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The 2024 MLS Cup Cup semifinals take place this weekend as Seattle Sounders take on an impressive Los Angeles FC side in an important encounter at the BMO Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders Preview
Los Angeles FC finished at the top of the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in excellent form over the past year. The home side got the better of Vancouver Whitecaps in two of their three games in the previous round and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, finished in fourth place in the Western Conference league table and have been fairly impressive this season. The Sounders won two penalty shoot-outs against Houston Dynamo to secure a place in the semifinals and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
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Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have a good recent record against Seattle Sounders and have won 12 out of the last 21 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Seattle Sounders' five victories.
- Los Angeles FC have won their last six matches against Seatle Sounders in all competitions and also eliminated the Sounders in the conference semifinals last season.
- Los Angeles FC have won six of their last seven matches at home in the MLS Cup playoffs and managed to win the other game on penalties against Philadelphia Union in 2022.
- Since his postseason debut in 2022, Denis Bouanga has scored eight goals in playoff matches for Los Angeles FC in MLS.
Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
Los Angeles FC have a formidable squad at their disposal and have an excellent record in this fixture. Denis Bouanga has been prolific for his side and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
Seattle Sounders have flattered to deceive this season and will be up against a lethal attacking unit on Saturday. Los Angeles FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles FC 2-0 Seattle Sounders
Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Los Angeles FC to keep a clean sheet - Yes
