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Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders preview

United States flag 2026 Major League Soccer, United States
TQL Stadium
Major League Soccer
CincinnatiCIN
0 – 0
1ST HALF 3
Seattle SoundersSEA
Live : 1st Half
Regular Season

Statistics

Possession
CIN
65%
SEA
35%

Top Statistics

1 Dangerous attacks 0
71 Possession 29
1 Corners 0
0 Free kicks 1

Match Overview

2 Successful Dribbles 0
100 Successful Dribbles Percentage 0

Attacking

4 Attacks 2

Possession

1 Long Passes 0
7 Passes 5
71 Successful Passes Percentage 100

Defensive

4 Duels Won 1

Discipline

1 Fouls 1

Lineup

Referee : Drew Fischer

Starting XI ▼

18
Roman Celentano
Roman Celentano Goalkeeper
6.91
11
Samuel Gidi
Samuel Gidi Defender
6.72
12
Miles Robinson
Miles Robinson Defender
6.69
88
A. Chirilă
A. Chirilă Defender
10
Evander
Evander Midfielder
8.01
22
Gerardo Valenzuela
Gerardo Valenzuela Midfielder
6.83
27
Tah Anunga
Tah Anunga Midfielder
6.52
29
Bryan Ramírez
Bryan Ramírez Midfielder
6.98
66
Ender Echenique
Ender Echenique Midfielder
6.85
16
Tom Barlow
Tom Barlow Attacker
6.8
17
Kenji Mboma Dem
Kenji Mboma Dem Attacker
6.95
Referee : Drew Fischer

Starting XI ▼

26
Andrew Thomas
Andrew Thomas Goalkeeper
6.97
4
Ryan Sailor
Ryan Sailor Defender
7.05
35
Antino Lopez
Antino Lopez Defender
6.77
39
Stuart Hawkins
Stuart Hawkins Defender
6.59
85
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi Defender
14
Paul Rothrock
Paul Rothrock Midfielder
6.93
30
Edson Carli
Edson Carli Midfielder
37
Snyder Brunell
Snyder Brunell Midfielder
6.79
45
Peter Kingston
Peter Kingston Midfielder
6.66
90
Sebastian Gomez
Sebastian Gomez Midfielder
6.35
95
Osaze De Rosario
Osaze De Rosario Attacker
6.61

CONTEXT

The encounter between Cincinnati and Seattle Sounders begins in the first half at minute 0. Cincinnati, identified as the pregame stronger team, faces an opponent that has started solidly without conceding early control. Possession stands evenly at fifty percent apiece, indicating a balanced approach from both sides in these opening exchanges. No red cards have been issued and no significant events have disrupted the flow, maintaining a draw in qualitative terms. The live situation stays in line with pre-match signals, showing no deviation from expected patterns. With xG values still at null, trends are yet to emerge as the teams probe for openings. This even start sets a foundation where neither side has gained an advantage through chances or territorial dominance.

TL;DR

  • Live state: The first half at minute 0 shows an even contest with no team in control and no cards issued.
  • Structural vs live: The live state matches pre-match expectations where Cincinnati was the stronger side but the opening is balanced.
  • Projection vs live: The projection and live alignment is neutral with the game developing as anticipated from the start.
  • xG trend: With no xG recorded yet at minute 0 the trend remains to be established in the first half.
  • Possession profile: Possession is split evenly at 50 percent for each team reflecting a balanced start.
  • Event impact: No red cards or major events have occurred so the impact on the game remains minimal at this stage.
  • Second-half outlook: Live efficiency trend is in line with; The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
D. Fischer
D. Fischer
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Cincinnati P. Noonan
P. Noonan
VS
Seattle Sounders B. Schmetzer
B. Schmetzer
1.42
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.26
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
New York City Rank: 67 W
Orlando City Rank: 65 D
SJ Earthquakes Rank: 67 W
Columbus Crew Rank: 64 L
Vancouver Whitecaps Rank: 72 W
Orlando City Rank: 64 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austin Rank: 57 L
Vancouver Whitecaps Rank: 72 L
Portland Timbers Rank: 64 L
Philadelphia Union Rank: 65 L
Austin Rank: 58 L
Portland Timbers Rank: 63 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
68.63
64.34
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Cincinnati
Seattle Sounders
Power Score
68.63
64.34
League Position
5
13
Global Rank
296
410

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Cincinnati — Opponent-weighted form score
Seattle Sounders — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Cincinnati Seattle Sounders

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Cincinnati

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Seattle Sounders

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Cincinnati ⚠ Proxy
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⚠ Proxy Seattle Sounders
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Cincinnati Seattle Sounders
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Cincinnati Seattle Sounders
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Cincinnati
Seattle Sounders
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Cincinnati
vs
Seattle Sounders
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Cincinnati Seattle Sounders
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Cincinnati 0.00
Seattle Sounders 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Cincinnati Seattle Sounders
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Cincinnati 0.00
Seattle Sounders 0.00
Cincinnati
Seattle Sounders
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING

Match Formation 3-5-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
TQL Stadium
Capacity
26000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Drew Fischer

CONCLUSION

The first half at minute 0 has seen Cincinnati and Seattle Sounders engage in a measured contest where possession is shared equally and no early breakthroughs have occurred. This alignment with pregame expectations for a competitive matchup suggests both teams are adhering to their structural setups. As the half continues the focus will likely shift toward creating quality opportunities while maintaining defensive discipline given the lack of cards so far. The neutral projection live alignment indicates potential for the stronger pregame side to assert itself later but the current evenness points to a tightly contested period ahead.