Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Prediction: LAFC is weak at the Lumen Field!

It comes as no surprise that both teams have made it this far in the playoff tournament. Seattle Sounders had a tough match against FC Dallas in the previous round and they had to battle in three games to emerge as winners of that round. Los Angeles defeated Vancouver Whitecaps over 2 legs to progress into this stage.

Los Angeles FC will take a trip to the Lumen Field for this single-leg playoff game against Seattle Sounders. Seattle Sounders have the upper hand against Los Angeles FC on that ground and they hope to stretch their unbeaten streak when they face again.

Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders had 2 good games at home in the previous playoff round, where they defeated FC Dallas 2-0 and 1-0. They lost the away game by 3-1 but managed to go through because they had won 2 matches compared to FC Dallas's one win.

Seattle Sounders had a good season and they ended 7th on the log, with 53 points.

They also ended the season with an incredible 9-match unbeaten streak before kicking off their playoff campaign against FC Dallas.

The first leg of the playoff ended in a 2-0 win with Albert Rusnak and Jordan Morris both finding the back of the net. The second leg was away at the Toyota Stadium and Seattle lost 3-1. Jordan Morris managed to score the only goal after they had conceded 2 goals already.

Finally, it was decided in the final game at the Lumen Field and Seattle Sounders won by a single goal scored by Albert Rusnak.

Their next opponent is Los Angeles FC, a team with experience on the stage as they won the tournament last year. Despite Los Angeles FC beating Seattle Sounders 1-0 in their most recent meeting, Seattle Sounders remain unbeaten in their last 6 meetings at the Lumen Field. Hopefully, that is enough to boost their confidence in getting through to the next round.

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC were not at their very best last season as they had lots of struggles throughout the season. But they managed to qualify for the playoffs and they are back hoping to retain their crown.

Los Angeles ended the season in the 8th spot with 52 points from 14 wins, 10 draws, and 10 defeats. They ended the season in bad shape, winning only 2 of their last 5 games, losing 2 and drawing 1.

However, their start to the playoffs has been bright. They started with a 5-2 win over Vancouver Whitecaps at the Banc of California Stadium. Ryan Hollingshead and Denis Bouanga both scored a brace and Jesus Murillo scored once in that game. Then they went on to play the return leg at the BC Place, and they won again, but by a single goal scored by Denis Bouanga from the penalty spot.

Los Angeles FC have the confidence behind them and after that has been done last season, they will be eager to pick up this trophy.

Indeed, facing Seattle Sounders has been tough for Los Angeles FC, and even tougher at Lumen Field, where they have not won since 2020. Since then, Los Angeles FC have played 6 matches at the Lumen Field against Seattle Sounders and they have lost 4 times and drawn twice. But there's every reason for them to be confident coming into this match.

Head to Head

Los Angeles FC has beaten Seattle Sounders 8 times, while Seattle Sounders have just 5 wins over Los Angeles and 4 matches ended in a draw. In total, both clubs have played 17 matches against each other.

Streaks

Seattle Sounders:

Less than 2.5 goals in 4/5 matches.

Los Angeles FC:

No losses in 5 matches.

Both teams scored in 4/5 matches.

First to score in 4/5 matches.

First half winner in 4/5 matches.

Less than 10.5 corners in 6/8 matches.

Analysis and Predictions

This is the sort of clash that can test both sides. It's unlucky that Seattle Sounders have the edge over Los Angeles FC while playing at home. But Los Angeles FC has the quality and experience to face whatever Seattle Sounders throws at them.

Los Angeles FC have not lost in their last 5 meetings against Seattle Sounders. Both clubs also played less than 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches against each other. 8 of their last 9 matches also ended with less than 4.5 cards and 4 of their last 5 matches ended with more than 10.5 corners.

• More than 2 Goals at 1.85 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.66 Odds
• More than 10 Corners at 1.80 Odds