Seattle Sounders vs Austin: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 20/08
USA - MLS
Main prediction: Seattle Sounders to win the clash
Alternative tip: draw or Seattle Sounders
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Seattle Sounders and Austin have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 20/08 (Thursday), at Lumen Field (The Clink), at 02:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Seattle Sounders have won 0 time(s) and score 0.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, Austin have won 1 time(s). Seattle Sounders have a 59% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Seattle Sounders vs Austin.
Prediction for Seattle Sounders vs Austin
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.60
Confidence
72%
Last updated: 20-08-2026
Overview Seattle Sounders vs Austin
Seattle Sounders are favourites, with odds of 1.709 and a 59% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Seattle Sounders Football Club, with 5 win(s) against 3 for Austin. The odds for a Austin Football Club win are 5.25 and a draw is 4.97.
In the MLS, Seattle Sounders have 7 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 20 goal(s) scored and 24 conceded, having Paul Rothrock as top scorer with 5 goal(s). Meanwhile, Austin have 4 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 23 goal(s) scored and 38 conceded, and Myrto Uzuni as top scorer with 6 goal(s).
Seattle Sounders have conceded goals in all of their last 4 clashes against Austin.
Seattle Sounders are winless in 7 matches in the competition.
Seattle Sounders have lost 7 matches in a row in the MLS.
Seattle Sounders have conceded goals in their last 12 matches in the competition.
In the last 5 matches involving Seattle Sounders, all had under 9.5 corners.
Austin are winless in 3 matches in the competition.
Austin have lost 3 matches in a row in the league.
Austin have conceded goals in their last 8 matches in the league.
Head-to-head between Seattle Sounders and Austin
In 11 clashes, Seattle Sounders have the advantage over Austin: 5 win(s) against 3 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 23/07/2026, in the MLS. Austin won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Seattle Sounders vs Austin, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Seattle Sounders: current form
Seattle Sounders are going through a difficult patch: 5 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the Major League Soccer 2026:
7 win(s), 3 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.33 point(s) per match
20 goals scored (1.11 per match)
Top scorer: Paul Rothrock (5 goal(s))
- 18/10/2026Seattle SoundersCF MontréalD1118/10/2026MLSSeattle Sounders
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CF Montréal1 - 1D - 15/10/2026DallasSeattle SoundersL1015/10/2026MLSDallas
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Seattle Sounders1 - 0L - 10/10/2026New England RevolutionSeattle SoundersW0310/10/2026MLSNew England Revolution
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Seattle Sounders0 - 3W - 02/10/2026Seattle SoundersSporting KCW2102/10/2026MLSSeattle Sounders
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Sporting KC2 - 1W - 27/09/2026Seattle SoundersMinnesota UnitedW3127/09/2026MLSSeattle Sounders
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Minnesota United3 - 1W
Austin: current form
Meanwhile, Austin are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.
See their specific numbers in the Major League Soccer:
4 win(s), 5 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.89 point(s) per match
23 goals scored (1.21 per match)
Top scorer: Myrto Uzuni (6 goal(s))
- 18/10/2026AustinVancouver WhitecapsL1218/10/2026MLSAustin
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Vancouver Whitecaps1 - 2L - 15/10/2026Los AngelesAustinL3115/10/2026MLSLos Angeles
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Austin3 - 1L - 11/10/2026AustinNashvilleL1411/10/2026MLSAustin
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Nashville1 - 4L - 27/09/2026AustinSan DiegoD3327/09/2026MLSAustin
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San Diego3 - 3D - 20/09/2026DallasAustinD0020/09/2026MLSDallas
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Austin0 - 0D
Seattle Sounders vs Austin key players
In the MLS, Paul Rothrock carries Seattle Sounders Football Club's attack with 5 goal(s).
The playmaker is Jesus Ferreira, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Paul Rothrock has 5 goal(s).
On the other side, Myrto Uzuni is the name that frightens the most for The Oaks with 6 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Facundo Torres leads in assists with 6. In the whole season, Myrto Uzuni has accumulated 6 goal(s).
Seattle Sounders vs Austin statistics in the MLS
Seattle Sounders have an average of 11.05 corners and 1.78 cards per match. Austin have 10.31 corners and 2.32 cards. Follow all the statistics for Seattle Sounders vs Austin below.
Seattle Sounders
Home
Austin
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.330.89
- 39%Wins21%
- 44%First to Score58%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.111.21
- Conceded/game1.332
- xG1.521.24
- xGA1.581.94
Trends
- 50%Both Score58%
- 28%Clean Sheet21%
- 28%Failed to Score26%
More tips for Seattle Sounders vs Austin
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Seattle Sounders vs Austin in the MLS:
Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners
After analysing the odds in the different markets, our best betting tip for this match is on the corners market and taking the total to go under 9.5 corners.
We anticipate Seattle Sounders vs Austin to be quite a controlled match with the main action concentrated in the middle of the pitch. That should limit the number of opportunities for corners, and so the odds of 2.37 for 9 corners or fewer looks quite attractive.
Our prediction is: Seattle Sounders win or draw
The Double Chance market is an excellent option for those who want a little more security and a little less risk in their bets. Of the three potential outcomes in a football match (win, draw, loss), two of them ensure a winning bet.
And with the 1X bet, the home team has a higher probability of hitting on the bet thanks to the added advantage of playing in their own stadium.
So based on recent form and other factors, we feel confident enough in Seattle Sounders's ability to avoid defeat to make Seattle Sounders win or draw our top betting tip for this match.
Correct score prediction for Seattle Sounders vs Austin
The favoritism in the odds points to Seattle Sounders. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Seattle Sounders 1-0 Austin. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Seattle Sounders vs Austin
Check out where to watch the live match between Austin and Seattle Sounders:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Seattle Sounders and Austin
The line-ups for Seattle Sounders vs Austin in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Seattle Sounders Football Club line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Austin Football Club line-up
The Austin starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Seattle Sounders vs Austin
Match: Seattle Sounders vs Austin
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 20/08/2026
Time: 02:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Lumen Field (The Clink)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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