The upcoming MLS showdown between Seattle Sounders FC (2-3-3) and Nashville SC (4-3-1) is set to take place on April 19, 2025, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. This matchup features a struggling Seattle side looking to build momentum against a Nashville team that has been solid defensively but inconsistent in attack.
Match Details
- Date: April 19, 2025
- Time: 4:30 p.m. PT
- Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+
Team Previews
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle enters this match 11th in the Western Conference with nine points from eight matches. They recently snapped a five-match winless streak with a 1-0 victory over FC Dallas, thanks to a Danny Musovski goal in the 17th minute. The Sounders have struggled offensively, scoring just six goals in eight matches, but their defense has shown signs of improvement with two clean sheets in their last three games.
Nashville SC
Nashville sits sixth in the Eastern Conference with 13 points from eight matches. They bounced back from two consecutive losses with a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake, courtesy of a Sam Surridge penalty in stoppage time. Nashville has been defensively disciplined, holding opponents scoreless in three of their last four matches, but their attack has underperformed, scoring just 12 goals despite an expected goals (xG) tally of 17.24.
Key Players to Watch
- Seattle Sounders FC:
- Albert Rusnák – Seattle’s most prominent attacker with two goals and three assists this season.
- Obed Vargas – The teenage midfielder has become a key figure in Seattle’s central midfield.
- Kim Kee-hee – Recently made his 2025 debut, stepping in for injured Jackson Ragen.
- Nashville SC:
- Hany Mukhtar – The 2022 MLS MVP remains Nashville’s creative force, with 68 goals and 38 assists in his MLS career.
- Dan Lovitz – Leads all MLS defenders in goal contributions this season with one goal and three assists.
- Walker Zimmerman – Nashville’s captain is questionable after suffering a concussion against Charlotte FC.
Match Prediction
Seattle has struggled offensively but has shown defensive improvement, while Nashville has been solid at the back but inefficient in attack. Given Nashville’s historical dominance over Seattle (2W-0L-1D) and their ability to keep the Sounders scoreless in all three previous meetings, expect a tight, low-scoring affair.
Seattle Sounders FC – 140 Draw + 285 Nashville SC + 370
Over 2.5 – 122 Under 2.5 + 102
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 18, 2025
