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MLS: Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy Preview, Odds, Picks (May 16)
- Seattle vs. LA Galaxy odds favor the hosts at -160.
- The Seattle Sounders haven’t lost in their past 9 MLS games.
- LA Galaxy played 9 of the last 10 games in which both teams have scored.
While Seattle battles to reach the No. 1 seed in the West, the Galaxy tries to make the playoffs.
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How to Watch
- When: Saturday, May 16, 9:15 pm ET
- Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- How to Watch: Apple TV, MLS Season Pass
Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy Odds
Game Preview
Brian Schmetzer’s side is third in the Western Conference, not losing the past 9 MLS fixtures. They have 24 points, which is 5 fewer than the Whitecaps, but Seattle has a game in hand, so they are in the mix for the top seed.
This team has been unbeatable at home for a long time. The previous defeat the Sounders suffered at Lumen was in June 2025, against Minnesota, 2-3. Their record this MLS season in Seattle is 4 wins and one tie with a 12-5 goal difference.
LA Galaxy lost this mid-week to the worst team in the conference, Sporting Kansas City, 3-1. They have been dismantled defensively by arguably the worst offense in the league, which is a wake-up call Greg Vanney has to answer to.
Only one of the past 10 games LA Galaxy played didn’t end with both teams netting, and overall, throughout that span, 9 events had seen three or more goals.
Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy Head to Head
The two teams met for the last time in August 2025 in Seattle, and the game ended in a tie, 2-2. By the way, Galaxy hasn’t won in Seattle since 2016, for 12 straight matches.
Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy Predictions
Galaxy is tired from travel and has major problems on defense. Meanwhile, the hosts are on fire, playing well at Lumen and with the tradition on their side. So it’s Seattle to win here.
Free MLS Pick: Seattle Sounders
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