Seattle Sounders FC desperately need points on Sunday, Aug 23 at 1:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

FC Cincinnati come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Seattle Sounders FC travel out of form (1W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. FC Cincinnati won their last outing, while Seattle Sounders FC suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — FC Cincinnati and Seattle Sounders FC have split their 3 meetings almost evenly (1W–1D–1W). Their last encounter ended in FC Cincinnati won 1–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.7 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives FC Cincinnati a slight edge, but Seattle Sounders FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.