Ruidiaz and the Seattle Sounders visit Dallas

Updated Apr. 12, 2024 2:16 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Seattle Sounders FC (1-3-2, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. FC Dallas (1-4-1, 14th in the Western Conference)

Frisco, Texas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Seattle +144, FC Dallas +195, Draw +216; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: Raul Ruidiaz leads the Seattle Sounders into a matchup with Dallas after scoring two goals against CF Montreal.

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Dallas is 1-2-1 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas has a 1-3 record in matches decided by one goal.

The Sounders are 0-3-2 in conference games. The Sounders are 10th in the league drawing 36 corner kicks, averaging 6.0 per game.

The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Petar Musa has scored one goal with one assist for Dallas. Jesus Ferreira has one goal and one assist.

Ruidiaz has scored four goals for the Sounders. Pedro De La Vega has one goal.

SEASON SO FAR: Dallas: Averaging 1.0 goal, 5.0 shots on goal and 3.7 corner kicks through six games while allowing 1.7 goals per game.

Sounders: Averaging 1.5 goals, 5.8 shots on goal and 6.0 corner kicks through six games while allowing 1.2 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Dallas: Logan Farrington (injured), Geovane Jesus (injured), Alan Velasco (injured), Jesus Ferreira (injured), Paxton Pomykal (injured), Asier Illarramendi Andonegi (injured).

Sounders: Reed Baker-Whiting (injured), Braudilio Rodrigues (injured), Leo Chu (injured), Pedro De La Vega (injured).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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