Our New York City FC vs Seattle Sounders Prediction: 2-1
New York City FC vs Seattle Sounders in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This New York City FC vs Seattle Sounders prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
New York City FC's Last Match – Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC
New York City FC will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 USA MLS setback against Philadelphia Union on October 4. In that match, New York City FC recorded 61% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Union | 39% | 11 (7) | 0.8 | 51 |
 New York City FC | 61% | 4 (3) | 0.32 | 46 |
Seattle Sounders's Last Match – Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake
Seattle Sounders will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 USA MLS triumph against Real Salt Lake on October 12. In that match, Seattle Sounders controlled 55% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Sounders | 55% | 9 (3) | 2.29 | 40 |
 Real Salt Lake | 45% | 10 (3) | 0.55 | 53 |
New York City FC vs Seattle Sounders Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC | Seattle Sounders | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Seattle Sounders average 1.8 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
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