FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026

FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Seattle Asian Hcp +1 @ -123

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We’re going to side with Seattle +1 at odds of -123. This Asian Handicap wager has the upside of stakes returned if the visitors lose to Cincinnati by one goal. The ideal scenario is a win or draw.

Read our in-depth Cincinnati vs Seattle betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders Preview

FC Cincinnati meet Seattle Sounders at TQL Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 22 August.

FC Cincinnati last league match was a 2-1 win over New York City FC at TQL Stadium. That means it’s now been four MLS home victories on the bounce. Pat Noonan's team had most of the ball recording 56% possession and six shots on target, with Kenji Mboma Dem and Evander Ferreira each scoring one goal.

Seattle Sounders have been defeated in eight consecutive games. They were recently beaten at home to Austin FC by a 2-1 scoreline at Lumen Field. The Washington State outfit had 46% possession and totalled seven shots on goal, with Stuart Russell Hawkins finding the net.

H2H: Cincinnati Beat Sounders Last Time Out

It was Cincinnati who came out on top when they last played Seattle. At TQL Stadium, a 1-0 home win was recorded. The past 3 H2H meetings have featured one Cincinnati victory, one Seattle win and a draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Seattle Sounders	27	10	8	9	35	35	0	35:35	38
19	FC Cincinnati	26	8	9	9	55	64	-9	55:64	33

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.9 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. Cincinnati have had 48.8% possession and 3.4 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.3 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 16.7 attempts, while being awarded 6.9 corners.

Evander Ferreira leads the way with 10 goals, Kevin Denkey has 5, with Kenji Mboma Dem and two others on 4. Evander Ferreira is the top assists maker with 9.

Seattle have 1 victory, 8 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 13.4 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. The Sounders average 50.8% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts.

Stuart Russell Hawkins is the leading scorer along with five others, with 1 goals on the board each. Albert Rusnak is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Samuel Gidi, Miles Robinson, Andrei Chirila, Ender Echenique, Gerardo Valenzuela, Brian Anunga, Bryan Ramirez, Evander Ferreira, Kenji Mboma Dem, Tom Barlow.

Seattle Sounders confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Andrew Thomas (GK), Stuart Russell Hawkins, Ryan Sailor, Antino Lopez, Kalani Rienzi, Paul Rothrock, Edson Carli, Peter Kingston, Snyder Brunell, Sebastian Gomez, Osaze De Rosario.

Main Match Prediction

We will take Seattle +1 for this MLS clash at -123. This means a nice return from this wager if they win or draw and we think the visitors have the potential to get the right result.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +1 line has been covered by Seattle in 10 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Seattle in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in any of their last 3 games against Seattle.

We’re always focused on the MLS form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

The best betting sites make it a 55.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 2 - 2 Seattle

There are attractive odds of +750 when it comes to a 2-2 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paul Rothrock Over 0.5 Shots On Target +112

Paul Rothrock (Seattle) can be backed to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal at +112. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Paul Rothrock Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

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Pavel Bucha to Score +450

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati) has scored three goals in his past five MLS matches. We’re happy to take the +450 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Pavel Bucha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+480

First

+1500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Seattle Over 3.5 Corners -152

There’s been an average of 4.40 corners for Seattle in their past 10 games, with the corner count against Cincinnati going over 3.5 in their last four matches. We’re happy to back the -152 when it comes to Seattle covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cincinnati

Total

10.30 3.40 6.90

Home

9.40 4.30 5.10

Away

9.90 4.60 5.30

Seattle

Total

9.50 4.40 5.10

Home

10.30 5.20 5.10

Away

10.80 4.20 6.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-147

Cincinnati Corners

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-109

Seattle Corners

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-192

X

+700

2

+185

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FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favourites are 61% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with FC Cincinnati being priced at -156 to come away with a victory in this MLS encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Seattle Sounders are available at +335.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Cincinnati are -102 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Seattle are +310 and the draw is priced at +163.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -263.

It’s great that you can tap into hundreds of markets for every MLS game. Each of the leading football betting sites provide exciting pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

-156

X

+330

2

+335

Half-Time Result

1

-102

X

+163

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-500

X2

+118

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+220

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-130

2 Hcp +0.75

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+215

Over 2.5

-294

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-263

No

+180

Kevin Denkey is the market leader at +290 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+290

Anytime

-130

Evander (Cincinnati)

First

+320

Anytime

-115

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+700

Anytime

+210

Danny Musovski (Seattle)

First

+750

Anytime

+220

Albert Rusnák (Seattle)

First

+750

Anytime

+230

Jesús Ferreira (Seattle)

First

+950

Anytime

+300

Paul Rothrock (Seattle)

First

+1100

Anytime

+340

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+1500

Anytime

+480

Cristian Roldan (Seattle)

First

+1600

Anytime

+500

Hassani Dotson (Seattle)

First

+1900

Anytime

+600

Kyle Smith (Cincinnati)

First

+1900

Anytime

+600

Teenage Hadebe (Cincinnati)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Alvas Powell (Cincinnati)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Miles Robinson (Cincinnati)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Obinna Nwobodo (Cincinnati)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Nick Hagglund (Cincinnati)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Matt Miazga (Cincinnati)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Brian Anunga (Cincinnati)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Danny Musovski (Seattle)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Albert Rusnák (Seattle)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Evander (Cincinnati)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Jesús Ferreira (Seattle)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Paul Rothrock (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Cristian Roldan (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-

Hassani Dotson (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Kyle Smith (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Teenage Hadebe (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Miles Robinson (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Nick Hagglund (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Matt Miazga (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Brian Anunga (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Alvas Powell (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Obinna Nwobodo (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Cincinnati have clocked up four straight wins at TQL Stadium. Pat Noonan's team have managed seven victories, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 3.00 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

Seattle have suffered a four match losing run away from home. The Washington State outfit have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

When the sides last met at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati beat Seattle 1-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Cincinnati Home Stats		7-1-2	5.00	3.00	2.00	7	3	7	3
Seattle Sounders Away Stats		3-2-5	1.70	0.70	1.00	3	7	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Cincinnati vs Seattle team news before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS together with updated injury news.

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