Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United FC — MLS at Lumen Field.
- Seattle Sounders FC 13 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Minnesota United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | Portland Timbers | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Aug | FC Dallas | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Aug | Portland Timbers | A | 6–2 | W |
| 05 Aug | FC Dallas | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Aug | Houston Dynamo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | Sporting Kansas City | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Aug | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Aug | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Seattle Sounders FC | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #23 |
| 24 | Points | 22 |
| 13 | Played | 15 |
| 7 / 3 / 3 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 5 |
| 17 | Scored | 18 |
| 11 | Conceded | 22 |
| +6 | GD | -4 |
| 1.85 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 54% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Minnesota United FC this season
Minnesota United FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC are 21st (24 pts). Minnesota United FC are 23rd (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Minnesota United FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Seattle Sounders FC and Minnesota United FC get this one started.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Seattle Sounders FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' It looks surprising Minnesota United FC does not make any changes. Ethan Finlay has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrian Heath might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Franco Fragapane is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Seattle Sounders FC tonight.
- 22' Seattle Sounders FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Joao Paulo on 22.
- 27' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Minnesota United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 32' The travelling Minnesota United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' That is a Yellow card for Seattle Sounders FC. Yeimar Gomez will be fuming at that decision.
- 42' Minnesota United FC is showing some good football. However, Minnesota United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 47' The referee calls foul for Osvaldo Alonso. He receives a Yellow card.
- 49' The referee shows Minnesota United FC player a Yellow card on 49.
- 54' Seattle Sounders FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Minnesota United FC backline.
- 59' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Brad Smith. He replaces Jimmy Medranda on 64 minute.
- 66' The Minnesota United FC bench stirs into life. Adrien Hunou is withdrawn and Fanendo Adi gets his opportunity.
- 70' Minnesota United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jacori Hayes is hanging Franco Fragapane on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Seattle Sounders FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Chase Gasper is booked for Minnesota United FC — Yellow card on 77.
- 78' Seattle Sounders FC make a change. Joshua Atencio trudges off to be replaced by Fredy Montero on 78 minutes.
- 83' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 84' That is a Yellow card for Minnesota United FC. Jacori Hayes will be fuming at that decision.
- 88' The Seattle Sounders FC bench stirs into life. Will Bruin is withdrawn and Alex Roldan gets his opportunity.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Shane O'Neill.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Seattle Sounders FC and Minnesota United FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 20
-
94
Jimmy Medranda ↓ Brad Smith 64'
- 22
- 10
- 24
- 5
-
17
Will Bruin ↓ Alex Roldan 88'
- 28
- 27
-
84
Joshua Atencio ↓ Fredy Montero 78'
Bench
-
12
Fredy Montero ↑ 78'
- 30
-
11
Brad Smith ↑ 64'
-
7
Cristian Roldan ↑ 64'
-
16
Alex Roldan ↑ 88'
- 75
- 23
- 45
- 92
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
Minnesota United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
23
Adrien Hunou ↓ Fanendo Adi 66'
- 19
- 1
- 6
- 20
- 15
- 13
-
7
Franco Fragapane ↓ Jacori Hayes 70'
- 31
- 77
Bench
-
5
Jacori Hayes ↑ 70'
- 22
- 14
- 8
-
9
Fanendo Adi ↑ 66'
- 97
- 99
- 26
Coach
Adrian Heath
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Ruidiaz | 6 |
| Will Bruin | 3 |
| Joao Paulo | 3 |
| Robin Lod | 3 |
| Gustav Svensson | 2 |
| Jordan Morris | 2 |
| Cristian Roldan | 2 |
| Kelvin Yeboah | 2 |
Head to Head
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2021-09-11
Seattle Sounders FC
1–0
Minnesota United FC
W
2021-08-30
Seattle Sounders FC
0–2
Portland Timbers
L
2021-08-21
Columbus Crew SC
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2021-08-19
FC Dallas
0–1
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2021-08-16
Portland Timbers
2–6
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2021-08-05
Seattle Sounders FC
1–1
FC Dallas
D
Minnesota United FC Form
2021-09-11
Seattle Sounders FC
1–0
Minnesota United FC
L
2021-08-29
Houston Dynamo
1–2
Minnesota United FC
W
2021-08-21
Minnesota United FC
0–0
Sporting Kansas City
D
2021-08-18
San Jose Earthquakes
1–1
Minnesota United FC
D
2021-08-14
Minnesota United FC
0–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2021-08-08
Minnesota United FC
2–0
Houston Dynamo
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29
Seattle Sounders FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Minnesota United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Seattle Sounders FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Seattle Sounders FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Minnesota United FC
48%
Seattle Sounders FC or Minnesota United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Seattle Sounders FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.8%
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
4.5%
1 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Seattle Sounders FC
| Handicap | Seattle Sounders FC covers | Push | Minnesota United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 25% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Minnesota United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

