Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Match Preview

In the second MLS game today, Seattle Sounders will host Vancouver Whitecaps, two sides that desperately need points to qualify in the next round of the competition, as they are both low in the standings.

In the first round of their group, Seattle played a bore draw against San Jose, while five days ago they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Chicago. They had a really bad performance and the defeat came deservedly. Today they seek victory in order to maintain their hopes for qualification. The team is counting a lot on their key player, Nicolas Lodeiro. They will enter the pitch aggressively, with one early goal in mind, to grab the three points. Will Bruin remains injured.

Vancouver Whitecaps faced a heavy 3-4 defeat in the last round, against San Jose, in a match where they had a 3-1 lead, but in the end, their many individual mistakes cost them the three points. Today they will try to get a positive result, as the following match will be against Chicago. Vancouver's attack is really good, but their defensive mistakes can often be decisive.

No option left for Seattle, as they have to take all three points today, to keep alive their hopes for qualification. On the other hand, Vancouver Whitecaps will not have an easy task here. I expect Seattle to get the three points today, trying to secure their victory from the first half. HT / FT 1-1 is my final call, offered at 2,55 odds.