Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th July 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Seattle Sounders take on an impressive Los Angeles FC side in an important encounter at the Lumen Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Preview
Seattle Sounders are in sixth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Sounders eased past St. Louis City by a 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been in impressive form this season. The away side played out a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake this week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have a good record against Seattle Sounders and have won nine out of the 18 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Seattle Sounders' five victories.
- Los Angeles FC have won their last three matches against Seattle Sounders and are now unbeaten in their last seven such games in all competitions.
- Seattle Sounders are now on a winning streak of six matches in all competitions - their longest such run since a streak of six games in 2019.
- Los Angeles FC have found the back of the net in each of their last 19 matches in MLS - the longest such streak by any team in the history of the competition.
Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Prediction
Los Angeles FC have an impressive squad at their disposal and have shown glimpses of their ability over the past year. Denis Bouanga has been a talisman for his side and will look to make an impact this weekend.
Seattle Sounders have overcome their early-season slump but will be up against a strong opponent on Saturday. Los Angeles FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Seattle Sounders 1-3 Los Angeles FC
Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Denis Bouanga to score - Yes