Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Soccer Predictions and Tips – 18 June 2022

MLS returns to the stage with a round of fixtures this weekend when the Seattle Sounders take on Los Angeles FC in a Western Conference clash at Lumen Field on Saturday.

Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC preview

The Seattle Sounders are in seventh place in the MLS Western Conference standings at the moment and have been inconsistent this season. The Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps by a 4-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, are top of the league table and have been in excellent form so far this season. The away team beat the San Jose Earthquakes with a 3-2 win last month and will be confident going into this clash.

Head-to-Head and Key Numbers Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC

• Los Angeles FC have a good record against the Seattle Sounders and have won seven of the 13 games played between the two teams, compared to the Sounders’ five wins.
• Los Angeles FC have won six games against the Seattle Sounders since 2018 – only the Portland Timbers have managed more wins against the Sounders during this period.
• Having won just two of their first eight games of the season, the Seattle Sounders are back to their best and have won four of their last five in MLS.
• Los Angeles FC won just five away games in 2020 and 2021, but have picked up four away wins this season.
• The Seattle Sounders have recorded three comeback wins in MLS so far this season – the most with any team so far in the competition.
• Los Angeles FC has relied heavily on their substitutes this season, with seven different players coming off the bench to score 10 goals for the team so far.

Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Prediction

Los Angeles FC are in great form at the moment and have lost just three of their 14 games so far this season. The away team have built an impressive squad and will look to maintain their position at the top of the table.

The Seattle Sounders have had a resurgence in recent weeks and wanted to make the most of the momentum. Los Angeles FC has been the better team this season, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Seattle Sounders 1-2 Los Angeles FC

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Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Football Tips

Tip 1: Results – Los Angeles FC

Tip 2: Game has more than 2.5 goals – Yes

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Tip 3: Los Angeles FC to score the first goal – Yes

Tip 4: Brian Rodriguez to score – Yes