Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS at Banc of California Stadium.
- Los Angeles FC 28 games · 41 pts (2026/26)
- Seattle Sounders FC 26 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Frank Anderson
- Referee Alejandro Mariscal
- Referee Jeremy Kieso
- Referee Ramy Touchan
- Referee Ricardo Salazar
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | Real Salt Lake | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Sep | Portland Timbers | H | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Oct | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Sep | Portland Timbers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Sep | Los Angeles FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles FC | Seattle Sounders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #24 |
| 41 | Points | 35 |
| 28 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 8 / 9 | W / D / L | 9 / 8 / 9 |
| 43 | Scored | 33 |
| 30 | Conceded | 34 |
| +13 | GD | -1 |
| 1.46 | PPG | 1.35 |
| 39% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
52%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
46%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Los Angeles FC are 21st (41 pts). Seattle Sounders FC are 24th (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
6/5
31-45
9/4
46-60
4/5
61-75
4/5
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
3/2
16-30
5/6
31-45
3/5
46-60
5/4
61-75
1/3
76+
11/12
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
| Denis Bouanga | 14 G | 5 A |
| Esteban David Martinez | 4 G |
Seattle Sounders FC
| Dejan Joveljic | 11 G | 1 A |
| Paul Rothrock | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Los Angeles FC have kicked off against Seattle Sounders FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kelvin Leerdam, as he is very good at scoring at Banc of California Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 6' Andy Najar has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mark-Anthony Kaye on 6 minute.
- 11' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 13' Mohamed El Mounir gets the nod from Los Angeles FC. He replaces Andy Najar and will look to change the dynamic.
- 15' Los Angeles FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Daniel Musovski on 15.
- 19' Controversy at the stadium! Francisco Ginella argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 29' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 34' Los Angeles FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Seattle Sounders FC backline.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bradley Wright-Phillips is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Los Angeles FC.
- 46' Another substitution for Los Angeles FC to replace Adrien Perez by Christian Torres on 46 minute.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 58' The crowd applauds Brad Smith as he leaves the pitch. Nouhou Tolo steps in for Seattle Sounders FC.
- 63' Seattle Sounders FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 65' Magnificent from Francisco Ginella! That is 1 goals in 293 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' The travelling Seattle Sounders FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 74' The Seattle Sounders FC manager makes a substitution. Kelvin Leerdam departs to be replaced by Roman Torres.
- 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nicolas Lodeiro on 74.
- 77' Nicolas Lodeiro adds to his 0 season tally! Seattle Sounders FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 80' Seattle Sounders FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 84' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Daniel Musovski makes it 3-1.
- 87' Seattle Sounders FC ring the changes. Will Bruin has done his job and it is now time for Miguel Ibarra to step up.
- 88' A moment of madness from Mohamed El Mounir on 88 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Los Angeles FC will be frustrated.
- 88' Joshua Atencio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joao Paulo on 88 minute.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Kwadwo Opoku. He replaces Bradley Wright-Phillips on 90 minute.
- Another three points for Los Angeles FC.
Lineups
Los Angeles FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 66
- 20
- 2
- 7
- 5
- 14
- 4
- 23
-
26
Adrien Perez ↓ Christian Torres 46'
- 8
- 16
Bench
- 1
-
24
Andy Najar ↑ 6'
- 13
- 15
- 19
-
21
Christian Torres ↑ 46'
- 3
- 28
-
22
Kwadwo Opoku ↑ 90'
Coach
Bob Bradley
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Joao Paulo ↓ Joshua Atencio 87'
- 10
-
2
Brad Smith ↓ Nouhou Tolo 58'
- 24
-
18
Kelvin Leerdam ↓ Roman Torres 74'
- 7
-
17
Will Bruin ↓ Miguel Ibarra 87'
-
8
Jordy Delem ↓ Alex Roldan 58'
- 13
- 28
- 27
Bench
-
29
Roman Torres ↑ 74'
- 30
-
5
Nouhou Tolo ↑ 58'
-
16
Alex Roldan ↑ 58'
- 37
-
11
Miguel Ibarra ↑ 87'
-
84
Joshua Atencio ↑ 87'
- 99
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Morris | 5 |
| Nicolas Lodeiro | 5 |
| Carlos Vela | 5 |
| Diego Rossi | 4 |
| Raul Ruidiaz | 3 |
| Mateusz Bogusz | 3 |
| Eduard Atuesta | 3 |
| Denis Bouanga | 3 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles FC Form
2020-10-11
Los Angeles FC
3–1
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2020-10-05
Real Salt Lake
1–3
Los Angeles FC
W
2020-09-28
Los Angeles FC
1–2
San Jose Earthquakes
L
2020-09-24
Los Angeles FC
6–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2020-09-19
Seattle Sounders FC
3–0
Los Angeles FC
L
2020-09-14
Los Angeles FC
4–2
Portland Timbers
W
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2020-10-11
Los Angeles FC
3–1
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2020-10-08
Seattle Sounders FC
2–1
Real Salt Lake
W
2020-10-04
Seattle Sounders FC
3–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2020-09-28
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–3
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2020-09-24
Portland Timbers
1–0
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2020-09-19
Seattle Sounders FC
3–0
Los Angeles FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91
Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Seattle Sounders FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Los Angeles FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Seattle Sounders FC
47%
Los Angeles FC or Seattle Sounders FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Los Angeles FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC
| Handicap | Los Angeles FC covers | Push | Seattle Sounders FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 22% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

