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MLS: Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Get pro tips now for the MLS game between Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders. Find the top stats, predictions, and odds here.

The Seattle Sounders are gearing up for a crucial match against Los Angeles at BMO Stadium on Thursday, and they’re more determined than ever to break their streak of three winless MLS games.

With just one point separating the two teams in the Western Conference standings, this is sure to be an intense showdown that you won’t want to miss. The third-placed Sounders are bound to have a few tricks up their sleeve, but LAFC cannot be taken lightly. The hosts rank second and boast an unbeaten record in the last four MLS matchups (W2 D2) in this series.

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Los Angeles FC Form

Los Angeles FC lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated twice by Houston Dynamo FC, first by 4-0 and then 0-1. They turned the tables in their most recent outing by winning 1-2 against Sporting Kansas City. LAFC claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in Major League Soccer. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored eight and conceded four goals.

Seattle Sounders FC Form

Seattle Sounders FC claimed two points from their last three matches. They started by losing 0-1 at the hands of San Jose Earthquakes, before drawing 0-0 with Portland Timbers. They secured a point in their latest encounter, a 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC. The Sounders, meanwhile, won twice, while they’ve drawn two and lost two in their last six away in Major League Soccer.

Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders FC. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In the last 11 Los Angeles FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 Los Angeles FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Los Angeles FC home matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • Los Angeles FC have lost 5 of the last 6 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Los Angeles FC have lost 3 of the last 4 matches without scoring a goal
  • Seattle Sounders FC have conceded in 16 of the last 18 away matches
  • In 8 of the last 10 Seattle Sounders FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Seattle Sounders FC have not won 8 of the last 10 matches
  • In 3 of the last 4 Seattle Sounders FC matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Seattle Sounders FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders FC⁣ – In-form players

Look no further than Raul Ruidiaz in the goalscorer’s market. The Seattle Sounders scored a brace in his previous outing, leaving him with four goals in six games for his club.

Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Betting Tips

Full-time result

Los Angeles FC have been unbeatable against Seattle Sounders FC in their last four home meetings. At the BMO Stadium, they’ve triumphed in five out of their latest 10 matches, with two draws and three losses in between. In contrast, Seattle normally struggles on the road, having lost only five of the previous 10 away games, winning three and drawing twice.

Both teams to score

In their previous ten games, Los Angeles FC have scored the first goal four times. But don’t count Seattle Sounders FC out just yet! They’ve managed to get the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. And with only two clean sheets in their previous 10 matches, LAFC should be worried about Seattle’s chances of scoring, especially as the Sounders kept five blanks in comparison.

Total goals

Los Angeles FC scored an average of one goal in their last ten matches in which over 2.5 goals happened six times. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Seattle Sounders FC’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches.

Match predictions: Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders FC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders FC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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