Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS .
- Los Angeles Galaxy 15 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Seattle Sounders FC 13 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Sibiga
- Referee Jason White
- Referee Kyle Atkins
- Referee Kevin Stott
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Aug | FC Dallas | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | D.C. United SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Jul | Portland Timbers | A | 0–4 | L |
| 20 Jul | Los Angeles FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Aug | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Aug | New England Revolution | H | 3–3 | D |
| 05 Aug | Sporting Kansas City | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Jul | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | Portland Timbers | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles Galaxy | Seattle Sounders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #21 |
| 20 | Points | 24 |
| 15 | Played | 13 |
| 5 / 5 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 3 / 3 |
| 22 | Scored | 17 |
| 22 | Conceded | 11 |
| +0 | GD | +6 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.85 |
| 33% | Win % | 54% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Los Angeles Galaxy are 24th (20 pts). Seattle Sounders FC are 21st (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/5
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Los Angeles Galaxy and Seattle Sounders FC has kicked off!
- 5' USA international David Bingham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 6' Los Angeles Galaxy receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 6.
- 11' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Cristian Pavon suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' The travelling Seattle Sounders FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 21' Seattle Sounders FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 26' Over 26 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 31' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Seattle Sounders FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 33' Another change for Los Angeles Galaxy made on 33 minute. Favio Alvarez leaves to be changed by Giancarlo Gonzalez.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Los Angeles Galaxy side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' A goal from the Peru international Raul Ruidiaz! He fires home on 42 to make it 0-1!
- 45' What a strike from Zlatan Ibrahimovic! The score is 1-1.
- 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Los Angeles Galaxy in their trying to find a way past Seattle Sounders FC's compact .
- 60' Kim Keehee, a Korea Republic , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 65' GOAL! Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores on 65.
- 66' Time for substitution for Seattle Sounders FC. Harry Shipp is replaced by Handwalla Bwana.
- 69' Nouhou Tolo makes way for Joevin Jones at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Seattle Sounders FC.
- 74' A change in the Seattle Sounders FC ranks — Gustav Svensson exits the field as Luis Silva enters on 74.
- 79' With 1 assists to his name this season, Nouhou Tolo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Seattle Sounders FC.
- 82' Brilliant from the ! Jorgen Skjelvik makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 82.
- 85' Another substitution for Los Angeles Galaxy to replace Uriel Antuna by Julian Araujo on 85 minute.
- 90' Another substitution for Los Angeles Galaxy to replace Cristian Pavon by Joe Corona on 90 minute.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Uriel Antuna ↓ Julian Araujo 85'
- 25
- 9
- 16
- 8
- 17
- 1
- 5
-
10
Cristian Pavon ↓ Joe Corona 90'
- 11
- 3
Bench
-
21
Giancarlo Gonzalez ↑ 33'
- 6
- 4
- 28
- 26
-
22
Julian Araujo ↑ 85'
-
14
Joe Corona ↑ 90'
Coach
Guillermo Schelotto
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Gustav Svensson ↓ Luis Silva 74'
- 10
- 9
- 20
-
19
Harry Shipp ↓ Handwalla Bwana 66'
- 24
- 18
- 7
-
5
Nouhou Tolo ↓ Joevin Jones 69'
- 13
- 25
Bench
-
33
Joevin Jones ↑ 69'
-
23
Luis Silva ↑ 74'
- 35
- 21
-
70
Handwalla Bwana ↑ 66'
- 12
- 75
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Ruidiaz | 8 |
| Jordan Morris | 6 |
| Cristian Roldan | 6 |
| Javier Hernandez | 4 |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 4 |
| Danny Musovski | 3 |
| Jorgen Skjelvik | 2 |
| Yeimar Gomez | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2019-08-18
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–2
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2019-08-15
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–0
FC Dallas
W
2019-08-11
D.C. United SC
2–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2019-08-03
Atlanta United FC
3–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2019-07-28
Portland Timbers
4–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2019-07-20
Los Angeles Galaxy
3–2
Los Angeles FC
W
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2019-08-18
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–2
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2019-08-15
Real Salt Lake
3–0
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2019-08-10
Seattle Sounders FC
3–3
New England Revolution
D
2019-08-05
Seattle Sounders FC
2–3
Sporting Kansas City
L
2019-07-28
Houston Dynamo
0–1
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2019-07-22
Seattle Sounders FC
1–2
Portland Timbers
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Seattle Sounders FC xG
I would bet for:
Los Angeles Galaxy or Seattle Sounders FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles Galaxy or Draw
67%
Draw or Seattle Sounders FC
60%
Los Angeles Galaxy or Seattle Sounders FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles Galaxy
| Handicap | Los Angeles Galaxy covers | Push | Seattle Sounders FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.