Seattle and San Diego Split Points in Four-Goal Thriller, Under Bettors Left Cursing

So much for defensive tightening. Seattle's vaunted recent form—0.8 goals-against over their last five—went up in smoke at Snapdragon Stadium as both sides found the net twice in a 2-2 draw that had under bettors sweating from the opening whistle. DarkHorse's under 3.25 call looked smart on paper, banking on Seattle's stingy backline and San Diego's scoring struggles, but MLS gonna MLS.

The four combined goals landed right on the combined xG projection of 3.28, which would be poetic if it weren't so infuriating for anyone riding the under. Seattle's attack showed up when it mattered, matching San Diego's output in what became a track meet neither defense could control. The Sounders' recent 1.3 goals-per-game average? Toss it. San Diego's supposed offensive limitations? Irrelevant tonight.

This one pushed the total to exactly four, meaning the under 3.25 missed by three-quarters of a goal—the kind of margin that makes you want to throw your remote through the screen. Credit where it's due: both teams came to play offense. But when you're banking on Seattle's defensive discipline and it evaporates on the road, that's the risk. The pick had sound logic; the execution just wasn't there. Tough beat.