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Seattle building momentum after Club World Cup
The Seattle Sounders may not have left the Club World Cup with wins, but their performances against Botafogo, Atletico Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain seemed to flip a switch. Since returning from that competition, Seattle has gone 7-1-4 in all competitions, rediscovering their trademark defensive organization while getting timely goals.
That run has lifted Seattle to 41 points on the season (11-7-8), keeping them firmly in the playoff picture and one of the toughest home teams to face in MLS.
For bettors following this surge, Seattle’s recent consistency has made them a popular side in MLS picks, especially at Lumen Field.
Sporting KC facing long trip and cold form
While the Sounders have climbed, Sporting Kansas City arrive in Seattle on the opposite trajectory. SKC are winless in their last five matches (0-4-1), including last weekend’s 3-1 loss to Orlando City in a weather-delayed match that stretched nearly six hours.
Dejan Joveljic continues to be the bright spot for Kansas City, scoring his 14th goal of the campaign, but the team’s defensive issues and lack of consistency on the road have left them stuck near the bottom of the Western Conference with just 24 points (6-14-6).
| Team | Record | Last 5 Matches | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Sounders | 11-7-8 (41 pts) | 2-1-2 | 6 | 3 |
| Sporting KC | 6-14-6 (24 pts) | 0-4-1 | 4 | 11 |
For SKC, the challenge isn’t just form but fatigue, as they travel nearly 5,000 miles from back-to-back road matches in Orlando and Seattle.
What to expect Sunday night
The Sounders saw their 10-match unbeaten streak in MLS play end last week with a narrow 1-0 loss at Minnesota United, then played to a scoreless draw midweek against Puebla in the Leagues Cup before advancing on penalties. Both opponents clogged the back line with five defenders, frustrating Seattle’s attack.
Sporting KC, however, typically plays with a traditional back four, which could allow Seattle’s attack more space. That should benefit key creators like Albert Rusnák and the wingers who thrive in transition.
Seattle and SKC last met on July 12, a wild 3-2 victory for the Sounders. Seattle stormed out to a 3-0 lead thanks to goals from Jordan Morris, Albert Rusnák, and Jesús Ferreira, before SKC fought back with a pair of penalty kicks from Joveljic and Santiago Muñoz. With Morris and Rusnák both sidelined this time, others will need to step up for Seattle.
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Betting outlook
Seattle are heavy favorites at home given their recent form and Sporting’s road struggles. The Sounders have conceded just three goals in their past five matches, while SKC have given up 11 in that same span.
Fans looking at the markets can check the latest MLS scores and odds for updated lines and dive into the MLS expert betting guide for insights on totals, props, and player goal markets.
What’s at stake
Seattle are aiming to keep pace with Western Conference leaders like Los Angeles FC and the LA Galaxy, while Sporting KC are desperate to stop the bleeding and salvage momentum before the playoff race slips away completely.
The contrast couldn’t be clearer: a surging Sounders side with confidence brimming, and a struggling SKC team battling fatigue and poor form. Sunday night in Seattle could either reinforce those narratives — or flip them upside down.
