Seattle Sounders v New York Red Bulls Prediction & Expected Goals (6 Sep) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultSeattle Sounders to win ✗62% · @1.80

Double chanceEither team to win ✗84% · @1.25

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.36

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗81% · fair 1.24

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.06

Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

01:30 WAT, Sunday 6 September: Seattle Sounders v New York Red Bulls in the Major League Soccer, played at Lumen Field. In the table, Seattle Sounders are 8th, upper half, on 46 points after 34 matches; New York Red Bulls are 10th (lower half) with 42.

Current form

Seattle Sounders, last 5: DDLLL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Chicago Fire, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.

New York Red Bulls, last 5: LDLLW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Philadelphia Union, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Seattle Sounders 2.0 xG, New York Red Bulls 1.1 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 59% for three or more goals, 62% for GG.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Seattle Sounders 62%, draw 16%, New York Red Bulls 23%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.36.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Seattle Sounders to win (62%, odds 1.80 – longer than our fair 1.63, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Seattle Sounders 2–1 New York Red Bulls. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Seattle Sounders62%fair 1.63 · @1.80

Draw16%fair 6.30 · @3.80

New York Red Bulls23%fair 4.42 · @3.75

3.05Expected goals

1.99Seattle Sounders xG

1.06New York Red Bulls xG

62%Both score

59%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–110%

2–110%

1–09%

2–09%

3–17%

3–06%

From our goals model: Seattle Sounders 2.0 – 1.1 New York Red Bulls 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	Seattle Sounders to win ✗	62%	1.63	1.80 ▲
Double chance	Either team to win ✗	84%	1.19	1.25 ▲
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	62%	1.61	1.36
Draw no bet	Seattle Sounders (draw no bet)	73%	1.37	–
Asian handicap	New York Red Bulls +1.5 (Asian handicap) ✓	65%	1.54	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✗	81%	1.24	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	59%	1.70	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	64%	1.57	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	81%	1.24	–
First team to score	Seattle Sounders to score first ✗	62%	1.61	–
Half-time result	Seattle Sounders ahead at half-time ✗	43%	2.31	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Seattle Sounders / FT Seattle Sounders ✗	37%	2.69	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	10%	10.06	–

Seattle Sounders – last 6

DDLLLW

29 Aug	vs Chicago Fire	2–2	D
23 Aug	@ FC Cincinnati	1–1	D
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

1.3Scored / game

1.5Conceded / game

67%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

New York Red Bulls – last 6

LDLLWL

30 Aug	vs Philadelphia Union	1–3	L
23 Aug	vs Chicago Fire	1–1	D
20 Aug	vs Nashville SC	0–1	L
16 Aug	@ Atlanta United FC	1–2	L
2 Aug	vs Orlando City SC	3–2	W
25 Jul	vs Charlotte	0–2	L

1.0Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

67%Both scored

50%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 Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls?

Our pick is Seattle Sounders to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.

Who will win Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls?

On our numbers Seattle Sounders have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 16% and New York Red Bulls 23%.

How many goals will there be in Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls?

We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls?

Our predicted score is Seattle Sounders 2–1 New York Red Bulls, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.

When is Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls?

Seattle Sounders vs New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Lumen Field.

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.

Seattle Sounders v New York Red Bulls: numbers & prediction