Defending MLS Cup champions Seattle Sounders are one victory away from reaching the Western Conference Finals. Tuesday, Seattle will look to book their ticket against either Sporting KC or Minnesota when they take on FC Dallas.
While the Sounders are better on paper, FC Dallas has already stunned the Western Conference of the MLS this season. FC Dallas dropped Portland in the opening round via Penalty Kicks.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: November 29th, 4:00 P.M. (EST)
Online bookmaker William Hill has Seattle at -163 on the 90 Minutes Money Line.
As for Seattle, they had no trouble beating LAFC in the opening round, avoiding a deflating upset.Seattle’s offensive core have proven to be one of the league’s best scorers. The attacking unit is difficult to stop and they have elevated their gameplay in the playoffs.
FC Dallas’ mental game is strong. Last season, Dallas were eliminated by Seattle in the playoffs. Then Seattle would go on to be MLS champions. While FC Dallas respects their opponents, they do not fear the Sounders. Being in a good headspace ahead of an important game like this is critical for team success, even if you are the underdog.
What should be interesting is the tactics displayed by both teams. Will FC Dallas try and go punch-for-punch with Seattle’s offense? Or will they try and lockdown on defense, aiming for a potential extra time tally or penalty kick victory?
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Seattle owns FC Dallas in their lifetime records, going 12-7-7 against FC Dallas. But it only takes one victory or one inspirational moment for Dallas to upset the defending MLS Cup champions.
Bookies are siding with Seattle, but we’ve seen some incredible upsets in the playoffs already.
