The Seattle Sounders are undefeated in 9 regular season games heading into the playoffs, and have won 3 of their last 5 games and conceded only 2 goals. They have only conceded 32 goals in 34 regular season games, making them the best defensive team in the USL and the "second best" team in the West Coast.
After beating West Coast champions St. Louis City SC last time out, it looks like the team is peaking at the right time. However, I'm worried about their lack of offense up front. Injuries have also affected Redillas' performance this season, but if he is in full match form, it will strengthen the team greatly. In his absence, Jordan Morris has done well, scoring 11 goals, so he will probably lead the line, with Redillas coming in later in the game as a back-up.
As for creativity, veteran Ludlow may be past his peak, but he's led Seattle to two USL playoff championships, and I still look for him to have a big game up front.
FC Dallas is also undefeated in their last nine regular season games, but seven of those games have ended in draws, so they're a pretty tough opponent to break down, but they're seriously measly up front.
Goalkeeper Marten van Nieuwes has been solid all season, and the defense in front of him hasn't rotated much, so the goalkeeper and the defense have a pretty good understanding of each other.
Bengaluru's top scorer, Jesse Ferrana, has only scored two goals in his last 10 matches and his recent form is mediocre, so young attacking midfielder Bennett Gammon-Gaol, who has scored three goals in his last four matches, could be a key player for the team even though he is not always a regular in the starting XI.
