Seattle Sounders vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Seattle Sounders vs Sporting Kansas City

Seattle Sounders host Sporting Kansas City in this MLS match at Lumen Field, with kick-off set for 21:15 on Sunday 24 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Keen on BTTS Yes

There could be goals from both Seattle and Sporting KC which leads us to a confident BTTS Yes wager. We’re especially taken by the -154 available when it comes to the teams scoring.

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3-2 Win for Sounders in Pair’s Previous Clash

Seattle Sounders were beaten last game and this was on the road at Allianz Field. Minnesota United claimed a 1-0 victory. Brian Schmetzer's side dominated possession with 64% of the ball and recorded four shots on target.

Sporting Kansas City have now lost three consecutive matches. Away from home in their previous game, Orlando City won 3-1 at Inter&Co Stadium. The Missouri team recorded 45% possession and had four shots on goal, while Dejan Joveljic found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Seattle have landed victories in their last two encounters against Sporting. Away at Children's Mercy Park, the most recent scoreline was 3-2 which came after a 2-0 home win at Lumen Field. The previous 10 H2H games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Seattle Sounders	26	11	8	7	43	36	7	43:36	41
24	Sporting KC	26	6	6	14	37	50	-13	37:50	24

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Seattle have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Brian Schmetzer's men have averaged 54.4% possession and 4.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.7 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 3.4 corners.

Top scorer Danny Musovski has found the net 5 times, Albert Rusnak 3, with Pedro De la Vega and Jesus Ferreira both scoring 2. Albert Rusnak, Pedro De la Vega and Paul Rothrock are the leading assists makers with 2.

Sporting KC have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 4.5 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Missouri side average 43.7% possession, 5.0 corners taken and 4.7 corners against them, while 2.2 goals have been conceded from 13.2 attempts and 6.4 shots on goal.

Dejan Joveljic has top scored with 5, while Santiago Munoz and Erik Thommy are next best on 2. Manu Garcia is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Seattle Sounders predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Frei (GK), Alex Roldan, Yeimar Gomez, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou Tolo, Obed Vargas, Cristian Roldan, Paul Rothrock, Jesús Ferreira, Reed Baker-Whiting, Osaze De Rosario.

Sporting KC predicted lineup (4-4-2): John Pulskamp (GK), Khiry Shelton, Robert Voloder, Jansen Miller, Tim Leibold, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Zorhan Bassong, Jake Davis, Santiago Muñóz, Dejan Joveljić, Mason Toye.

Seattle Sounders vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction & Betting Tips

Be fully equipped for Seattle Sounders vs Sporting Kansas City with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, valuable corners advice, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

The BTTS Yes betting option really stands out at odds of -154. We think that this price is worth taking for this MLS showdown, with the two teams capable of finding the net.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the MLS experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Seattle Sounders vs Sporting Kansas City league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Seattle games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Seattle games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Seattle games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 SKC games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 SKC games on the road.

BTTS Yes Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 60.6% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Seattle 2 - 1 Sporting KC

We’re predicting Seattle to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +650. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Paul Rothrock Over 0.5 Shots On Target -128

Paul Rothrock (Seattle) is available at -128 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Paul Rothrock Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+245

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-109

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Jesús Ferreira To Score +205

Jesús Ferreira (Seattle) is available to find the net at +205. Using all evidence, we are happy to back him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Jesús Ferreira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+195

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+123

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -130

It’s been ten straight Seattle home matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We’re willing to wager the -130 when it comes to the sides being short of the Total Corners line which looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Seattle

Total

8.00 4.60 3.40

Home

8.10 4.70 3.40

Away

9.30 4.70 4.60

Sporting KC

Total

9.70 5.00 4.70

Home

9.80 5.50 4.30

Away

9.30 2.80 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-116

Under 10.5

-122

Seattle Corners

Over 6.5

-115

Under 6.5

-123

Sporting KC Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-102

Most Corners

1

-294

X

+800

2

+310

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Seattle Sounders vs Sporting Kansas City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Running Scared of Sounders Victory

Seattle Sounders are overwhelming -278 favourites to win this MLS clash based on the latest betting odds. The bookmakers afford them a 74% probability of claiming the spoils. Sporting Kansas City are trading at a much larger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +550.

Backing Seattle -1.25 on the Asian Handicap splits your stake between -1 and -1.5 at -135. You need a two-goal margin of victory against Sporting for a full payout and there’s money back on half your stake if they win by one.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -164.

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Full-Time Result

1

-278

X

+460

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

-120

X

+180

2

+460

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-667

X2

+195

Draw No Bet

1

-667

2

+360

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-135

2 Hcp +1.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+195

Over 2.5

-250

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+118

Danny Musovski Favourite to Score the First Goal

Danny Musovski is the market leader at +450 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Danny Musovski (Seattle)

First

+125

Anytime

+450

Jesús Ferreira (Seattle)

First

+195

Anytime

+550

Paul Rothrock (Seattle)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Stephen Afrifa (SKC)

First

+300

Anytime

+950

Pedro De La Vega (Seattle)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Cristian Roldan (Seattle)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Daniel Salloi (SKC)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Jon Bell (Seattle)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Alex Roldan (Seattle)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Obed Vargas (Seattle)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Khiry Shelton (SKC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Yeimar Gómez (Seattle)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Jesús Ferreira (Seattle)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+123

Paul Rothrock (Seattle)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-109

Stephen Afrifa (SKC)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-139

Pedro De La Vega (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-149

Daniel Salloi (SKC)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-172

Cristian Roldan (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-182

Danny Musovski (Seattle)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-263

Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-278

Alex Roldan (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-435

Khiry Shelton (SKC)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Jon Bell (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-476

Obed Vargas (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-500

Yeimar Gómez (Seattle)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-500

Seattle Bidding to Continue Unbeaten Home Run

Seattle have not tasted defeat at Lumen Field in four straight matches. The Sounders have racked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Sporting have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Seattle enjoyed a 2-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Sporting at Lumen Field. The previous 6 H2H matches at Lumen Field have resulted in four Sporting victories and two Seattle wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Seattle Sounders Home Stats		5-2-3	3.30	1.80	1.50	5	5	6	4
Sporting Kansas City Away Stats		3-2-5	3.40	1.50	1.90	8	2	7	3

• 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

Seattle Sounders vs Sporting Kansas City Lineups & Team News

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