Seattle Sounders vs Nashville SC Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The Sounders are yet to register a win against Nashville.

Seattle Sounders FC are set to take on Nashville SC in round nine of the MLS season. This clash is set to take place at Lumen Field on Sunday. 

Seattle Sounders FC haven’t made the best possible start to the new season. They are languishing in 11th position as of now after picking nine points from eight matches. However, their recent form hasn’t been great, securing just one win in five matches.

This victory came in the last match against Dallas, where they secured a 1-0 win. 

Nashville SC have made a mixed start to the season. They have gathered 13 points from six matches with four wins, one draw, and three losses. In the last match, they secured a 2- 1 victory over Salt Lake.

A 90th-minute Sam Surridge penalty was enough to secure the victory for them.  They have done well in the last five matches, securing three wins and losing twice. 

Kick Off:

Location: Washington, United States

Stadium: Lumen Field

Date: Sunday, 20 April 2025

Kick-off Time: 5:00 AM IST /  Saturday, 19 April 2025: 11:30 PM GMT/ 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT

Referee: TBD

VAR: In use

Form:

Seattle Sounders FC (in all competitions): L-D-D-L-W

Nashville SC (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Obed Vargas (⁠Seattle Sounders FC)

The young midfielder has burst on the scene brilliantly this term. He has already impressed everyone with his excellent passing. This season, he has made six appearances for them in which he created six chances.

Vargas is a tough tackler who doesn’t shy away from making challenges. This season, he has raked 10 tackles, 11 interceptions, and 27 recoveries.  

Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) 

After a slow start, Hany Mukhtar is back to his brilliant best. He has scored two goals in his last four matches and also provided an assist during this time. Mukhtar brings creativity to the team, having already created 19 chances for them.

Not only is he creative, but he is also good at controlling the game with his passing.

Hany's first salute of 2025 🫡 🙌 pic.twitter.com/vQAKS1UalM

— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) April 5, 2025

Match Facts

• Seattle Sounders FC secured a narrow 1-0 win over FC Dallas in the previous league game.
• Nashville SC secured a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake in the previous league game.
• They have been awarded the most penalties this season (5) 

Seattle Sounders FC vs Nashville SC: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Hany Mukhtar to score the first goal– 15/2 with bet365
• Tip 2: Seattle Sounders to win this game– 8/11 with sky bet
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5– 1/4 with William HILL

Injury & Team News

Seattle Sounders FC have three injury concerns in their squad. The injury list includes Albert Rusnak, Alex Roldan and Paul Arriola. 

Meanwhile, Nashville SC will also be without four players for this match. Bryan Acosta, Julian Gaines, Tyler Boyd, and Walker Zimmerman are all sidelined here. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 3

Seattle Sounders FC– 0

Nashville SC– 2

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup

Seattle Sounders FC predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Frei (GK); Gomez, Ragen, Tolo; Rienzi, Roldan, Vargas, Rothrock; De la Vega, Musovski, Fereira

Nashville SC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Willis (GK); Najar, Palacios, Maher, Lovitz; Brugman, Tagseth; Wasem, Mukhtar, Muyl; Surridge

Match Prediction

Both sides have made a decent start to the season but need to start performing consistently. Seattle Sounders remain slight favourites here. This is because of their strong defensive shape and home advantage. 

Prediction: ⁠Seattle Sounders FC 1-0 Nashville SC

Telecast Details

All MLS 2025 matches will be shown LIVE on Apple TV.

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