Venue & Match Info
Stadium: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT
Broadcast: FS1, FOX Deportes, MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Format: Best-of-three Round One series; no extra time, tied games go directly to penalties
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Clear skies, crisp fall evening
Temperature: ~48°F (9°C) at kickoff
Wind: Light, 6–8 mph
Impact: Favorable for a high-intensity playoff match; no weather disruptions expected
Injury Report
Minnesota United FC
Carlos Harvey – knee injury (out)
Jeong Ho-yeon – cruciate ligament tear (out)
Kelvin Yeboah – recently returned from injury, expected to start
Seattle Sounders FC
Pedro De la Vega – knee issue, questionable
Yeimar Gómez Andrade – muscle strain, questionable
Ryan Kent – hamstring strain, questionable
Paul Arriola – long-term cruciate ligament injury (out)
Player Matchups
Dayne St. Clair (MIN) vs. Stefan Frei (SEA): Two elite keepers; St. Clair leads MLS in save percentage (78.9%), Frei brings vast playoff experience.
Kelvin Yeboah (MIN, 9g) vs. Jackson Ragen (SEA): Yeboah’s pace against Seattle’s physical backline anchor.
Joaquín Pereyra (MIN, 6g/11a) vs. Obed Vargas (SEA): Creative midfield duel; Pereyra’s vision vs. Vargas’ ball-winning.
Danny Musovski (SEA, 14g) vs. Michael Boxall (MIN): Seattle’s top scorer against Minnesota’s veteran All-Star defender.
Albert Rusnák (SEA, 11g/10a) vs. Robin Lod (MIN, 5g/6a): Both midfielders drive their team’s attack with goals and assists.
Team Recent Form
Minnesota United: 4th in West; best season in club history. Recent form: L-W-D-L-W (1 win in last 5).
Seattle Sounders: 5th in West; Leagues Cup champions. Recent form: W-W-W-D-L (3 straight wins).
Series History
All-time: Seattle leads 14–3–2.
2025 Regular Season: Minnesota swept Seattle (2-1 away, 1-0 home).
Playoff history: Seattle beat Minnesota 3-2 in the 2020 Western Conference Final after trailing 0-2.
Betting Trends
Minnesota: 1 win in last 5 matches; 3 straight unders on totals.
Seattle: 3 straight wins; unbeaten in last 4; 2 of last 3 games under 2.5 goals.
Head-to-head: Minnesota has won last 2 vs. Seattle, but never 3 in a row.
Bottom Line: Minnesota has home-field and defensive solidity, but Seattle’s momentum, attacking depth, and playoff experience make them the sharper side entering Game 1. A low-scoring, cagey opener favors the Sounders to steal a road result.
MATCH ODDS
Minnesota United FC + 170 Draw + 225 Seattle Sounders FC + 140
Over 2.5 – 175 Under 2.5 + 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, October 26, 2025
