Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders Prediction and Betting Tips | 30th November 2024
The MLS Cup returns to the fold with the Conference Finals this weekend as Seattle Sounders take on an impressive Los Angeles Galaxy side in a crucial encounter at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders Preview
Seattle Sounders finished in fourth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The Sounders defeated Los Angeles FC by a narrow 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Los Angeles Galaxy, on the other hand, finished in second place in the Western Conference league table in the regular season and have been in excellent form this season. The hosts have been prolific in the playoffs and will be intent on pulling off another goal fest on Saturday.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Seattle Sounders have a slight edge over Los Angeles Galaxy and have won 18 out of the 49 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Los Angeles Galaxy's 17 victories.
- Los Angeles Galaxy and Seattle Sounders have faced each other in the Conference finals on three occasions in the past, with Los Angeles Galaxy winning two of these games.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have scored 15 goals in their three playoff matches in MLS in 2024 - the second-highest number of goals scored by any team in a three-game span in MLS playoff history.
- Seattle Sounders have managed to reach the Conference finals for the seventh time in their history - more than any other team has managed since they joined MLS in 2009.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy have been virtually unstoppable in the final third in the MLS playoffs and will look to put on another show in the Conference finals. Gabriel Pec and Riqui Puig have been sensational this season and will look to add to their goal tallies this weekend.
Seattle Sounders can pack a punch on their day but will be up against a formidable attacking unit on Saturday. Los Angeles Galaxy are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 Seattle Sounders
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles Galaxy to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles Galaxy to score first - Yes