Seattle Sounders look to end road losing streak in game against Atlanta United

Updated Aug. 5, 2022 2:15 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Seattle Sounders FC (10-11-2, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta United FC (6-9-7, 12th in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Atlanta United FC -103, Seattle +248, Draw +271; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Sounders visit Atlanta United looking to stop a three-game road losing streak.

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United is 5-2-4 in home games. United ranks fourth in the MLS with 114 shots on goal, averaging 5.2 per game.

The Sounders are 3-7-1 in road games. The Sounders have a 4-0-0 record in games they record a pair of goals.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Josef Martinez has five goals and four assists for United. Dom Dwyer has two goals over the last 10 games.

Jordan Morris has six goals and one assist for the Sounders. Nicolas Lodeiro has two goals and one assist over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: United: 2-5-3, averaging 1.0 goal, 5.0 shots on goal and 5.6 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.5 goals per game.

Sounders: 4-5-1, averaging 1.1 goals, 3.9 shots on goal and 4.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.1 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: United: Dylan Castanheira (injured), Andrew Gutman (injured), Brooks Lennon (injured), Miles Robinson (injured), Ronald Hernandez (injured), Emerson Hyndman (injured), Osvaldo Alonso (injured), Brad Guzan (injured).

Sounders: Obed Vargas (injured), Joao Paulo (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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