Seattle Sounders vs Columbus Crew – MLS Cup (December 13)

Seattle Sounders vs Columbus Crew is the game in which the champion of the MLS is going to be decided. The 2020 MLS Cup is the name of the game, and both teams are super-motivated to get ahold of the title.

Actually, Seattle Sounders already got it. This team won the MLS Cup last year, and it’s now their wish to keep it in their possession for at least another year.

Columbus Crew are going to do all in their power to prevent that from happening. Although their players are (probably) not as good as those of the Sounders, this team is boosted by the fact that they’re playing the MLS Cup game in front of their own crowd. Furthermore, recent news is that six Columbus Crew players are making a comeback after being out with COVID-19.

Seattle Sounders Favored to Win the 2020 MLS Cup

If you’re into soccer futures, you might know that Seattle was one of the top favorites to win the MLS Cup long before the 2020 season started. They’re going into this game carrying the role of the favorite, but their job is not going to be easy.

The Sounders have some fantastic players in the team, especially in the attack. Their most expensive player is Raul Ruidiaz, a forward, while their captain is Nicolas Lodeiro, an attacking midfielder.

What’s interesting is that these guys are very experienced. They’re already in their thirties, with plenty of experience with playing big games. The same, however, goes for their next opponent as well. Columbus Crew’s most important players are all around 30.

Six Columbus Crew Players Return After COVID-19 Absence

When early odds for MLS Cup futures were released, Columbus Crew was not anywhere near the top of the list of favorites. However, this team did very well in the playoffs, eventually winning the Eastern Conference by beating the New England Revolution.

They’re now taking on an even tougher opponent, but they’re confident of getting a good result. The reason is that six of their players who had been out for weeks are back. They all tested negative for COVID-19 in the latest medical checkup.

FatCatBet’s Seattle Sounders vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Columbus Crew will have about 1,500 supporters in the stands of their stadium, which is bound to give them at least some boost. Still, the crowd noise probably isn’t going to be loud enough to carry them throughout the game. Instead, they will have to rely on their own skills and tactics in order to get the best of Seattle Sounders.

They definitely have the ability to do so, but we at the FatCatBet think this is going to be a very close game. In fact, we think it’s very likely that the game is going to finish in a draw. We might see penalties deciding the winner of the 2020 MLS Cup.