Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips (21 July)

Eliminated in the conference semi-finals last season, the Seattle Sounders are once again fairly well placed to go beyond the regular season this year. They are in fact in 6th place in the ranking in the West with a delay of only 2 points on 4th place. Undefeated since the beginning of June, Rave Green has even won its last 6 matches in all competitions. Recently, this franchise won against the New England Revs 2-0, Austin 0-1 and Saint-Louis City 2-0. Los Angeles FC, for its part, established itself as one of the best United States teams in recent years.

It remains in fact on a title won in 2022 and on a final lost last year against the Columbus Crew 2-1. Still at the top of the rankings this year, the Angelinos are in 2nd place in the Western Conference with 2 points behind their neighbor the LA Galaxy who are 2 games ahead. However, since their last victory in the derby 1-2, Hugo Lloris' partners sank against the Columbus Crew 1-5 before sharing the points against Real Salt Lake 1-1.

Both left for selection, midfielder Atencio and defender Hawkins will be absent. Long-injured striker Braudilio Rodrigues is also missing. On the other hand, the prolific attackers of this team are well operational. We think of the Peruvian Ruidiaz and the very good Morris who have respectively scored 8 and 9 goals in the league this season. Also watch out for Slovakian Rusnak (4 goals, 9 assists).

Suspended during the last match, senior defenders Jesus Murillo and Sergi Palencia will be allowed to play again. Unused this season Delavalle is on the floor for the moment. Of course, Hugo Lloris should take his place in the cages while the center forward passed by Saint-Etienne Denis Bouanga should be established up front. The Gabonese has scored 14 goals this season and is ahead of the Pole Bogusz (12 goals, 5 assists).