FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders: FC Cincinnati to win
FC Cincinnati boast a 3.1 expected‑goals rate at home while Seattle scrape only 0.7 on the road. The model gives Cincinnati an 83.8% chance to win, making a straight‑up victory the clearest bet.
Both sides enter this MLS clash on opposite trajectories: Cincinnati have been prolific at home, whereas Seattle have failed to find the net in four of their last five games. The contrast in recent form sets up a one‑sided encounter.
Jonesy's Verdict
Cincinnati’s 83.8% win probability and their superior home expected goals make a victory the most likely outcome.
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With FC Cincinnati averaging 3.1 expected goals and Seattle Sounders averaging 0.7, the model gives a 52.2% chance at least one side fails to score, ahead of the 47.8% it gives to both teams scoring.
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Combined expected goals of 3.8 (FC Cincinnati 3.1 + Seattle Sounders 0.7) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 72.6% chance against 27.4% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has FC Cincinnati at 83.8%, the draw at 10.5%, and Seattle Sounders at 5.3% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 3-0 at 11.1% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
FC Cincinnati
Cincinnati’s last five league results read WWLWD, highlighted by a 6‑2 home thrashing of Orlando City SC and a 4‑3 win over Vancouver Whitecaps, both at home. Even their lone loss came away at Columbus Crew (1‑2). The recent double‑digit home scoring and overall positive run suggest they will continue to dominate the scoreboard against Seattle.
Seattle Sounders
Seattle have recorded five straight defeats (LLLLL), including a 0‑1 loss away at Los Angeles FC, a 1‑3 loss away at Austin, and a 0‑1 loss away at Philadelphia Union. Their only home setback in that span was a 1‑5 loss to Portland Timbers. The pattern of conceding and scarce scoring across both venues indicates they lack the firepower to threaten Cincinnati’s defense.
Head-to-Head
In recent meetings, Cincinnati beat Seattle 1‑0 on 12 Mar 2023 and drew 1‑1 on 28 Sep 2022, while Seattle’s earlier 4‑1 win in 2019 stands apart. The latest Cincinnati win and the draw show a recent edge for the home side, supporting the win pick.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2023 | FC Cincinnati 1-0 Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer |
| 28 Sep 2022 | Seattle Sounders 1-1 FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer |
| 3 Mar 2019 | Seattle Sounders 4-1 FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer |
Team News (Pregame)
FC Cincinnati: G. Valenzuela (Red Card), M. Miazga (Yellow Cards), K. Fletcher (Knee Injury), T. Hadebe (Leg Injury)
Seattle Sounders: P. Arriola (Calf Injury), H. Dotson (Muscle Injury), Y. Gomez Andrade (Muscle Injury), J. Morris (Muscle Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders?
FC Cincinnati and Seattle Sounders drew 1-1. Our pre-match pick was FC Cincinnati to win.
What was the final score of FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders?
FC Cincinnati 1-1 Seattle Sounders (full time).
When was FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders?
FC Cincinnati played Seattle Sounders on Sun 23 Aug · 00:30 BST in the MLS at TQL Stadium.
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See all MLS fixtures →With the numbers stacked heavily for the home side and Seattle’s attack sputtering, the logical read is a Cincinnati win.
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