Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction & Betting Tips | 19/05/2024 | Football
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Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction & Betting Tips | 19/05/2024 | Football

Posted on by Matthew Reynolds

Our prediction for this MLS match:

Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders

Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps

Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps square off against each other at Lumen Field in the closing match of the weekend round. Seattle aim to recover from a 2-0 loss to Real Salt Lake and you should know that they are eyeing their only second home win of the process. Leo Chu suffered an injury in the midweek defeat, with Paul Rothrock likely to step up. The likes of Obed Vargas, Raul Ruidiaz, Josh Atencio, Nathan Cardoso, Pedro De la Vega, and Braudilio Rodrigues are out of contention with injuries.

The visitors, on the other hand, failed to impress in back-to-back defeats to Los Angeles FC and Colorado Rapids, which is yet another reason why we are going to place our bets on Seattle. As for the away team, defender Bjorn Inge Utvik misses out through suspension, while both Sam Adekugbe and Damir Kreilach remain in the recovery room.

This match will be played on 19/05/2024
at 04:30

Prediction:
3-2

Highlighted Player (Albert Rusnak):

Albert Rusnak

Born in Vyskov, Czech Republic on July 7, 1994, Slovakia international Albert Rusnak began his youth career in KAC Kosice. In 1997 he moved to MFK Kosice where he was talent-spotted by Manchester City scouts. However, he did not see any game action for the Citizens in the Premier League as he was immediately loaned to Oldham City.

After making only two appearances for the Latics, the Slovak moved to Birmingham City in 2014. After ending his loan spell with Cambuur, Albert Rusnak moved to FC Groningen in 2015 and it has to be noted that he scored nine goals in 61 appearances for the Dutch club in the Eredivisie.

In the winter of 2017 Rusnak joined MLS club Real Salt Lake for an undisclosed fee. Speaking of his international career, Albert Rusnak made his debut with the Slovakia national team on November 15, 2016 in a goalless draw with Austria. His father, also called Albert Rusnak, used to play football as well.

Highlighted Team (Vancouver Whitecaps):

Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps are yet another Canadian side that compete in Major League Soccer. Vancouver began play in the USA top flight in 2011 and one year later they became the first Canadian outfit to book their place in the MLS Cup play-offs. However, star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy proved to be a big catch for the Whitecaps in the knockout round. Vancouver, though, did remarkably well to win the Canadian Championship in 2015, with the team beating Montreal Impact in the title game.

In 2016 they made it to the final of the tournament as well, but Toronto FC eventually won the trophy. The Whitecaps are owned by Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett and Steve Steve Nash, the former NBA star, and they play their home matches at BC Place. Speaking of MLS games, the capacity of the venue is 22.120 and you should know that the stadium was opened back in 1983. The Caps wear white shirts and white shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is blue.