Venue & Game Details
Location: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN
Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT
Competition: MLS Cup Playoffs, Round One (Best-of-3 series)
Broadcast: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass; FS1; SiriusXM FC
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Clear skies, chilly evening
Temperature: ~46°F at kickoff
Wind: 8–12 mph from the northwest
Impact: Cold air may slow tempo slightly, but conditions are favorable for both passing and pressing styles.
Injury Report
Minnesota United FC:
Out: None reported
Questionable: Kelvin Yeboah (fitness, likely available off bench)
Healthy: GK Dayne St. Clair, MF Robin Lod, FW Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Seattle Sounders FC:
Out: Paul Arriola (knee), Pedro de la Vega (knee)
Healthy: Jordan Morris, Raul Ruidíaz, GK Stefan Frei
Key Player Matchups
Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota GK) vs. Jordan Morris (Seattle FW): St. Clair, MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, was decisive in Game 1’s shootout. Morris leads all active Sounders with 9 career playoff goals.
Robin Lod (Minnesota MF) vs. João Paulo (Seattle MF): Lod’s creativity will be tested against Seattle’s midfield anchor.
Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota FW) vs. Seattle CBs: If fit to start, Yeboah’s hold-up play could stretch Seattle’s backline.
Recent Team Form
Minnesota United:
Game 1: 0-0 AET, won 5-4 on penalties
Game 2: Lost 3-1 at Seattle
Strength: Defensive resilience, elite goalkeeping
Weakness: Limited scoring depth
Seattle Sounders:
Game 1: 0-0 AET, lost on penalties despite 2.4 xG
Game 2: Won 3-1, offensive breakthrough
Strength: High chance creation, playoff pedigree
Weakness: Occasional finishing inconsistency
Series History
2025 Playoffs: Series tied 1-1 (Minnesota PK win; Seattle 3-1 win)
All-Time H2H: Seattle leads 14-3-3 overall, but Minnesota has won 3 of 4 meetings in 2025.
Betting Trends:
Minnesota has won 3 of 4 vs. Seattle in 2025.
Seattle has gone 11-5 in must-win playoff games under Brian Schmetzer.
Both teams have hit Under 2.5 goals in 2 of last 3 meetings.
Projected Score: Seattle Sounders 2, Minnesota United 1
MATCH ODDS
Minnesota United FC + 190 Draw + 240 Seattle Sounders FC + 125
Over 2.5 – 140 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
