29 de octubre 09:50 Major League Soccer Seattle Houston
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❌ Seattle (4th in the Western US / Last 5 matches: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses)
Seattle prefers a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on a build-up play with Rusnak (AMC) and Morris (FW) at the center. They recently drew 1-1 against Portland, missing a chance for victory due to a red card. In this match, a centralized attack is expected due to inconsistency in their wide players. The absence of Vargas (DM) is regrettable, making it hard to expect a high-scoring game. However, the defensive partnership of Ragen (DC) and Gomez (DC) is stable, and they are likely to effectively stop the opponent's attacking plays.
- Injury concerns: Baker (DF / ★★★), Atencio (MF / ★★★), Vargas (MF / ★★★★★)
❌ Houston (5th in the Western US / Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 2 losses, 1 win)
Houston develops their attack based on a 4-2-3-1 formation with Aleju (LW), Bassi (AMC), and Karaskiya (RW) as the focal points. They recently won against LA Galaxy 2-1, but still lack precision in their attack. In particular, the synergy with Ponse (FW) is not perfect, which might leave them weaker in firepower compared to Seattle. The defensive combination of Mikael (DC) and Sviatchenko (DC) is good, but their midfield activity drops in the second half, which can lead to defensive disorganization.
- Injury concerns: Smith (DF / ★★★), Enali (FW / ★), Quinones (FW / ★★)
❌ Result Prediction
Seattle has a more stable defensive balance and relies on central play while being more organized than their opponent. Houston is likely to expose their midfield weaknesses as the game progresses. A fierce battle is expected, with Seattle likely to win by a one-goal margin.
❌ Betting Summary and Recommendations
Win-Draw-Loss: Seattle Win
Handicap (-1.0): Draw
Over/Under (2.5): Over