Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders: match statistics
Seattle Sounders are showing significantly better form with four wins in their last five matches and an impressive average of 2.4 points per game, while Minnesota United are averaging just 0.8 points per game on an ldwll run. The hosts have a disastrous goal difference of 4:11 for the entire season, indicating serious defensive issues, despite keeping clean sheets in home matches. Seattle demonstrate effectiveness in away matches with a 67% win rate and solid defense (67% clean sheets on the road). Although Minnesota have a 100% home record this season, their poor overall form and high number of goals conceded (12 in the last 5 matches) tip the scales against the hosts. Seattle's higher shot conversion rate (11% vs 6%) along with their better form suggest that the visitors are the favorites in this encounter.
Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Minnesota United played Seattle Sounders in MLS (United States). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Minnesota United: 1-1-2, 1.00 points/match. Seattle Sounders: 3-0-1, 2.25 points/match.
Goal statistics
Minnesota United scores 1.00 and concedes 2.75 goals per match. Seattle Sounders scores 1.25 and concedes 0.50. League average: 3.07 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Minnesota United 50%, Seattle Sounders 25%. Over 2.5: Minnesota United 75%, Seattle Sounders 25%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
Seattle Sounders has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.34. Minnesota United: 12.3 shots per match, Seattle Sounders: 10.8.
Match halves
Minnesota United: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.50. Seattle Sounders: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Minnesota United: 31-45+ (2 goals). Seattle Sounders: 61-75 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.07 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Seattle Sounders are showing significantly better form with four wins in their last five matches and an impressive average of 2.4 points per game, while Minnesota United are averaging just 0.8 points per game on an ldwll run. The hosts have a disastrous goal difference of 4:11 for the entire season, indicating serious defensive issues, despite keeping clean sheets in home matches. Seattle demonstrate effectiveness in away matches with a 67% win rate and solid defense (67% clean sheets on the road). Although Minnesota have a 100% home record this season, their poor overall form and high number of goals conceded (12 in the last 5 matches) tip the scales against the hosts. Seattle's higher shot conversion rate (11% vs 6%) along with their better form suggest that the visitors are the favorites in this encounter.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Minnesota United | Seattle Sounders | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 47% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Seattle Sounders is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Minnesota United · 2.25 pts / match - Seattle Sounders
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Seattle Sounders is 25% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Minnesota United · 1.25 goals / match - Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders is 450% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.75 goals / match - Minnesota United · 0.5 goals / match - Seattle Sounders
Minnesota United scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Seattle Sounders keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 matches).
Seattle Sounders scores in 100% of matches (4 of 4 matches), while Minnesota United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Minnesota United
Over / Under - Seattle Sounders
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Seattle Sounders is 250% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / match - Minnesota United · 1.75 pts / match - Seattle Sounders
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Minnesota United - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Seattle Sounders - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 75%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.50 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 75% |
| No goal | 50% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Minnesota United
Seattle Sounders
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Minnesota United | Liga | Seattle Sounders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.75 | 3.07 | ▼ 1.75 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 51% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 61% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 28% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders?
The MLS match finished Minnesota United 0:0 Seattle Sounders. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders?
Minnesota United score 1.00 goals per game on average and Seattle Sounders 1.25. The MLS average is 3.07 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Minnesota United's matches and 25% of Seattle Sounders's.
What form are Minnesota United and Seattle Sounders in?
Over the last 5 games Minnesota United have a 1-1-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Seattle Sounders 3-0-1 (2.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.