Seattle SoundershostMinnesota Unitedin the opening round of the new 2021 MLS season today, April 16, 2021,at 9:30 PM (ET). The home side is the big favorite to start itsnew Major League Soccer campaign with a victory, as it has never lost to the Loons before.Here, you willfind everythingthere is to know about this excitingsoccermatch which will be held at the Lumen Field,such as predictions, odds, storylines,and how to watch or live stream the game.
This will be their 8th MLS meeting. Minnesota Unitedare yet to triumphin head-to-head games; Seattle Soundershave emerged victorious six times so far, and the remaining gamehasended in a draw.
Their most recent gamewas played on December 7, 2020, when Seattle beatMinnesota 3-2 in a thriller matchof the 2020 MLS Playoffs Conference Finals. It promises to be an even moreexciting clash as they meetin the2021 MLS season.
Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United: Match Information
Date:Friday, April 16, 2021
Time:9:30 PM (ET)
Location:Lumen Field, Seattle
Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United: Times by State in the US
ET:9:30 PM
CT: 8:30 PM
MT: 7:30 PM
PT: 6:30 PM
Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United: Storylines
Seattle Soundersfinished the 2020 season in second place of the WesternConferencewith 39points in 22games. Meanwhile, Minnesota United ended two places below them, in the fourth position with 34points in 21fixtures.The two sides qualified for the2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, where they met in theConference Finals. The Sounders won but eventually lost toColumbus Crewin the Final.
The Seattle side featured in two club friendlies prior to the startof the 2021 MLS season on April 16. They drew with Portland Timbers 1-1 and beat San Diego Loyal 1-0. On the other hand, the Minnesota team played four friendlies. TheLoonsbeat Charleston 9-0, Columbus Crew 5-2, Cincinnati 3-1, only to be defeated 3-2 by Orlando City.
These opponents have a 20-year-longhistory of clashes as their firstonedates back to June 21, 2000,and it ended in a 3-1 win for the Minnesota side in the USL First Division.Thanks to this exciting clash, we will see who gets to go home with the first three points in Round 1.
How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United in the U.S.
The 2021MLS Round 1 gamebetween Seattle Sounders andMinnesota United,to be played on Friday, at the Lumen Field inSeattle, will be broadcasted onFoxsports.com,SiriusXM FC,Fox Sports 1,FOX Deportesin the United States.
Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United: Predictions And Odds
All odds are in favorof the Seattle Sounders. FanDuel see them as the firm favorites to claim their first win this seasonand theyhavegiventhem -130odds. The away side Minnesota United, meanwhile, have+290odds, while a tie would result in a +280payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Seattle Sounders | -130 |
| Tie | +280 |
| Minnesota United | +290 |
* Odds via FanDuel
