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LA Galaxy 1-0 Seattle Sounders


Major League Soccer Matchday 9
Dignity Health Sports Park

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.91
3.75
3.80
Prob.
52.4%
26.7%
26.3%

Key points

• LA Galaxy are in good form, sitting 2nd in the league with 9 points and unbeaten in their last 6 matches.
• LA Galaxy have a high-scoring attack, averaging 2.33 goals per game but have conceded 1.5 goals per game.
• Seattle Sounders are struggling, sitting 14th with only 2 points and on a run of three consecutive defeats.
• Seattle Sounders have a weak attack, scoring just 0.67 goals per game in their last 6 matches.
• LA Galaxy have been inconsistent at home, with no wins in their last six matches, conceding an average of 3 goals per game.
• Seattle Sounders have struggled in away games, with only one win in their last six matches on the road.

Recent form

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy are currently in good form, sitting in 2nd position in the league with 9 points from their first 5 games. In their last 6 matches, they have gone unbeaten, winning 3 and drawing 3. Their matches have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 3.83 total goals per game and 70% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals. LA Galaxy have been prolific in front of goal, scoring 14 goals in their last 6 games at a rate of 2.33 per match. However, they have only kept one clean sheet during this period, conceding 9 goals at a rate of 1.5 per game. The team's most recent match, a thrilling 3-2 away victory against Sporting Kansas City, showcased their attacking prowess and resilience.

Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders are currently in poor form, sitting 14th in the league with just 2 points from their first 4 games. They are on a run of three consecutive defeats, including a high-scoring 3-2 loss against San Jose Earthquakes in their most recent match. Prior to this losing streak, the Sounders had drawn three games in a row, all with low-scoring results. Their defensive record has been a concern, conceding 1.17 goals per game on average over their last 6 matches. However, they have managed to keep 2 clean sheets during this period. The Sounders' attacking output has been limited, scoring only 4 goals in their last 6 games, averaging 0.67 goals per game.

LA Galaxy

2th · 2-3-0 · 12-9 (+3) · 9 pts
Last 6
WDWDDW
Results
W3 D3 L0
Goals scored
14
Per game
2.3
Goals against
9
Per game
1.5
Goal difference
+5
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.83
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 3
St. Louis CITY
· Major League Soccer
Nashville SC
2 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
1 - 1
Inter Miami
· Friendlies Clubs
New York Red Bulls
0 - 2
LA Galaxy

Seattle Sounders

14th · 0-2-2 · 4-6 (-2) · 2 pts
Last 6
LLDDDL
Results
W0 D3 L3
Goals scored
4
Per game
0.7
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
-3
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
1.83
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
3 - 2
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
Seattle Sounders
1 - 1
Colorado Rapids
· Major League Soccer
Philadelphia Union
0 - 0
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
Seattle Sounders
0 - 0
Austin FC
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 1
Seattle Sounders
· Friendlies Clubs
Seattle Sounders
0 - 1
Sacramento Republic

Recent home/away form

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy's recent home form has been inconsistent, with no wins in their last six matches at home (3 draws and 3 losses). They have been involved in several high-scoring games, with 80% of their previous six home matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, they suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat against FC Nordsjaelland in a friendly match on January 27, 2024. Despite their current 2nd position in the league with 9 points from 5 games, LA Galaxy will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded an average of 3 goals per game in their last six home matches, while only scoring an average of 1.33 goals per game themselves.

Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders have struggled in their recent away games, with a run of three consecutive defeats. Their latest match against San Jose Earthquakes ended in a high-scoring 3-2 loss. Prior to this losing streak, the Sounders managed to secure a draw against Philadelphia Union and a win against St. Louis CITY. However, their overall form on the road has been inconsistent, with only one win, two draws, and three losses in their last six away games. The team has also been involved in two high-scoring matches, with a total of five goals in their most recent game and four goals in their match against FC Dallas.

LA Galaxy

2th · 2-3-0 · 12-9 (+3) · 9 pts
Last 6
DLLLDD
Results
W0 D3 L3
Goals scored
8
Per game
1.3
Goals against
18
Per game
3
Goal difference
-10
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
4.33
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 3
St. Louis CITY
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
1 - 1
Inter Miami
· Friendlies Clubs
LA Galaxy
0 - 3
Charlotte FC
· Friendlies Clubs
LA Galaxy
1 - 5
FC Nordsjaelland
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
1 - 4
FC Dallas
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 2
Real Salt Lake

Seattle Sounders

14th · 0-2-2 · 4-6 (-2) · 2 pts
Last 6
DWLLDL
Results
W1 D2 L3
Goals scored
6
Per game
1
Goals against
8
Per game
1.3
Goal difference
-2
Clean sheets
3
Total goals avg
2.33
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
3 - 2
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
Philadelphia Union
0 - 0
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 1
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
FC Dallas
3 - 1
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
St. Louis CITY
0 - 2
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
Nashville SC
0 - 0
Seattle Sounders

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders reveal that as of the information available up to March 28, 2024:

- The two teams have played a total of 46 matches against each other.
- LA Galaxy has won 16 direct matches, while Seattle Sounders FC has won 17 matches.
- There were 13 draws between the two sides in these meetings.
- On average, both teams scored an aggregate of 2.98 goals per match when they faced off directly.

Additionally, since 2017 specifically, there have been 16 games where LA Galaxy had 2 victories, and Seattle Sounders had 6 wins. Another source indicates that as of February 21, 2024, the average number of home goals for LA Galaxy was 1.8 per match, and for away goals by Seattle Sounders it was 1.3 per match.

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