MLS Cup Final: Which Team Are You Backing?

Earlier this week, the Western Conference final in the MLS was played. Seattle Sounders faced a Minnesota United side that had kept a clean sheet in their last two games before this conference final. This, however, didn’t stop Sounders from getting the better of their opponents.

Scoring three of the five goals in this particular game, Seattle Sounders have now qualified for the MLS Cup final. They will now take on Columbus Crew for a chance to retain the trophy they won a year ago.

For Columbus Crew, a 1-0 victory over New England Revolution was enough to see them crowned champions of the Eastern Conference. For what has been a very long and strange football season, it’s only appropriate that it finishes with a trophy won.

But which of these two sides want it the most?

The odds for both sides to win is an indication of what to expect. Columbus Crew have been priced at 2.50 odds to win while a Seattle Sounders win has been pegged at 2.70 on NairaBET. This one is expected to be a tight one, and also go down the wire with it being a one-legged affair.

Both sides are on a four-game winning streak. For Seattle Sounders, they have not lost any of their last five games. Although this puts them in a strong position for this game, they have the little issue of conceding goals to worry about going into this MLS Cup final.

They have failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last six games. And that’s where Columbus will be looking to inflict the most pain in this game as they gun for their second-ever MLS Cup triumph.

Both sides have plenty of history between them going into this game. They have met 17 times in recent history. And Sounders have had the better of their MLS Cup final opponents in history. Seattle Sounders won seven of those games, with five ending in a stalemate.

The last six meetings however have been pretty balanced.

Both sides have each won two of the last six meetings, with the remaining two finishing in a draw.

The goals have been rare whenever these two sides meet. None of their last six meetings has seen more than three goals scored. With the MLS Cup on the line, all of that could change in this game.

For Seattle Sounders, it’s all about continuing their reign in MLS. For Columbus, the rule of engagement is simple: Knock the reigning champions off their perch and rule in their stead.

Which of these two teams will achieve glory in this game? Drop your comments below.