FC Cincinnati v Seattle Sounders Prediction & Expected Goals (23 Aug) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultFC Cincinnati to win ✗57% · @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 10.77

FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Sunday 23 August the Major League Soccer brings FC Cincinnati against Seattle Sounders at TQL Stadium. Kick-off: 00:30 WAT. In the table, FC Cincinnati are 9th, lower half, on 46 points after 34 matches; Seattle Sounders are 8th (upper half) with 46. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.

Current form

FC Cincinnati, last 5: WDLWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over New York City FC, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 1 lost from 5. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.

Seattle Sounders, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Austin, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.

Momentum favours FC Cincinnati, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.5 for Seattle Sounders.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give FC Cincinnati 2.2 xG, Seattle Sounders 1.4 xG – a total near 3.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 69% and GG at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – FC Cincinnati 57%, draw 17%, Seattle Sounders 26%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.36.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (69%, odds 1.38). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Cincinnati 2–1 Seattle Sounders. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

FC Cincinnati57%fair 1.76 · @1.84

Draw17%fair 5.75 · @4.10

Seattle Sounders26%fair 3.89 · @3.50

3.58Expected goals

2.18FC Cincinnati xG

1.40Seattle Sounders xG

68%Both score

69%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–19%

1–19%

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.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	FC Cincinnati to win ✗	57%	1.76	1.84
Double chance	Either team to win ✗	83%	1.21	1.18
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	68%	1.47	1.36
Draw no bet	FC Cincinnati (draw no bet)	69%	1.45	–
Asian handicap	Seattle Sounders +1.5 (Asian handicap) ✓	66%	1.51	–
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
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	70%	1.42	1.35
First team to score	FC Cincinnati to score first ✓	59%	1.69	–
Half-time result	FC Cincinnati ahead at half-time ✓	42%	2.36	–
Half-time / full-time	HT FC Cincinnati / FT FC Cincinnati ✗	35%	2.84	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	9%	10.77	–

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

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	34	19	7	8	+40	64
2	FC Dallas	34	16	10	8	+11	58
3	St. Louis City	34	15	9	10	+11	54
4	San Jose Earthquakes	34	14	10	10	+6	52
5	Houston Dynamo	34	14	9	11	0	51
6	Los Angeles FC	34	12	11	11	+12	47
7	Portland Timbers	34	13	7	14	+1	46
8	Seattle Sounders	34	12	10	12	-2	46
9	Real Salt Lake	34	13	6	15	+1	45
10	Minnesota United FC	34	11	11	12	-2	44
11	Los Angeles Galaxy	34	11	11	12	-7	44
12	Colorado Rapids	34	12	7	15	-3	43
13	San Diego	34	9	11	14	-6	38
14	Austin	34	8	10	16	-23	34
15	Sporting Kansas City	34	7	5	22	-41	26

Team

Pts

+40

+11

+11

+12

-2

-2

-7

-3

-6

-23

-41

Frequently asked questions

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 57% 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.

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

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