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The Leagues Cup returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Seattle Sounders take on an impressive Los Angeles FC side in an important clash at the Lumen Field on Saturday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will want to win this game.
Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Preview
Los Angeles FC are currently in second place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in impressive form this season. The away side eased past San Jose Earthquakes by a 4-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent this season. The Sounders eased past Pumas UNAM by a 4-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have a good recent record against Seattle Sounders and have won 10 out of the 19 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Seattle Sounders' five victories.
- Los Angeles FC have lost only one of their last six matches in all competitions, with their only such defeat during this period coming by a defeat on penalties at the hands of Vancouver Whitecaps in the Leagues Cup last month.
- Seattle Sounders have scored seven goals in their last two matches in all competitions and have conceded only one goal during this period.
- Los Angeles FC are unbeaten in their last eight matches against Seattle Sounders in all competitions and have won six of these games.
Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Prediction
Los Angeles FC have been in impressive form this season and have dominated matches against Seattle Sounders in the recent past. Denis Bouanga has been prolific for his side this season and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Seattle Sounders have failed to hit their stride this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Los Angeles FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Seattle Sounders 1-2 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
