Seattle Sounders vs Phoenix Rising tips and predictions

Phoenix Rising can deny hosts; unpopular deadlock beckons

This isn't a confident view but the short price for Seattle Sounders makes them a no-bet. Phoenix Rising don't look likely to get the win but they can make a match of it. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to get carried away with.

These sides have impressed at the back. Looking solid at home Seattle Sounders have conceded at an average of just 0.6 goals per game over their last 11 matches and Phoenix Rising have only conceded 0.7 goals per game on average in their last 3 away matches.

With the superiority of Seattle Sounders it's likely they keep Phoenix Rising tied down. It isn't huge value but the No BTTS bet seems fair enough.

Seattle Sounders have drawn 9 of their last 17 matches on their own soil, including their most recent match when they drew 1-1 with Vancouver Whitecaps last Sunday. Phoenix Rising have drawn 8 of their last 12 matches on the road. It's not a very exciting prediction and it feels like a match to be circumspect about but the draw is food for thought. Deadlock is the pick after what looks set to be a close encounter.