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Seattle Sounders take road losing streak into matchup with Cincinnati
Evander has 12 goals and 11 assists as Cincinnati seeks to extend a 7-2-1 home record against a Sounders team on a four-game road skid.
The Seattle Sounders visit Cincinnati for the first time this season on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Sounders rank 13th in the Western Conference, while Cincinnati sits fourth in the Eastern Conference.
Looking to stop a four-game road losing streak, the Sounders hold a 3-5-2 record away from home, while Cincinnati boasts a 7-2-1 home record. This disparity sets up a difficult test for Seattle.
Evander leads the MLS with 12 goals and 11 assists for Cincinnati, while Paul Rothrock has provided five goals and one assist for the Sounders. These contributions drive offensive production for both teams.
Betting markets list Cincinnati at-145 and the Sounders at +299, with a draw at +327. The over/under for the matchup is set at 3.5 goals.
The Sounders face significant lineup challenges, as Nikola Petkovic, Hassani Dotson, Jordan Morris, Yeimar Gomez Andrade, and Paul Arriola are currently listed as injured. These absences compound Seattle's road struggles.