Seattle Sounders FC desperately need points on Sunday, Sep 6 at 2:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Seattle Sounders FC come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). New York Red Bulls, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Seattle Sounders FC head into this on the back of a defeat, while New York Red Bulls arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

In 10 previous meetings, Seattle Sounders FC lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Seattle Sounders FC won 1–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: New York Red Bulls's quality should tell even on the road. Seattle Sounders FC will push, but the visitors have too much class. New York Red Bulls to win.