Seattle Sounders FC vs Los Angeles FC – Match Preview

Seattle Sounders FC will face Los Angeles FC in the first round of Major League Soccer. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 21st, at Lumen Field, starting at 02:30 GMT. The Sounders, currently 11th with 37 points from 24 matches, aim to use their home advantage to move up. Los Angeles FC, in 4th place with 44 points, seeks to strengthen their league position. Both teams are determined to win, making this a must-watch match.

Seattle Sounders FC – Form

Seattle Sounders FC has shown strong form at home, winning their last three Major League Soccer games. Their latest victory was a 2:0 win against St. Louis City on July 18, 2024. Before this, they defeated New England Revolution 2:0. Goals were scored by Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnak. Their previous game against Chicago Fire FC ended in a 2:1 win. Rusnak scored both goals from the penalty spot. These wins were in line with bookmakers’ predictions.

Los Angeles FC – Form

Los Angeles FC’s performance has been inconsistent recently. Their last game, on July 18, 2024, ended in a 1:1 draw with Real Salt Lake. This result was unexpected. Before this, they faced a 1:5 defeat against Columbus Crew. This loss ended their 14-game unbeaten streak. However, they managed a 2:1 win over LA Galaxy in their previous match. Diego Rossi and Mateusz Bogusz scored in these key games.

Seattle Sounders FC – Los Angeles FC – Head to Head

The last game between these teams was on February 24, 2024. Los Angeles FC won 2:1. In their past 10 meetings, Seattle Sounders FC won 2 games, and Los Angeles FC won 5. The last 5 matches saw both teams scoring in 2 games. Seattle has struggled in recent games against Los Angeles FC. They haven’t won in their last 7 meetings and lost the last 3 matches. They scored less than 1.5 goals in these games and conceded in 9 of the last 11 matches.

Seattle Sounders FC – Los Angeles FC – Standings

The standings add an interesting layer to this match. Seattle Sounders FC is 11th with 37 points from 24 matches. Los Angeles FC is 4th with 44 points. They have played one game less than Seattle. With a seven-point gap and a game in hand, LAFC has an advantage. However, Seattle aims to narrow this gap with a strong home performance.

Seattle Sounders FC vs Los Angeles FC – Top scorers

Jordan Morris leads Seattle’s attack with 9 goals this season. Raul Ruidiaz follows with 8 goals. Albert Rusnak and Paul Rothrock have contributed 4 and 2 goals, respectively. Defender Jackson Ragen added one goal. For Los Angeles FC, Denis Bouanga leads with 14 goals. Mateusz Bogusz has 12 goals. Cristian Olivera and Timothy Tillman have added 5 and 4 goals, respectively. Kei Ansu Kamara has 3 goals.

Seattle Sounders FC vs Los Angeles FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Seattle Sounders FC with odds of 2.45 for a win. A draw is at 3.75, and Los Angeles FC’s win is at 2.63. Seattle’s strong home record and recent wins suggest they could defy the odds. However, Los Angeles FC’s league position and head-to-head record make this a closely contested match. Seattle’s home advantage and fewer injuries could give them the edge.

The “halftime-fulltime” market offers odds of 3.10 for Seattle leading at halftime and winning at fulltime. The “draw-no-bet” market has Seattle at 1.80. The “double-chance” market offers odds of 1.444 for a Seattle win or draw.

Seattle Sounders FC vs Los Angeles FC – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are 1.85 and “Under 2.5” goals are 1.95. Most of the last 11 meetings ended with under 3.5 goals. Seattle has a strong defense, conceding only 26 goals in 24 matches. Los Angeles FC has scored 45 goals in 23 games. The “Under 2.5” at 1.95 might attract bettors expecting a close game. Those expecting more goals might opt for “Over 2.5” at 1.85.

Seattle Sounders FC vs Los Angeles FC – BTTS Betting

Odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.70 and “BTTS: No” at 2.05. In the last 10 head-to-heads, both teams scored in 4 matches. Seattle saw both teams scoring in 2 of their last 5 home games. Los Angeles FC had both teams scoring in 1 of their last 5 away games. Given Los Angeles FC’s offensive record, “BTTS: Yes” could be likely. However, Seattle’s recent scoring challenges could make “BTTS: No” a viable option.

Seattle Sounders FC vs Los Angeles FC – Prediction