Seattle Sounders vs LAFC Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Both sides have not drawn any of their last seven matches against each other.

Seattle Sounders are set to take on LAFC in MLS action at the Lumen Field on Sunday. The host will be looking to secure their first win of the season against an in-form LAFC side here. 

Seattle Sounders have made a slow start to their new season, gathering just one point from the opening two matches. In the first match, they played a 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC, followed by a loss against Salt Lake in the last match. However, they have made a positive run in the Concacaf Champions Cup, securing a 6-2 aggregate score in round one over Antigua Guatemala.

LAFC on the other hand have started their campaign in impressive form registering 1-0 victories over Minnesota and New York City FC in the opening matches. The Black and Gold are currently occupying the third spot in the MLS Western Conference for now, level on points with San Jose Earthquakes who have a superior goal difference over them. They are also in a great run in the Concacaf Champions Cup defeating Colorado Rapids in the first round and securing a 3-0 victory over Columbus in the 1st leg of the round of 16.

Kick Off

Location: Washington, United States

Stadium: Lumen Field

Date: Sunday, 9 March

Kick-off Time: 03:15 AM IST / Saturday, 8 March: 9:45 PM GMT/ 5:45 PM ET / 1:45 PM PT

Referee: Drew Fischer

VAR: In use

Form:

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

LAFC (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders)

Jordan Morris has made an excellent start to the new season, scoring two goals from the opening two games of the season. After scoring 18 goals last term, the USA international will be hoping to further improve his tally this season. Morris, known for his pace and excellent movements, will be the player to look out for in this match. 

Jordan started the regular season with a bang 💥 pic.twitter.com/FeoupJx5rM

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) February 23, 2025

Denis Bouanga (⁠LAFC)

Denis Bouanga opened his account for the new season with a brace against Columbus in the Concacaf Champions Cup in the last match. Last season’s top scorer for LAFC with 28 goals and 15 assists, Bouanga will be aiming to get his first goal of the MLS new season here. 

WHAT A GOAL! 🤯 Superb finish by Denis Bouanga to make the score 2-0! ✨ pic.twitter.com/SdvqTa4Vz1

— Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) March 5, 2025

Match Facts

• Seattle Sounders suffered a 2-0 loss against Real Salt Lake in the last league game
• LAFC secured a narrow 1-0 win over New York City FC in the last league game
• This meeting has not seen draws in any of their last seven matches

Seattle Sounders vs LAFC: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Denis Bouanga to score a goal anytime– 9/4 with bet365
• Tip 2: LAFC to win this game – 12/5 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Both teams to score in this game– 4/5 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Seattle Sounders have only one injury concern in their squad. Reed Baker-Whiting remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury. 

For LAFC, they have four injury concerns at the moment. Defenders Aaron Long, Maxime Chanot and young Italian Lorenzo Dellavalle remain sidelined due to injuries. Also, Norwegian Odin Thiago Holm will be unavailable here after suffering an ankle injury. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 23

Seattle Sounders – 6

LAFC – 13

Draws – 4

Predicted Lineup

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

Frei (GK); Rienzi, Gomez, Bell, Tolo; Vargas, Roldan; Minoungou, Rusnak, Rothrock; Morris

LAFC predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Marlon, Long, Hollingshead; Delgado, Jesus, Tillman; Martinez, Ebobisse, Bouanga

Match Prediction for Seattle Sounders vs LAFC

The home side haven’t enjoyed the best of starts to the new season in comparison to the visitors who have made a winning start. Considering their recent records and the start of the season, we expect LAFC to emerge victorious here. 

Prediction: ⁠Seattle Sounders 1-2 LAFC

Telecast for Seattle Sounders vs LAFC

All MLS 2025 matches will be streamed on Apple TV.

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