Seattle Sounders will face off against Minnesota United in a Leagues Cup clash at Lumen Field on Friday. Seattle is coming off a 3-0 loss to Los Angeles FC, while Minnesota United defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 in their previous match.
Seattle will look to bounce back after ending an eight-match unbeaten run, while Minnesota United ended a lengthy winless streak with their victory over San Jose. The Sounders have a strong record at home, only suffering one defeat since May and posting six clean sheets at Lumen Field this year.
On the other hand, Minnesota United will aim for consecutive victories for the first time since early June. The Loons have struggled in away Leagues Cup matches but managed to defeat the Columbus Crew in penalties in the 2023 round of 32.
In terms of team news, Seattle’s Braudilio Rodrigues is unlikely to feature due to injury, while Stuart Hawkins and Josh Atencio are unavailable due to international duty. Minnesota’s DJ Taylor, Wil Trapp, Clint Irwin, and Hugo Bacharach are dealing with injuries.
Predicted lineups include players like Jordan Morris and Nicolas Lodeiro for Seattle, and Bongokuhle Hlongwane for Minnesota United. The prediction for the match is a 2-1 victory for Seattle Sounders, given their strong defensive record in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference.
Fans can expect an exciting match between two MLS teams looking to advance in the Leagues Cup tournament.
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