Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Leagues Cup 2024

The Rave Green lock horns against Los Galacticos in the Round of 32 fixture

Seattle Sounders, affectionately known as the Rave Green, currently occupy the 7th position in the Western Conference table of Major League Soccer. Their Leagues Cup campaign has witnessed mixed results. They began with a victory over a 10-man Minnesota United FC but subsequently faced their first defeat against Necaxa, who triumphed over the Seattle-based franchise with a scoreline of 3-1.

Despite all three teams in Group F being level on points, Seattle Sounders progressed to the knockout stage after finishing second, courtesy of their superior goal difference over Minnesota United FC. They will be eagerly looking to turn their fortunes around when they face the table-toppers LA Galaxy in the upcoming Round of 32 clash.

Los Angeles Galaxy, also known as LA Galaxy, are enjoying an exceptional run as they currently sit at the summit of the Western Conference table of Major League Soccer, with a substantial 12-point lead over their immediate opponents, Seattle Sounders. They commenced their Leagues Cup campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes. In their most recent match, they triumphed over Guadalajara on penalties.

LA Galaxy have seemingly made it a habit to finish at the top in every competition they participate in, as they also topped their Leagues Cup group with 5 points. The table-toppers, however, will leave no stone unturned and will not underestimate the threats posed by their American counterparts, Seattle Sounders, in the upcoming Round of 32 clash.

Despite LA Galaxy having the upper hand over Seattle Sounders due to their significant points difference in the MLS table, the match promises to be a competitive encounter. It’s crucial to remember that this is a fresh match where the team that performs better in the upcoming 90 minutes will prevail. Past records and history are inconsequential in the heat of the moment.

A familiar foe between us and the Round of 16 👊Join us on Thursday night for our @LeaguesCup Round of 32 match versus the LA Galaxy!🎟️: https://t.co/YUd9oopK58 pic.twitter.com/6acSad00N3

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) August 6, 2024

Kick-Off:

Friday, 9 August 2024 at 8:00 AM IST

Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, USA

Form:

Seattle Sounders (in all competitions): L-W-L-W-W

LA Galaxy (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-L

Players to watch:

Dani Musovski (Seattle Sounders)

The 6-foot-tall American winger, Dani Musovski, distinguished himself early on as the Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year during his junior year of high school. Before his current tenure with the Seattle Sounders, Musovski showcased his talents with Reno 1868 FC, Los Angeles FC, and Real Salt Lake.

His outstanding performance earned him the NSCAA National Player of the Week accolade in 2014. Musovski made 59 appearances for Los Angeles FC over three seasons. After contributing to Real Salt Lake, Musovski recently inked a two-year contract with the Seattle Sounders, where he aims to make a significant impact.

Gaston Brugman (LA Galaxy)

The Uruguayan midfield virtuoso from Rosario, Gaston Brugman, boasts a rich career with over a century of appearances for Pescara across eight seasons. His career journey includes stints with Parma, Palermo, and Grosseto while on loan.

After permanently joining Parma, Brugman made 49 appearances over two seasons, scoring once. Following a loan spell with Oviedo, he transitioned to LA Galaxy in 2022. Brugman, a former member of the Uruguayan U-17 team with four national appearances, will be pivotal for LA Galaxy in the upcoming match. His midfield presence will be crucial if the team aspires to advance to the round of 16.

Locked in 🔒#LAGalaxy x @24hourfitness pic.twitter.com/RDy5lHbrcE

— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) August 6, 2024

Match facts:

• Los Angeles Galaxy are currently unbeaten in their last four matches.
• LA Galaxy are also the table toppers of the Western Conference table.
• Seattle Sounders were in second position after the conclusion of group stage matches of the Leagues Cup.

Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: LA Galaxy to win the match.
• Tip 2: Both teams to score.
• Tip 3: Goals over 3.

Injury and team news:

Apart from the exception of Portuguese winger Braudilio Rodrigues, the Seattle Sounders’ manager will have the luxury of picking his best combination of players from a fully fit and available squad.

LA Galaxy will most likely miss the presence of Serbian center-forward Dejan Joveljic and Argentine left-back Julian Aude.

Head to head:

When these two sides previously met a couple of months ago, the match ended in a goalless draw.

Predicted lineup:

Seattle Sounders (4-2-3-1):

Thomas (GK); Roldan, Gomez, Ragen, Baker-Whiting; Leyva, Vargas; Roldan, Rusnak, Vega; Musovski

LA Galaxy (3-4-2-1):

Micovic (GK); Garces, Zavaleta, Caceres; Cuevas, Brugman, Cerrillo, Nelson; Pec, Puig; Paintsil

Match prediction for Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy:

It’s true that table-toppers LA Galaxy will have an upper hand over their counterparts Seattle Sounders in the upcoming round of 32 clash. However, we can expect a very tight and competitive match between both sides. Despite the stiff competition, LA Galaxy is expected to edge out Seattle Sounders and advance to the round of 16.

Prediction: Seattle Sounders 1-3 LA Galaxy

Telecast for Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy:

This match will be streamed across Apple TV.

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