Seattle Sounders host Austin FC at Lumen Field on Wednesday, August 19 (9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM PT).
Seattle Sounders and Austin FC both come into this one with clean injury sheets, so the team news is simple: no one is ruled out for either side. That puts the focus on the players already carrying the biggest loads. Paul Rothrock leads Seattle’s attack with 5 goals and 9 shots on target from 1,272 minutes, with Albert Rusnák pulling the strings behind him — his 33 chances created top the squad, alongside 3 goals of his own from 1,195 minutes. Austin’s threat still runs through Myrto Uzuni, whose 6 goals and 17 shots on target from 40 attempts make him the visitors’ most reliable outlet, with Christian Ramirez offering a second scoring option after 5 goals in just 702 minutes.
Seattle Sounders vs Austin FC: Best Bets & Predictions
Seattle look to end a rough run against a shaky Austin side at Lumen Field.
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Season Form & Standings
Seattle Sounders sit ninth in the Western Conference with 24 points from 17 games, still within range of the playoff picture despite a difficult stretch. Austin FC are 14th in the West on 17 points from 18 games, further back in the race and searching for the results to close that gap.
Western Conference
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Sounders | 9 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 24 |
| Austin FC | 14 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 36 | -14 | 17 |
Seattle Sounders vs Austin FC Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Seattle Sounders
4-2-3-1Austin FC
3-4-3Potential Match-Winners
- Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders): Seattle’s leading scorer with 5 goals and 9 shots on target from 22 attempts this season.
- Albert Rusnák (Seattle Sounders): Has created a team-high 33 chances to go with 3 goals of his own, the creative hub of this Seattle side.
- Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC): Austin’s most productive forward, with 6 goals and 17 shots on target from 40 attempts.
Recent Form
Seattle Sounders: L L L L L
- 2026-08-02: Portland Timbers 2-1 Seattle Sounders (L, away)
- 2026-07-26: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Seattle Sounders (L, away)
- 2026-07-23: Austin FC 3-1 Seattle Sounders (L, away)
- 2026-07-17: Seattle Sounders 1-5 Portland Timbers (L, home)
- 2026-05-25: LAFC 1-0 Seattle Sounders (L, away)
Seattle have lost their last 5 matches, including defeats to Portland Timbers, Philadelphia Union, Austin FC, and LAFC, with a 1-5 home loss to Portland among them.
Austin FC: L L W L L
- 2026-08-02: Colorado Rapids 1-0 Austin FC (L, away)
- 2026-07-26: Houston Dynamo 3-0 Austin FC (L, away)
- 2026-07-23: Austin FC 3-1 Seattle Sounders (W, home)
- 2026-05-23: St. Louis City SC 3-0 Austin FC (L, away)
- 2026-05-17: Austin FC 1-2 Sporting KC (L, home)
Austin’s last 5 reads 1 win and 4 losses, with their only win a 3-1 result away at Seattle on July 23, sandwiched between defeats to Colorado Rapids, Houston Dynamo, St. Louis City, and Sporting KC.
Seattle Sounders vs Austin FC Prediction
This one reads as a tight affair between two sides that need results more than style points. Seattle sit ninth in the West and still have a route back into the playoff picture, while Austin’s 14th-place standing leaves them chasing a run of results of their own. Expect the Sounders to find a way to a narrow win at home, closing it out 1-0.