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SS vs RSLC Dream11 Match Prediction | Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer

By Walli Siddiqui
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SS vs RSLC Dream11 Match Preview | Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer (Western Conference Semi-Finals)

The Seattle Sounders will face Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference semifinals at CenturyLink Field.

Reak Salt Lake sneaked their way through Portland Timbers in the first round of the playoffs thanks to a late goal by Jefferson Savarino. The match ended as 2-1 in RSL’s favour.

Meanwhile, the Seattle Sounders advanced to the semis by beating FC Dallas in an exhilarating manner. The game was decided in extra time as both teams scored three goals each within 90 minutes. However, it was Jordan Morris who scored the winner while also completing his hat-trick in the second half of extra time. Seattle ended up winning with a scoreline of 4-3.

This will be the third time that RSL and Seattle Sounders confront one another in Western Conference semi-finals.

Match Details

Date- Thursday, October 24 | Kick-Off- 7:30 AM (IST) | Venue- CenturyLink Field


Seattle Sounders

Will Bruin is out of contention for the semi-finals due to an ACL tear. Keeping aside Bruin, the manager, Brian Schmetzer has a fully fit squad for the crunch game. Frei is expected to be in guard of goal, while Smith, Kee-hee, Torres and Leerdam should comprise the back four. Svensson and Roldan could feature in central-midfield. Whereas, Morris, Lodeiro and Jones could fill in the attacking-midfield role. Ruidiaz could feature as the lone striker.


Real Salt Lake

Jordan Allen and Nick Besler remain on the sidelines due to injuries. Other than those two, Freddy Juarez will look to play his strongest eleven in the semi-finals. Rimando should keep between the sticks, while Herrera, Silva, Onuoha and Toia should fill in at back four. Beckerman and Luiz are the two candidates to accommodate central midfield. Savarino, Rusnak and Baird should partner along to create chances, Meanwhile, Kreilach is likely to remain up top.


Predicted Lineups

Seattle Sounders- Frei; Smith, Kee-hee, Torres, Leerdam; Roldan, Svensson; Morris, Lodeiro, Jones; Ruidiaz

Real Salt Lake- Rimando; Herrera, Silva, Onuoha, Toia; Beckerman, Luiz; Savarino, Rusnak, Baird; Kreilach


Key Points

In the last six meetings between the two sides, it’s Real Salt Lake who has had the upper hand with four wins in contrast to Seattle Sounders.

Seattle has won eight of their last nine home games against RSL in all competitions.


Top Picks

Jordan Morris’ match-winning hat-trick for Seattle must have warmed him up for Real Salt Lake. In totality, Morris has scored 13 goals and has six assists to his name in 27 appearances.

Raul Ruidiaz has also chipped in for Seattle by registering 12 goals in the MLS out of 23 appearances this season.

For Real Salt Lake, Alberth Rusnak has been pivotal this season with 10 goals and two assists in 30 appearances this season. Jefferson Savarino’s late goal against Portland will lift his confidence before the clash against Seattle. The attacking midfielder has scored nine goals and has five assists for RSL in 29 appearances.

 

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Walli Siddiqui

A true sports enthusiast who cherishes the thought of writing, reporting, or presenting, particularly when it comes to the two most popular sports in the world. Football as well as Cricket. A thorough admirer of the Indian Cricket Team since the childhood days, while loyalty also goes out to the red side of Manchester when it comes to football.