Seattle arrive into this one in fine fettle, winning four of their last five at home and carrying a remarkable average of 2.7 goals scored per home game while conceding just 0.7. That defensive solidity is reflected in a clean sheet rate well above the league norm, and the data suggests this is a side that dominates at home without leaking much at the other end.

San Diego make the trip north in wretched away form, losing all five of their last road fixtures while conceding 2.2 per game away from home. Their BTTS rate of 40% in away games sits notably below the league average of 58%, pointing more toward a one-sided affair than a competitive exchange.

With no head-to-head history to lean on, we rely entirely on current form, and the picture is stark. This looks considerably more comfortable for Seattle than a tight contest, and the visitors appear to be in for another difficult evening on the road.