MLS Preview: Seattle Sounders vs. Los Angeles FC Prediction, Odds, and Picks (Nov 26)

• The first leg of the Sounders vs. LAFC Western Conference semifinal is on the program on November 26 in Seattle.
• LAFC’s strikers have been great in 2023, with Denis Bouanga winning the MLS Golden Boot.
• Seattle’s attacking midfielder Albert Rusnak scored three goals in the last four games.

Seattle Sounders vs. Los Angeles FC is probably the most exciting semifinal matchup of the 2023 MLS Playoffs. This goes especially for the first game of the series which will take place at Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday, November 26.

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How to Watch

• When: Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 9:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
• How to Watch: Apple TV

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Odds

Game Result	Odds
Seattle Sounders
Draw
Los Angeles FC

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Game Preview

LAFC is the defending champion of the MLS, which reached the Western Conference semifinals after beating the Vancouver Whitecaps in both games of the series, with a total score difference of 6-2.

Obviously, the boys from Los Angeles have been terrific offensively, which is no surprise given that LAFC’s roster is packed with fantastic attackers.

🌟 20 goals 🌟

Denis Bouanga is the 2023 MLS Golden Boot winner 👟

(via @LAFC)pic.twitter.com/J305rRuzuo

— B/R Football (@brfootball) October 22, 2023

With 20 goals to his name, Denis Bouanga was the top scorer in the regular season and is currently sitting in the shared No. 1 spot on the list of most productive scorers in the postseason with three goals.

Then, there’s LAFC’s captain Carlos Vela, who’s scored nine goals during the 2023 MLS campaign. Knowing all this, it seems very likely we’ll see LAFC score some goals at Lumen Field on November 26. But will they score more than the Sounders?

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The thing is that LAFC scored only two goals in their last five trips to Seattle while conceding nine. Plus, the Sounders have been in a goal-scoring mood lately, with Slovak playmaker Albert Rusnak scoring a goal in three of Seattle’s last four games.

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Seattle Sounders vs. Los Angeles FC Prediction

We’re going to see a lot of goals in the Seattle vs. LAFC game. Both teams are great offensively and each doesn’t seem to care too much about defending.

But which of the two will score more? Our pick is LAFC. The reason? Last year’s MLS Cup winners just have a better roster than the Sounders.

Free Pick: