Verdict: Atletico Madrid win
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Seeking an immediate boost on Thursday night, Atletico Madrid look to put a maiden Club World Cup victory on the board will meet Seattle at Lumen Field.
Seattle Sounders
Starting with the hosts, while Seattle might be backed by a vocal home support on Thursday night, the Sounders are enduring what has become a recent wobble. Getting their Club World Cup campaign underway with a 2-1 loss at the hands of Brazilian giants Botafogo earlier in the week, Brian Schmetzer’s side will be bracing themselves for another stern examination here. Failing to pick up any kind of momentum prior to their Group B adventure as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming against Vancouver, the Greens have now lost each of their previous three appearances across all competitions and they are enduring their worst rut since opening up the 2025 campaign. Likewise, shipping eight goals on that three-match losing run, Seattle have shown some worrying defensive issues and are pencilled in as a landslide underdog in midweek.
Seattle Sounders Team News
While both Jon Bell and Cameroon international Nouhou might currently be serving their own respective domestic suspensions, both are free to feature on Thursday night. However, not making a single appearance since the middle of March, one-time Swansea misfit Paul Arriola remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee injury.
Returning to Schmetzer’s squad in midweek, USA international Jordan Morris could make a first appearance since the end of April. Completing a free switch from Turkish giants Fenerbahce ahead of the 2025 campaign, ex-Liverpool youngster Ryan Kent will feature here.
Atletico Madrid
As for the visitors, getting their Club World Cup adventure underway with a nightmare 4-0 drumming at the hands of reigning European champions PSG, Atletico Madrid are desperately seeking an immediate response here. With their knockout stage dreams hanging in the balance, Diego Simeone’s men will have a tremendous amount of pressure on their shoulders when they arrive at Lumen Field. Despite signing off the 2024/25 campaign in the midst of a domestic flurry, Atletico have gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring issues outside of the Spanish capital. Including that woeful performance at the Rose Bowl last time out, Simeone’s camp have recorded just a pair of wins from any of their previous 10 straight showdowns on the road – a rut that stems all the way back to February 22nd.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Shown a second-half red card against PSG last weekend, former Aston Villa loanee Clement Lenglet will miss out through suspension here. With Simeone expected to make a handful of alterations here, the likes of Conor Gallagher and Spanish international Koke could be handed a full recall.
Enjoying what was a sensational maiden campaign among Spain’s elite, former Manchester City marksman Julian Alvarez should play a leading role in the final third. Featuring for Uruguay over the past fortnight, Jose Maria Gimenez could start at the heart of Atletico’s defence.
Seattle Sounders vs Atletico Madrid Key Factors to Consider
- Thursday’s showdown at Lumen Field will be the first competitive meeting between Seattle and Atletico Madrid.
- Including their 4-0 drumming against PSG last weekend, Atletico have won just a pair of their previous 10 appearances outside the Spanish capital.
- Seattle have lost their last three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 8-3.
- Four of Atletico’s last five appearances have finished with over 3.5 goals.
- Former Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez recorded 29 goals across all competitions last season.
Conclusion
Getting their World Club Cup campaign underway with a woeful 4-0 drumming at the hands of PSG last weekend, Atletico Madrid know the importance of claiming an immediate response at Lumen Field. While Seattle might be backed by a vocal home support on Thursday night, they will be bracing themselves for a monumental challenge here. Getting their respective Group B adventure underway with a 2-1 loss against Botafogo and losing all of their previous three straight appearances by an aggregate score of 8-3, we are backing an away victory in midweek.
Verdict: Atletico Madrid win
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
