Football Result

Daniel Musovski 19'
Pedro de la Vega 30'
Paul Rothrock 34'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
43.9%
27.5%
28.5%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.561
0.394
Game Stats
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots
14
12
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Fouls
18
15
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
3
7
Offsides
0
1
Saves
8
4
Team Formations
3-4-2-1
4-2-3-1


Location
Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
Attendance
31,867
2025-04-20 | Game Summary

On April 19, 2025, Seattle Sounders FC dominated Nashville SC in a convincing 3-0 victory at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, for an MLS Regular Season match. The Sounders, playing a 3-4-2-1 formation, took control early, with Daniel Musovski opening the scoring in the 19th minute. Pedro de la Vega extended the lead in the 30th minute, followed quickly by Paul Rothrock in the 34th minute, effectively sealing the match before halftime. Nashville SC, in a 4-2-3-1 formation, struggled to create meaningful chances, despite holding a slight edge in possession (52.3% compared to Seattle's 47.7%).
Seattle's clinical finishing proved to be the difference, converting their chances effectively. The Sounders had 14 total shots with 7 on target, while Nashville managed 12 shots with 8 on target, highlighting Stefan Frei's strong performance in goal for Seattle, registering 8 saves. The match was physical, with Seattle committing 18 fouls and receiving 4 yellow cards, while Nashville committed 15 fouls but avoided any bookings.
The AI's pre-game prediction of a Seattle Sounders FC win was accurate, further solidifying the AI model's capabilities. However, the AI didn't expect such a dominant performance, having rated it as not an expected balanced game. Seattle Sounders FC had a rate of 0.561 before the game, compared with Nashville SC with a rate of 0.394. The probability of Seattle winning was predicted as 43.9% before the game.
Seattle's victory contrasts with their recent form, which has been inconsistent, with two losses and two draws in their previous five MLS games before this match, alongside a 1-0 win against FC Dallas. This decisive win could be a turning point for the Sounders. Nashville's form has also been patchy, with two wins and three losses in their preceding five games, suggesting a team struggling for consistency. Nashville won 2-1 against Real Salt Lake in the previous game.
Looking ahead, Seattle Sounders FC will travel to face Colorado Rapids on April 26th. Considering Colorado's recent results, where they won 3 of their last 5 games, Seattle will need to maintain their offensive form and tighten their defense. Nashville SC will host Chicago Fire FC on the same day. Considering that Chicago Fire FC won 2 of their last 5 games, while Nashville won 2 of their last 5 games, a balanced match is expected.
In their last head-to-head matches, Seattle won against Colorado Rapids in 3 of the last 5 matches. Nashville had a recent history of struggling against Seattle, losing 0-0, 1-0 and 0-1. Analyzing the previous games from Nashville against Chicago, Nashville won 3 of the last 5.

2025-04-18 | Pre-game insights

On April 19, 2025, Seattle Sounders FC will face Nashville SC at Lumen Field. AI predicts a win for the Sounders, despite their moderate team rate of 0.561 compared to Nashville's 0.394. The probability of a Seattle victory stands at 43.9%, while Nashville has a 28.5% chance. Seattle's key player, midfielder João Paulo, will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, losses, and draws. Nashville will rely on Hany Mukhtar's attacking prowess to upset the prediction. A draw remains a significant possibility, at 27.5%.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance