Published on: May 30, 2021 4:00 pm IST|Updated on: May 30, 2021 2:20 pm IST
SS vs ATN Dream11: As the Major League Soccer season goes on in full swing, it will be Seattle Sounders FC that takes on Austin at the Century Link Field. In terms of the standings, Seattle Sounders are sitting at the top of the Western Conference with 17 points courtesy five wins and two draws. They are on the back of a stalemate against Atlanta United, and will be eager to bounce back to winning ways with Sporting KC breathing under their necks. Meanwhile, it has been an underwhelming start to the season for Austin, with them languishing at the 12th spot. They have six points on board, having won two and lost four games so far. Ausitn’s most recent fixture was a defeat to Nashville, as they go through a difficult test again. With that being said, here is the SS vs ATN Dream 11 Prediction for the game ahead.
Date: May 31, Monday Kick Off: 7:00 AM IST Venue: Centry Link Field WATCH Major League Soccer Live and Stream: No Coverage in India
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Head to Head This will be the first time that the both clubs will be squaring off in the MLS.
SS vs ATN Dream11 Today Match Prediction
Seattle Sounders News Injury Report and Unavailability: Jordan Morris, Joshua Antecio, Stefan Frei and Nicolas Lodeiro are ruled out due to injury.
Expected Changes and Strategy: Stefan Cleveland should be starting in at goal, while, Tolo, Gomez, and O’Neill could line up as the back three. Smith and Roldan could feature as the wing backs. Rowe, Paulo and Cristian Roldan are likely to accommodate the midfield region. Bruin and Ruidiaz are in contention to lead the attack up top.
Seattle Sounders Starting XI: Likely
Cleveland Tolo Gomez O’Neill Smith Rowe Roldan Paulo Roldan Bruin Ruidiaz
Austin FC News Injury Report and Unavailability: Ben Sweat and Aaron Schoenfeld are on the sidelines due to injury.
Expected Changes and Strategy: Brad Stuver should be starting in at goal, while, Lima, Cascante, Besler and Kolmanic could line up as the back four in defence. Pochettino, Fagundez, Ring are likely to fill in at midfield. J Stroud, Hoesen and Dominguez are in contention to lead the offence.
Austin FC Starting XI: Likely
Stuver Lima Cascante Besler Kolmanic Pocheetino Fagundez Ring Stround Hoesen Dominguez
Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options
Raul Ruidiaz has been in sublime form since the start of the season for Seattle Sounders. Rudiaz has bagged six goals, and also has a pass accuracy of 82.3% from seven appearances this season.
Cecilio Domingues has secured two goals from six appearances, and also has a pass accuracy of 84% ffor Austin FC so far. He is expected to start for his side.
Joao Paulo has impressed in the midfield region for Seattle. Paulo has a goal, three assists and also has a pass accuracy of 77% from seven appearances this season.
Differential Picks
Diego Fagundez has scored two goals, and also has a pass accuracy of 89.9% from six appearances in the league this season for Austin FC.
Brad Smith has done well at the back, as well as while pushing forward. Smith has three goals, and an assist from seven appearances this season.
GK: S Cleaveland DEF: M Besler, J Cascante, B Smit, Y Gomez MID: J Paulo, D Fagundez, A Ring FOR: C Dominguez, R Ruidiaz, W Bruin
Likely Winner:
Austin FC have been going through an underwhelming run of form, and could face some problems against Seattle Sounders as well. Seattle have been the team to beat in the season so far, and will once again be heading in as favorites to win as per the SS vs ATN Today Match Prediction odds.