Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United FC Prediction, 6/15/2024 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 6/11/2024

Game: Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United FC

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024

Location: Lumen Field in Seattle, WA

TV: AppleTV

The Sounders (4-6-7) host Minnesota United (8-5-3) at Lumen Field on Saturday. The expected starting goalies will be Stefan Frei for Seattle and Clint Irwin for Minnesota.

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The Sounders have a rank of 15th in relation to xG with 22.6, and the squad's xGA are at 20.7. The Sounders have allowed 21 goals while surrendering 1.24 goals per 90 min, and their opponents have earned 74 shots on target against them. Their difference in goals is -1 with 20 goals compiled as well as 21 goals relinquished. They have accumulated 4 clean sheets, giving them a % of 23.5% this year. Seattle Sounders FC has accumulated 52 SVs and are the owners of a save rate of 74.3 this year. Seattle has amassed 34 yellow card warnings this year and also 7 red cards. On the campaign, this team has put together an average of 1.06 pts/match (18 points) and rank 28th in the league with 11 assists.

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Over the course of the season, the United have a save % of 68.3 (63 SoT against), and also are 5th in the league with 29 pts. The United are averaging 1.81 points per match while earning 21 assists and 2 red cards. Minnesota United FC has accumulated 28 goals and their expected goals the year is sitting at 24.3. The United have earned a clean sheet percentage of 12.5% on the year and 38 yellow card warnings. The team's goals against per 90 min is at 1.31 in addition to 42 saves, and they are sitting with 2 shut outs. Minnesota sits at 6th for goals conceded having 21, and their difference in goals is coming in at 7.

The guy defending the goal for Seattle is Stefan Frei. Frei (163-93-133 record in his career) has recorded 108 clean sheets, which has earned him a 27.7% shutout percentage. The goalie from Switzerland has faced 1,719 shots sent his way in 390 career starting assignments. His goals against per 90 mins is 1.25 (487 total goals conceded) and he has earned a save percentage of 73.2. Frei has been on the field for 35,013 minutes and has tallied 1,238 saves so far in his career.

Clint Irwin will be residing in front of the goal for Minnesota. Irwin has earned 32 shutouts and has seen 665 shots attempted against him in 13,303 mins throughout his career. He has earned a save percentage of 65.4 and his shutout rate sits at 21.9%. He has surrendered 1.60 goals per 90 while holding a record of 45-38-62. So far in his career, Irwin has allowed 237 goals while tallying 429 saves in 146 starting assignments.

Raul Ruidiaz is a player who can make a noticable difference for Seattle. The forward from Peru has totaled 133 goals in 18,247 minutes played. Ruidiaz has started 209 outings so far in his career and scores 0.66 goals per 90 mins. He has 12 assists while accumulating 25 yellow card warnings thus far in his career.

Minnesota has a player in Sang-Bin Jeong, who should keep defenses up at night. He currently averages 0.21 goals per 90 mins and has been in the starting lineup in 49 outings during his soccer career. The forward representing Korea has totaled 4,208 professional minutes and has earned 10 goals. He has collected 1 yellow card thus far in his career and has assisted on a goal 2 times.

Who will win tonight's MLS game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Minnesota

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