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San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks NFL Divisional Round Tips & Predictions - Seahawks Go Through But 49ers Cover

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Last updated: Thu 15 Jan 2026 20:31

In this highly anticipated NFL Divisional Round, Seattle Seahawks are favored to defeat the San Francisco 49ers while keeping the game close. Seattle's robust defense, which has consistently limited opponents' scoring, is expected to be a deciding factor against the 49ers. With Seattle controlling the tempo and Zach Charbonnet expected to feature prominently in their running game, the match promises to be low-scoring. Bettors look to Eddy Pineiro for pivotal field goals as both teams struggle to convert touchdowns. Seattle to win, 49ers +7.5 under 45 points are key betting insights.

Ryan Tucker 15 Jan 2026
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  • San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks Expert NFL Tips for Divisional Round
  • Kick Off is at 12:00 PM AEDT at Lumen Field
  • Seattle's defense limits opponents, making them favorites to win.
  • Low-scoring game expected; field goals to play a critical role.
  • Zach Charbonnet pivotal in Seattle's ground game strategy.
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks NFL Divisional Round Tips & Predictions


Seattle to win, San Francisco to stay inside the number, and points at a premium. That’s the script again when these divisional rivals meet for the third time this season, with the Seahawks backed to advance but not blow this open.

Seattle earned the No.1 seed for a reason and the defence is the foundation. They closed the regular season by holding San Francisco to three points and 173 total yards, intercepting Brock Purdy twice and completely erasing the run game. That wasn’t an outlier either, Seattle have now held five of their last six opponents under 17 points, allowing just 17 points per game on the season and ranking among the hardest teams in the league to move the chains against.

San Francisco’s defence is the reason the +7.5 stays live. They are capable of tightening up significantly late in the year, holding Philadelphia to 19 points last week, limiting Jalen Hurts to 168 yards at 4.8 per attempt, and stuffing the Eagles’ ground game to under four yards per carry. That discipline up front matters after Seattle gashed them in spots last meeting largely through broken tackles rather than clean lanes.

Expect Seattle to stay patient on the ground again, especially if they’re protecting a slim lead. Zach Charbonnet’s role grows in tight, playoff-style games and his workload trends upward when Seattle are controlling tempo late. That dovetails with a total that once again shapes as a grind, both regular season meetings stayed under and nothing in these matchups suggests a shootout.

San Francisco may struggle to finish drives against this secondary, but Eddy Pineiro should still see enough opportunities to cash in with his leg as points come at a premium.

Seattle to win, 49ers +7.5, Under 45 points, Zach Charbonnet over 12.5 rushing attempts, Eddy Pineiro over 6.5 kicking points.

  • Seattle are the healthier and better team on both sides of the ball right now.
  • Both regular season meetings this season went under the Game Total.
  • Zach Charbonnet had 17 rush attempts in the most recent game v 49ers.
  • With TD’s hard to come by, field goals are likely to feature heavily in this matchup.

Head to Head Record


All Time Record


Seattle Seahawks lead all-time series 32-24.

Most Recent Matchup


DateResult
Jan 3, 2026
SEA 13 @ SFO 3

Statistical Rankings


StatSFOSEA
Points Scored/Game25.7 (10th)28.4 (3rd)
Points Allowed/Game21.8 (13th)17.2 (1st)
Pass Yds/Game244 (5th)228 (8th)
Rush Yds/Game106 (24th)123 (10th)
Def. Pass Yds/Game232 (25th)193 (10th)
Def. Rush Yds/Game107 (11th)91 (3rd)

San Francisco 49ers Form


San Francisco arrive battle-hardened after a road win in Philadelphia, leaning heavily on defence and situational football. The secondary played its best game of the season last week, while the front seven limited explosive rushing lanes. 

Offensively, consistency remains an issue against elite defences. Purdy has been turnover-prone in tough matchups, and the 49ers have struggled to run efficiently against Seattle, averaging just 3.2 yards per carry in key spots. 

They’re good enough defensively to keep this close but scoring enough to win in Seattle is a much taller order. George Kittle snapped his achilles last week and is out. Ricky Pearsall may return.


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Seattle Seahawks Form


Seattle enter rested, at home, and built for January football. Their defence finished as the league’s top scoring unit, allowing just 17 points per game while ranking top-six in yards allowed and top-five in red zone defence. 

The secondary has been elite, holding quarterbacks to a 77 passer rating and wide receivers to the lowest success rate in the league. Offensively, the Seahawks are at their best when the run game dictates terms. 

In their win over San Francisco, both backs were productive, and with Charbonnet’s physical style, Seattle are well equipped to close out tight games late.


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San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks Frequently Asked Questions

What time does San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks start?

Kickoff between San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks is at 12:00 PM AEDT, Sunday

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You can watch San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks on DAZN

Verdict

Seattle to win, 49ers +7.5, Under 45 points, Zach Charbonnet over 12.5 rushing attempts, Eddy Pineiro over 6.5 kicking points.
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