Seattle Sounders vs San Diego FC - Match Preview
- Seattle Sounders are unbeaten at home in MLS 2025 (W4, D2).
- San Diego FC have won three and lost three of their six away MLS 2025 fixtures.
Sounders can be a formidable force at home
Brian Schmetzer’s Seattle Sounders will take some stopping on Thursday when they face San Diego FC in a match that is redolent of two sides with different playing styles. This Seattle Sounders vs San Diego FC preview highlights the tactical battle expected in this clash.
Schmetzer’s men like to press hard in a 4-2-3-1 system, smothering the opposition and getting bodies behind the ball to create opportunities to counter-attack.
The Sounders are averaging 2.50 home goals per game in MLS 2025, which tells us that they are scoring plenty when they get forward and conceding just 0.83 per game at Lumen Field.
Seattle are 12th in MLS 2025, with 23 points from 15 games, but they are coming into this fixture after a run of three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five. Albert Rusnak leads the line for the Sounders with seven MLS goals in 14 appearances, and has scored 5 of the club’s last 9 goals and he is Seattle’s main goal threat.
Varas has San Diegans ticking nicely
Mikey Varas has done a fine job since he took over in September 2024, fashioning a San Diego FC team that are comfortable on the ball and know how to control a game in a 4-3-1-2 structure.
San Diego FC are fourth in the MLS 2025 table with 27 points from 15 matches and are clearly a playoff contender.
San Diego FC have been impressive away, so they are comfortable on the road at the moment.
San Diego FC’s away average of 1.67 goals-per-game is not bad, but they can improve on the front end of things, although they will have enough to cause Seattle problems on Thursday according to our Seattle Sounders vs San Diego FC prediction.
Anders Dreyer is the team’s chief goal threat with six in 15 MLS appearances this year and he has been giving defenders a hard time.
Ryan Kent has been the creative force behind Seattle Sounders’ recent successes with three assists in their previous five matches.
Seattle should have the edge
Seattle Sounders are a 1.82 favorite for this match, which is understandable given their unbeaten home record in 2025 and the fact that San Diego FC are 4.50 outsiders. The current Seattle Sounders vs San Diego FC odds reflect the home side’s perceived dominance.
However, the visitors are in great form, winning four and drawing one of their previous five matches, so it could be a tough game for the hosts.
But with the home advantage and Schmetzer’s system working so well at Lumen Field, the hosts should have enough to edge this one. In our Seattle Sounders vs San Diego FC prediction, the hosts are tipped to narrowly secure the win.
There is an added dimension to this fixture as both teams are in the playoff places and Seattle will want to get revenge for the 3-0 defeat they suffered against San Diego seven weeks ago in the MLS 2025 head-to-head. For those considering wagering on the game, these Seattle Sounders vs San Diego FC betting tips suggest Seattle’s home form could be decisive.
