Midweek action from 2021 MLS will bring us a must-watch game today at theLumen Field between the Western Conference leaders, Seattle Soundersand Real Salt Lake. Both sides head to this clash on the right foot after winning their Week 8 matches. Here, check out everything you need to know about this meeting, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, andhow to watch it.
The Sounders have made it nine games unbeaten this season after coming from behind to beat the Los Angeles Galaxy last Saturday. Brian Schmetzer‘s men have been unstoppable so far, and they’ll want to extend their outstanding streak.
Real Salt Lake, however, will make the trip to Seattle holding an undefeated run as well, after claiming the win over Vancouver Whitecaps last Friday.Freddy Juarez‘s side hasn’t been able to record good results on the road, though, and trying to doso against the current leaders makes this one an even harder task.
Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake: Match Information
Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Time: 10 PM (ET)
Location: Lumen Field, Seattle
Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake: Time by State in the US
ET: 10 PM
CT: 9 PM
MT: 8 PM
PT: 7 PM
Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake: Storylines andHead-to-Head
Seattle Sounders got off to an impressive start to the 2021 MLS season as they remain unbeaten after nine games. Brian Schmetzer’s team is one game away from tying Real Salt Lake’s ten-game undefeated streak from 2014.
Needless to say, the upcoming clash seems to be as hard as it gets for the visitors. Not only they’ll visit the most dominating team in the league right now, but also one that barely dropped points against them on its ground lately. The Sounders have won ten of the last eleven games against Real Salt Lakein Seattle.
Besides, Juarez’s boys picked up just one victory of their last nine away matches.These sides have met 30 times so far, with Seattle Sounders winning 14 of those games, while Real Salt Lake claimed 12 victories, and they tied in four duels.
Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake: 2021 MLS Standings
After 2021 MLS Week 8, Seattle Sounders remain atop the Western Conference table with 21 points, while Real Salt Lake stand sixth with 12 points, although they’ve just played seven games so far.
Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake: 2021 MLS Top Scorers
Raul Ruidíaz has been prolific for the Sounders this season as he already has been on target seven times. Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake’s top scorer is Damir Kreilach, who is just two goals shy of the Peruvian striker.
How to watch or live stream Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake in the US
The game between Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake to be played at Lumen Field on 2021 MLS Week 9 will be broadcast in the US byJOEtv – KZJO Seattle, Amazon Prime Video, and ESPN+.
Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake: Predictions and Odds
Oddsmakers have already made their predictions for this game and they believe the hosts will continue their unbeaten streak. FanDuel has given Seattle Sounders odds of -180, while Real Salt Lake have +410, and a tie would result in a +300 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Seattle Sounders | -180 |
| Tie | +300 |
| Real Salt Lake | +410 |
* Odds via FanDuel.
