Seattle Sounders vs Austin preview

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Seattle SoundersSEA
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AustinATX
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Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Seattle Sounders hosted Austin in a league fixture that ended in a 1-2 away win. The first half concluded without goals as both teams maintained parity at the break. Expected goals stood at 1.74 for the home team and 0.91 for the away team indicating a higher chance creation rate for Seattle Sounders. Despite this Austin controlled more of the ball with 55 percent possession. The game featured no dismissals for either side. Pre-match indicators pointed to Seattle Sounders as the stronger side but the result went against them. The xG differential of 0.83 did not translate into the match outcome. Austin achieved a significant structural deviation from typical patterns. Performance efficiency remained consistent throughout the encounter. Market data aligned with the final result despite the xG figures. No major events altered the flow beyond standard play. The absence of red cards meant no distortion from disciplinary actions.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Seattle Sounders 1-2 Austin. Austin showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with performance metrics for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome was not consistent with the xG values recorded.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations for the fixture.
  • xG expectations: Seattle Sounders held higher xG expectations at 1.74 compared to 0.91.
  • Event impact: No significant events occurred to influence the match direction.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued resulting in no distortion to the game.
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
A. Chapman
A. Chapman
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
K. Atkins
K. Atkins
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
C. Wattam
C. Wattam
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
C. May
C. May
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Seattle Sounders B. Schmetzer
B. Schmetzer
VS
Austin D. Arnaud
D. Arnaud
1.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.89
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Last 6 Opponents
Vancouver Whitecaps Rank: 72 L
Portland Timbers Rank: 64 L
Philadelphia Union Rank: 65 L
Austin Rank: 57 L
Portland Timbers Rank: 62 L
Los Angeles FC Rank: 72 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Dallas Rank: 66 L
Colorado Rapids Rank: 63 L
Houston Dynamo Rank: 63 L
Seattle Sounders Rank: 65 W
St. Louis City Rank: 65 L
Sporting KC Rank: 50 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 2
2

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.
65.3
56.62
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Seattle Sounders
Austin
Power Score
65.3
56.62
League Position
12
14
Global Rank
388
646

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

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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Seattle Sounders

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Austin

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
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.

Seattle Sounders
vs
Austin
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Seattle Sounders Austin
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
30%
46%
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.
-0.52 vs -0.42
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Seattle Sounders Austin
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
46%
30%
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).
-0.42 vs -0.52
Seattle Sounders
Austin
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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Seattle Sounders
vs
Austin
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Seattle Sounders Austin
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
Seattle Sounders 0.00
Austin 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Seattle Sounders Austin
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
Seattle Sounders 0.00
Austin 0.00
Seattle Sounders
Austin
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SEA had peak pressure around 82'.
  • ATX started the game with stronger pressure.
SEA Pressure ATX Pressure
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Pressure Index: SEA reached the top pressure at 82' (76.92).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Seattle Sounders SEA Home
5 matches
Austin ATX Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
2
Goals
5
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
5
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
1.49
xG
1.58
1.58
xGA
1.49

Data last updated: 2026-08-20T00:03:32+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Seattle Stadium
Capacity
68740
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Allen Chapman
Kyle Atkins
Chris Wattam
Corbyn May

Statistics

Possession
SEA
46%
ATX
54%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 2
5 Shots 4
52 Dangerous attacks 26
45 Possession 55
7 Corners 5
9 Free kicks 10
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

45 Ball Safe 73
5 Goal Kicks 9
11 Goal Attempts 9
4 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 14
0 Hit Woodwork 1
8 Successful Headers 9
1 Assists 2
2 Injuries 0
8 Dribble Attempts 8
2 Successful Dribbles 3
25 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

110 Attacks 88
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

22 Long Passes 49
447 Passes 558
379 Successful Passes 484
85 Successful Passes Percentage 87
14 Key Passes 8
10 Successful Long Passes 27
45 Successful Long Passes Percentage 55

Defensive

4 Saves 6
13 Tackles 12
12 Interceptions 10
32 Duels Won 34

Build-up

27 Total Crosses 15
3 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
10 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Allen Chapman

Starting XI ▼

26
Andrew Thomas
Andrew Thomas Goalkeeper
6.96
5
Nouhou
Nouhou Defender
6.97
42
Rafael Jauregui
Rafael Jauregui
88'
20
Kee-hee Kim
Kee-hee Kim Defender
6.61
25
Jackson Ragen
Jackson Ragen Defender
6.92
39
Stuart Hawkins
Stuart Hawkins
69'
6.47
85
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi Defender
6.83
11
Albert Rusnák
Albert Rusnák Midfielder
7.1
16
Álex Roldán
Álex Roldán Midfielder
7
90
Sebastian Gomez
Sebastian Gomez Midfielder
6.29
37
Snyder Brunell
Snyder Brunell
46'
6.78
14
Paul Rothrock
Paul Rothrock Attacker
6.95
19
Danny Musovski
Danny Musovski Attacker
6.54
45
Peter Kingston
Peter Kingston Attacker
6.64
95
Osaze De Rosario
Osaze De Rosario
76'
6.64
Referee : Allen Chapman

Starting XI ▼

12
Damian Las
Damian Las Goalkeeper
4
Brendan Hines-Ike
Brendan Hines-Ike Defender
6.83
15
Jon Bell
Jon Bell Defender
6.55
23
Žan Kolmanič
Žan Kolmanič Defender
6.41
35
Mateja Djordjevic
Mateja Djordjevic
79'
6.38
6
Ilie Sánchez
Ilie Sánchez Midfielder
6.63
14
Besard Sabovic
Besard Sabovic
79'
6.58
7
Jayden Nelson
Jayden Nelson Midfielder
6.66
38
Ervin Torres
Ervin Torres
71'
6.89
11
Facundo Torres
Facundo Torres Midfielder
7.13
24
Jorge Alastuey
Jorge Alastuey Midfielder
6.43
9
Brandon Vazquez
Brandon Vazquez Attacker
6.79
19
CJ Fodrey
CJ Fodrey Attacker
29
Guilherme Biro
Guilherme Biro
59'
6.62
77
Przemyslaw Placheta
Przemyslaw Placheta Attacker
6.45
3
Mikkel Desler
Mikkel Desler
71'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Stuart Hawkins
Header / 3rd Goal
90'
Event
Rafael Jauregui → Nouhou
9th Substitution
88'
87'
Event
Guilherme Biro
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
79'
Event
Mateja Djordjevic → Žan Kolmanič
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Besard Sabovic → Ilie Sánchez
8th Substitution
Event
Osaze De Rosario → Peter Kingston
6th Substitution
76'
71'
Event
Mikkel Desler → Przemyslaw Placheta
4th Substitution
71'
Event
Ervin Torres → Jayden Nelson
5th Substitution
Event
Stuart Hawkins → Jackson Ragen
3rd Substitution
69'
66'
Event
Facundo Torres
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
59'
Event
Guilherme Biro → CJ Fodrey
2nd Substitution
Event
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
48'
Event
Snyder Brunell → Sebastian Gomez
1st Substitution
46'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Stuart Hawkins Head Shot Goal
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Stuart Hawkins scores, making it 1-2.
88
Update Update
Rafael Jauregui is on, and Nouhou Tolo is off.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Guilherme Biro Trindade Dubas takes a left-footed shot and scores.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Guilherme Biro Trindade Dubas scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Brandon Vazquez.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Torres takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Update Update
Besard Sabovic is on, and Ilie Sanchez Farres is off.
79
Update Update
Mateja Djordjevic is on, and Zan Kolmanic is off.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Attempt Attempt
Paul Rothrock's left-footed shot is saved.
76
Update Update
Osaze De Rosario replaces Peter Kingston.
76
Attempt Attempt
Kalani Kossa Rienzi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
72
Attempt Attempt
Nouhou Tolo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
71
Update Update
Facundo Torres comes on for Jayden Nelson.
71
Update Update
Mikkel Desler comes on for Przemyslaw Placheta.
71
Attempt Attempt
Snyder Brunell takes a right-footed shot but misses.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Update Update
Stuart Hawkins is on, and Jackson Ragen is off.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Facundo Torres scores with a left-footed shot.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
64
Attempt Attempt
Przemyslaw Placheta takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Attempt Attempt
Przemyslaw Placheta takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
61
Attempt Attempt
Danny Musovski takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
60
Attempt Attempt
Jayden Nelson takes a right-footed shot but misses.
59
Update Update
Guilherme Biro Trindade Dubas comes on for Calvin Fodrey.
58
Attempt Attempt
Snyder Brunell takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
57
Attempt Attempt
Albert Rusnak's left-footed shot is blocked.
55
Attempt Attempt
Paul Rothrock takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Attempt Attempt
Kalani Kossa Rienzi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
46
Update Update
On comes Snyder Brunell, off goes Sebastian Gomez.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Zan Kolmanic takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Jorge Alastuey takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
33
Attempt Attempt
Calvin Fodrey attempts a header but misses the shot.
30
Attempt Attempt
Albert Rusnak takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Attempt Attempt
Peter Kingston takes a right-footed shot but misses.
26
Update Update
Offside.
18
Attempt Attempt
Danny Musovski attempts a header but misses the shot.
10
Attempt Attempt
Jorge Alastuey takes a left-footed shot but misses.
7
Attempt Attempt
Przemyslaw Placheta takes a left-footed shot but misses.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Allen Chapman.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Seattle Sounders 1-2 Austin. Structural assessment: Austin exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.