickstart two teams in need of a spark
- 2 Austin will look to use home advantage
- 3 Seattle are trying to halt the slide
- 4 Likely line-ups :
- 5 MLS prediction : Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information that can change
- 9 Your role
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
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Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC : a clash that could kickstart two teams in need of a spark 
The return of league action gives Austin FC a timely chance to drag themselves out of the mess. Struggling badly for weeks, the Texas club host Seattle Sounders, who are also short on confidence after a run of poor results that has stalled their strong start to the season.
While Seattle sit higher in the Western Conference, both teams come into this one needing a response. The hosts want to end their winless run, while the Sounders are out to wipe out the heavy defeat they took against Portland before the break.
Austin will look to use home advantage 
Austin have been going through a rough spell, picking up just one point from their last four MLS matches. Even so, the Texans have a few reasons to hope as the league resumes, not least their decent record at home, where they have still shown they can go toe to toe with some of the conference heavyweights.
Myrto Uzuni remains the main threat in attack for the Verdes. The Albania international has scored more than half his goals at home this season, and his finishing will once again be vital if his side are to get back to winning ways. Christian Ramirez also brings experience in the final third.
The recent results are hardly inspiring, but Austin have often been a tough out in front of their own fans. The win over Seattle in their last meeting at Q2 Stadium is another positive marker heading into this latest showdown.
Seattle are trying to halt the slide 
Seattle’s momentum has completely gone the other way in recent weeks. Brian Schmetzer’s side are on a three-match losing streak, including a brutal 5-1 hammering by the Portland Timbers, a result that exposed their defensive problems for all to see.
The absence of several key players, including Cristian Roldan, only makes life harder for the Sounders. Paul Rothrock and Albert Rusnak will need to shoulder more of the attacking burden if Seattle are to get a flatlining forward line moving again.
Even with that poor run, Seattle still have a strong squad and their away form has been decent this season. They know, though, that another slip-up could see them slide further in a Western Conference that remains as tight as ever.
Likely line-ups :
Austin FC : Stuver ; Desler, Svatok, Bell, Biro ; Pereira ; Torres, Rosales, Wolff, Gallagher ; Ramirez.
Seattle Sounders FC : Thomas ; Kossa-Rienzi, Lopez, Regan, Nouhou ; Brunell, Dotson ; Ferreira, Rusnak, Rothrock ; Morris.
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MLS prediction : Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC
Austin FC or draw
Austin are not exactly rolling into this one in top gear, but Seattle have plenty of questions hanging over them too after three straight defeats. The Sounders have just shipped five against Portland and will need a lot more stability if they are to leave with all three points.
The Texans can lean on their home record, where they have looked a very different side this season. With Uzuni in good form in front of their own fans and an opponent low on belief, Austin have the tools to go up against one of the Western Conference’s benchmark sides.
Given the current issues facing both teams, the double chance on Austin looks like a smart play. The hosts appear well placed to avoid defeat in front of their supporters against a Seattle side still stung by their recent bad run.
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