Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders FC Prediction: LAFC are not there yet!

Los Angeles FC had suffered a poor run of results before their last match which they won against Sporting Kansas City last week. Prior to that result, they had lost back-to-back games and didn't win in 6 matches in all competitions But they will be hoping to build from the 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City last week as they prepare to take on Seattle Sounders in this game.

Seattle Sounders have played out a draw in their last 2 matches, with the latest ending 3-3 against Charlotte FC. They have also been in their best form lately and they can only hope to pick up a positive result against a team in recovery.

Both teams are in the western conference division and separated by just 1 point. Los Angeles are in 2nd place with 29, while Seattle Sounders are 3rd with 28 points.

Los Angeles FC (WLLDL)

Los Angeles FC can breathe a sigh of relief after finally grabbing a win over Sporting Kansas City, but they need to maintain the tempo against Seattle Sounders here. Their last 5 games ended in 1 win, 3 defeats and 1 draw.

They will be playing at home here and their home statistics have been good this season. They played 8 matches at home and had 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. In their last 5 home games they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with their latest home game ending in a 1-0 defeat to Houston Dynamo.

Los Angeles FC put in a very spectacular performance when they faced Sporting Kansas City last week. Sporting Kansas City had the first goal in the 17th minute after Alan Pulido converted a penalty. And in the 48th minute Denil Maldonado equalized for Los Angeles FC to draw both sides level. Finally Los Angeles FC grabbed a last minute winner in the 89th minute through Carlos Vela to win the game 2-1 at full time. According to statistics, Los Angeles FC had 37% possession, 4 shots on target and 2 corner kicks in that game.

Team streak: without a clean sheet (3), first to concede (6/7), first half loser (5/6), more than 4.5 cards (5/7), less than 10.5 corners (5/7).

Seattle Sounders (DDLWL)

Seattle Sounders played back-to-back draws in their last 2 games and in their last 5 games they had 2 draws, 1 win and 2 defeats. Their last match against Charlotte FC ended in a 3-3 draw.

Seattle Sounders are playing away from home here and their away form has been average this season. They played 8 games away from home and recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in those games. Their last 5 away games ended in 1 win, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with their last away game ending in a 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC.

The game against Charlotte FC was entertaining as both sides were at their very best. Christian Roldan scored the opening goal in the 11th minute to put Seattle Sounders ahead and in the 17th minute Jaylin Lindsey equalized. And in the 36th minute Raul Ruidiaz put Seattle Sounders ahead once more into the lead. In the 53rd minute, Ashley Westwood equalized to bring Charlotte FC back on level terms. Raul Ruidiaz scored the third goal for Seattle Sounders in the 70th minute and Patrick Agyemang brought both sides level in the 89th mintute to end the game 3-3 at full time. According to statistics, Seattle Sounders had 45% possession, 6 shots on target and 0 corner kicks in that game.

Team streak: no wins (3), less than 2.5 goals (4/5), more than 4.5 cards (8/10).

Head to Head

On the head-to-head charts, Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders have faced each other 16 times before. Los Angeles FC won 7, while Seattle Sounders won 5 and 4 matches ended in a draw.

• Los Angeles FC have no losses in 4 meetings.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 7/8 meetings.

Western Conference Table

Pos Team              P   W   D  L  Goals  PTS

2.      Los Angeles 16   8   5    3  25:16  29

3.       Seattle         18   8   4    6  24:17  28

Analysis and Betting Tips

According to analysis, Los Angeles FC have scored 25 goals and conceded 16 goals in 16 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.6 goals per game and have a 10% conversion rate. They also create 2.1 big chances per game and take a total of 15.8 shots per game with 5.5 shots on target per game. They take an average of 6.5 corners per game and take up 50.4% possession on average. On the defense, they have 6 clean sheets and they conceded 1.0 goals per game.

According to analysis, Seattle Sounders have scored 24 goals and conceded 17 goals in 18 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.3 goals per game and have a 11% conversion rate. They also create 2.4 big chances per game and take a total of 12.2 shots per game with 4.1 shots on target per game. They take an average of 5.6 corners per game and take up 56.7% possession on average. On the defense, they have 9 clean sheets and they conceded 0.9 goals per game.

Betting Tips:

• 2nd Half Over 1.5 Goals at 2 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.72 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.80 Odds