21.07.2024, 05:30
Lumen Field, Seattle, USA
Seattle Sounders are back in action this week, and they prepare to take on Los Angeles FC at the Lumen Field. Seattle Sounders have continued to impress with excellent results, and they are looking quite invincible at the moment. Surely if there’s any team to be worried about in this clash, then it’s definitely Los Angeles FC. Los Angeles FC are also a good team and they have been consistent for such a long period this season, but at the moment, they are searching for a win after failing to win in their last 2 matches. They managed a draw against Real Salt Lake, and by all indications, it was a disappointing result for Los Angeles FC. Now they head into an even tougher fixture against one of the most in-form sides currently.
Los Angeles FC is ranked 2nd on the western conference table with 44 points, while Seattle Sounders is ranked 6th with 37 points.
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Seattle Sounders’ current form and results are nothing short of an intimidation for any team and they are not slowing down. Despite only ranking in 6th place, they have had better results in recent times than many clubs in the top 5, which is a strong reason why they are most likely heading to the very top end of the table in the shortest time possible. Seattle Sounders continued their excellent run in their last match against Saint Louis City, extending their win tally to 5 in a row. Now they have to prove themselves against one of the best teams; Los Angeles FC.
Seattle Sounders won their last 5 matches in a row (WWWWW), and at home the result was the same. Finally, across 10 league matches, they recorded 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat (WDLWDWWWWW).
Seattle Sounders’ most recent match ended in a 2-0 win over Saint Louis City SC. Seattle took the lead through an own goal in the 27th minute and then in the 49th minute Jonathan Bell scored the second goal for Seattle Sounders. The game stayed scoreless after that and the Seattle Sounders won in the end. According to stats Seattle Sounders had 69% possession, 3 big chances, 2 goalkeeper saves, 9 corner kicks and 7 shots on target.
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC have hit a surprise low in their last 2 matches and there’s increasing doubt the team will be able to find their old form again. It all began with the 5-1 trashing from Columbus Crew earlier last week, and then they went on to play a draw with Salt Lake in their last match. Now Los Angeles FC heads into another tough fixture against Seattle Sounders away from home and the signs are not looking good for Los Angeles FC. They can’t afford another poor result or they can kiss their recovery goodbye.
Last 5 results for Los Angeles FC were 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat (WWWLD), and their results away from home were 4 wins and 1 draw (WWWDW). Also, across 10 matches Los Angeles FC recorded 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat (WWWWDWWWLD).
Los Angeles FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Salt Lake in their last match at home. Cristian Olivera scored the opening goal for Los Angeles FC in the 5th minute, but they conceded the equalizer in the 33rd minute. And in the second half, the game remained scoreless until the end and both teams took a point home. According to stats, Los Angeles FC recorded 44% possession, 3 big chances, 1 goalkeeper saves, 6 corner kicks and 5 shots on target.
Head to Head
In 19 matches played between both clubs, Los Angeles FC won 10 matches, while Seattle Sounders won 5 matches and 4 matches ended in a draw.
H2H Streaks
Los Angeles FC won the last 3 matches
Los Angeles FC is unbeaten in the last 7 matches
Seattle Sounders is without a clean sheet in the last 3 matches
Los Angeles FC won the first half in 4/5 matches
8/10 matches ended with less than 4.5 cards
4/5 matches ended with more than 10.5 corners
Expert Betting Tips
The momentum is surely behind the Seattle Sounders in this match for obvious reasons. They have been miles better than Los Angeles FC in recent weeks and there’s no doubt they have established themselves as one of the best teams in the league at the moment. Los Angeles FC on the other hand, are desperate to win this game and they won’t get it without putting up a fight. We might just be in for a tough and highly-contested game.
- Seattle Sounders to Play More Corners at 1.724 Odds
- Both Teams to Score at 1.69 Odds
- Over 9 Corners at 1.6 Odds
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