Value bet: FC Cincinnati to win @ 1.84 – our chance 58% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +6%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultFC Cincinnati to win ✗58% · @1.84
Double chanceEither team to win ✗83% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗69% · @1.38
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.75
FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders preview and prediction
The match
Seattle Sounders travel to TQL Stadium in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 23 August (00:30 WAT) to face FC Cincinnati. FC Cincinnati are 9th with 46 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while Seattle Sounders sit 8th on 46 points (in the top half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
FC Cincinnati's last 5: WDLWW Most recently they beat New York City FC 2–1 at home. At home they have won 4 and lost 1 of their last 5. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Seattle Sounders's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Austin 1–2 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.
FC Cincinnati arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 2.2 for FC Cincinnati and 1.4 for Seattle Sounders. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 68%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: FC Cincinnati 58%, draw 17%, Seattle Sounders 26%.
Both teams to score: yes (68%) at 1.36.
Value angle: FC Cincinnati to win at 1.84 – 58% on our numbers against 54% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.38. Predicted score: FC Cincinnati 2–1 Seattle Sounders. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Cincinnati58%fair 1.73 · @1.84
Draw17%fair 5.99 · @4.10
Seattle Sounders26%fair 3.90 · @3.50
3.58Expected goals
2.19FC Cincinnati xG
1.38Seattle Sounders xG
68%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–07%
2–26%
1–06%
From our goals model: FC Cincinnati 2.2 – 1.4 Seattle Sounders expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
FC Cincinnati to win✗
58%
1.73
1.84 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
83%
1.20
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.47
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.38
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.93
1.83
Half-time result
FC Cincinnati ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Cincinnati / FT FC Cincinnati✗
36%
2.81
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.75
–
Form
FC Cincinnati – last 6
WDLWWW
20 Aug
vs New York City FC
2–1
W
16 Aug
@ Orlando City SC
1–1
D
12 Aug
vs Atlas
1–2
L
8 Aug
vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas
2–0
W
5 Aug
vs CF Pachuca
3–1
W
2 Aug
vs San Jose Earthquakes
4–2
W
2.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Seattle Sounders – last 6
LLLWLL
20 Aug
vs Austin
1–2
L
17 Aug
vs Vancouver Whitecaps
0–2
L
13 Aug
vs Guadalajara Chivas
1–2
L
9 Aug
vs Club Queretaro
3–0
W
6 Aug
@ Toluca
0–3
L
2 Aug
@ Portland Timbers
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Cincinnati and Seattle Sounders.
What is the prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders?
On our numbers FC Cincinnati have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Seattle Sounders 26%.
How many goals will there be in FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders?
Our predicted score is FC Cincinnati 2–1 Seattle Sounders, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders?
FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at TQL Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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