Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, 23 November, 22:30 ET
- Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- Competition: MLS Western Conference Playoffs
| Odds via 20bet | |
| Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders | November 23, 10:30 PM EDT |
| Los Angeles FC odds | -109 |
| Seattle Sounders odds | +254 |
| Draw | +277 |
| Over 1.5 | -417 |
Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders Preview
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC, who have often existed under the shadow of their more renowned cross-town counterparts Los Angeles Galaxy, have made it to the semifinals of the MLS Western Conference Playoffs this season.
They come into this game on the back of four wins in five matches, and quite naturally, their morale will be very high. Against the Seattle Sounders, LAFC will be looking to secure their fifth win in six competitive matches. To do this, however, their attackers have to be in shape, and with the presence of most players, it will seem possible to their legion of supporters.
✍️ Another chapter this Saturday.#ForLosAngeles | #MLSCupPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/p53ZXB0992
— LAFC (@LAFC) November 22, 2024
The good form enjoyed by Denis Bouanga, Mateusz Bogusz and Cristian Olivera (who shared 41 goals between them in the regular season) will come in handy for LAFC in this game, and their manager Steven Cherundulo knows that he will unleash a machine hell-bent upon winning at all costs.
Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders come into this prestigious game in the MLS Playoffs on an unbeaten run in their last five matches. Their defenders will be proud of the fact that they kept three clean sheets in those five encounters.
It goes without saying that a team’s defence has to be extremely strong in order to win matches at a high level, and the same will be on display in this game as well. Manager Brian Schmetzer emphasises a lot on his team’s defensive shape, and the likes of Tolo, Ragen, Gomez and Roldan have taken it to heart.
Win and advance 👊
Watch #LAFCvSEA this Saturday on @AppleTV with #MLSSeasonPass ➡️ https://t.co/G0hgRjaJ30 pic.twitter.com/UJxn8U0oK7
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 21, 2024
Seattle also like to play with two defensive midfielders who are the conduit between their defence and attack, with Obed Vargas and Joao Paulo getting the nod on most occasions. However, injuries to several key players such as Jacob Castro, Cody Baker and Jordan Morris (doubtful starter) will severely limit Schmetzer’s options in this high-profile encounter.
Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
- Pick: Los Angeles FC to win
- Odds: -115 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Los Angeles FC 2-0 Seattle Sounders
Los Angeles FC enjoy unprecedented success against Seattle Sounders, and we expect them to coast to a comfortable victory in this match as well. They have won eight out of the last ten matches the two teams have played against each other, with seven goals coming in just the last three encounters.
Seattle have not been able to adapt to the challenges set to them by LAFC, and it will be interesting to see if they persist with a four-man backline in this game or try a five-man defence. This might give them some protection against LAFC’s roving attackers, who like to explore the space offered to them on the wings.
“Everybody is ready for the game to take place. We’re antsy.”
The squad is eager for the postseason to resume. ⚡️
READ ➡️ https://t.co/BjnuLpG06f pic.twitter.com/6Zy2lma5wi
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) November 21, 2024
As for the home team, they will be keen on keeping the ball for as long as possible and then try to create chances while persisting and hoping for breaks in play. LAFC like to keep possession a lot.
Having scored eight goals in their last five matches, it appears as if their attackers are in a good vein of form. We expect LAFC to win this game comfortably.
Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Los Angeles FC to win or draw
- Odds: -400 (20Bet)
One of the biggest inducements for Los Angeles FC in this game is hosting the MLS Cup. This came about after the Supporters’ Shield winners Inter Miami got knocked out in the first round itself.
The presence of Olivier Giroud – who is yet to open his account in the league despite making his debut in August – will give them a lot of experience up front, along with their other strikers.
Continuing to work. 💪 pic.twitter.com/toNQPbFwlV
— LAFC (@LAFC) November 21, 2024
For all the talk of Seattle’s defence floundering in front of LAFC’s attackers in this game, it has to be noted that they conceded just 35 goals in the regular season, which was the lowest in the league.
However, one doubts if they will be able to keep the raging LAFC attackers on bay for this match. We predict LAFC to either win or draw this game since they have not been defeated by Seattle Sounders in their last ten encounters with them.
Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (USA, Canada)
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