One of the most played games in MLS history pits two of the more successful teams against each other in the Western Conference Final.
It’s been 10 long years since LA Galaxy last won an MLS Cup, and if they get a shot at silverware this year, it could extend their record in the competition to six titles.
Seattle Sounders, by contrast, last held the title in 2019 and were runners up the following year.
Both teams therefore have pedigree at this stage, and arguably shouldn’t be fazed by the magnitude of the game.
It might well be that on this occasion, home support at Dignity Health Sports Park is what tips the balance in a match expected to be one for the purists.
Odds Clearly Favor Hosts in Expected MLS Classic
Only three goalless draws in this fixture going back to 2010 suggests goals, and with the wins fairly evenly spread between both sides, bettors have a fight on their hands to land a winning bet. Pre-match odds clearly favor the hosts, however.
| LA Galaxy | Draw | Seattle Sounders |
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| -119 | +280 | +310 |
Head-to-Head: Sounders Just Edge Galaxy Over 14-year Period
| Total | LA Galaxy | Seattle Sounders | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 53 | 18 | 20 | 15 |
| MLS Games | 46 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| Goals | 153 | 73 | 80 |
Key Stats
- LA Galaxy have only managed to score more than once in one game out of the last five against this opponent.
- Seattle Sounders have won just three of the last nine against LA Galaxy.
- Seattle Sounders have won only five of their 20 against this opponent on the road.
- Six of the last 10 games between these two teams have seen more than three goals scored.
- LA Galaxy have only failed to score in this fixture twice in the last 11 meetings.
LA Galaxy Team News
Martin Caceres’ long-term Achilles problem is the only issue that Greg Vanney has ahead of this Western Conference Final.
Possible Lineup:
John McCarthy (GK); John Nelson, Maya Yosheda, Carlos Emiro Garcés, Miki Yamane, Riqui Puig, Edwin Cerillo, Marco Reus, Jospeh Painstil, Gabriel Pec, Dejan Joveljić.
Seattle Sounders Team News
Jacob Castro (adductor) and Danny Musovski (quad) are definitely out, whilst Nouhou Tolo and Paul Rothrock will need late fitness tests to determine if they can make it or not.
Possible Lineup:
Stefan Frei (GK); Jon Bell, Jackson Ragen, Yeimar Gómez, Reed Baker-Whiting, Obed Vargas, Christian Roldan, Alex Roldán, Albert Rusnák, Jordan Morris, Pedro de la Vega.
LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders Picks
A classic will be expected and the pressure could get to either side. The chance of another appearance in the MLS Cup Final could see the odd elementary mistake creep in.
Since their loss to LAFC back in July, the Galaxy have scored at least twice in every game they’ve played at home, which is an ominous sign for the Sounders.
Though the Sounders beat them 3-1 in Seattle in the Leagues Cup, it’s difficult to look past a Galaxy victory in regulation time.
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