MLS Match Preview: FC Dallas (3-2-4) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (5-1-1)

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Venue: Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM PT

Weather Outlook

No weather data surfaced in search results. Typical late‑April Seattle conditions: mid‑50s temperatures, light rain possible, and moderate winds (inference).

Injury Report

No official injury lists appeared in the search results. Both clubs are expected to field near‑full squads unless matchday reports indicate otherwise.

Team Records

Seattle Sounders FC: 5‑1‑1 (16 points)

FC Dallas: 3‑2‑4 (13 points)

Recent Team Form

Seattle — Last 5

Win, Win, Tie, Win, Win

FC Dallas — Last 5

Loss, Tie, Tie, Win, Win

Form takeaway: Seattle are one of the hottest teams in MLS; Dallas are improving but inconsistent.

Series History

Last five meetings (ESPN):

May 24, 2025: Seattle 1–0 Dallas

Apr 12, 2025: Dallas 0–1 Seattle

Jun 22, 2024: Seattle 3–2 Dallas

Apr 13, 2024: Dallas 0–0 Seattle

Nov 10, 2023: Seattle 1–0 Dallas

Trend: Seattle have won four of the last five.

Key Player Matchups

Seattle Sounders FC

Paul Rothrock: 3 goals in 5 matches

Cristian Roldan: 1 goal in 6 matches

Albert Rusnák: 1 goal, 1 assist in 6 matches

FC Dallas

Petar Musa: 7 goals in 7 matches (elite form)

Logan Farrington: 4 goals in 7 matches

Jader Obrian Valiente: 3 assists in 6 matches

Matchup focus:

Musa’s finishing vs. Seattle’s compact defensive structure

Rothrock’s movement vs. Dallas’ back line

Team Statistical Comparison

(Seattle vs. Dallas season averages)

CategorySeattleDallas
Possession50%44.8%
Shots per match10.313.1
Shots on goal4.35.1
Passing accuracy84.9%79.3%
Expected Goals6.312.6

Takeaway: Dallas generate more shots and xG, but Seattle are more efficient and defensively stable.

Betting Trends

Seattle unbeaten in five straight.

Dallas unbeaten in three of last four.

Seattle have won four straight head‑to‑head.

Dallas rely heavily on Musa’s scoring output.

MATCH ODDS

FC Dallas                              + 400

Seattle Sounders FC        – 150

Draw                                     + 300

Over 3 + 115                      Under 3 – 135

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

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