- Recent form: FC Dallas have won four and drawn one of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Recent form: Seattle Sounders have won three and drawn two of their last five games in all competitions.
- Player stat: Petar Musa has scored 18 goals in 23 MLS 2026 appearances for Dallas.
An MLS 2026 classic clash awaits in Frisco
FC Dallas have won two of their last three matches, a 2-1 home win over Portland Timbers, a 0-0 draw with Austin FC and a 1-0 victory over LAFC, so they come into this matchup with Los Toros riding the wave of confidence.
Los Toros, who sit 4th in MLS 2026 with 47 points from 27 games, are rightfully the favorites here at 1.63, but Seattle Sounders, who are 13th with 38 points from 27, are coming up from even further back and will be chasing the game. The Rave Green have won their last three games, including the most recent two against Minnesota United and Sporting Kansas City at home, so they will also arrive in Frisco with real momentum.
Dallas vs Seattle will be a chess match
Tactical battle
This is a classic MLS 2026 chess matchup between Dallas' high-pressing, compact and aggressive style, which head coach Eric Quill has implemented since his appointment on 20 November 2024, and Seattle's possession-first, positional overload buildup, which has been Brian Schmetzer's recipe since 2 November 2016.
Key players
This is a meeting between Dallas' sharpest finisher, Petar Musa, who has 18 goals in 23 appearances, and Seattle's chief creator, Albert Rusnak, who has 11 assists in 25 games (4 in his last 5) as the attack has hummed.
Home advantage
FC Dallas have won six, drawn five and lost two of their 13 home matches in MLS 2026 while Seattle have won three, drawn five and lost five of their 13 away games so Los Toros have the home advantage in terms of table and record.
Seattle can give Dallas a scare
Seattle have a slight psychological advantage after winning the last three head-to-head meetings, but Dallas haven't beaten Seattle in their last two home meetings, so there is still some hoodoo about this matchup for Los Toros.
- Seattle have conceded 15 goals in 13 away matches in MLS 2026 so they can be nicked on the road, but they don't usually fold and Dallas have only conceded 20 goals at Toyota Stadium, USA, an average of 1.54 per game.
- Seattle haven't lost in their recent away matches, with 2 ties and 0 wins, so we think the Rave Green can make this a competitive game on Thursday.
- Odds on offer for this game favor goals and chances at both ends, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.5 and both teams to score at 1.53.
- Dallas are the likelier to edge it on form, table position and home record, but Seattle are coming in on the back of a 3-match winning streak so we're going for a draw no bet option on the visitors here.
