Seattle Sounders FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Seattle Sounders FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy — MLS at Lumen Field.
- Seattle Sounders FC 17 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles Galaxy 19 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | Los Angeles FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Oct | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Oct | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Oct | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Oct | Sporting Kansas City | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | FC Dallas | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Oct | Houston Dynamo | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Portland Timbers | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Seattle Sounders FC | Los Angeles Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #27 |
| 24 | Points | 22 |
| 17 | Played | 19 |
| 7 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 7 / 7 |
| 20 | Scored | 24 |
| 22 | Conceded | 29 |
| -2 | GD | -5 |
| 1.41 | PPG | 1.16 |
| 41% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Seattle Sounders FC are 24th (24 pts). Los Angeles Galaxy are 27th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
5/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/8
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/4
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Seattle Sounders FC
| Paul Rothrock | 5 G | 1 A |
Los Angeles Galaxy
| Gabriel Pec | 5 G | 4 A |
| Klauss | 5 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Lumen Field!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Los Angeles Galaxy looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Gabriel Pec scoring 1 goals.
- 15' Los Angeles Galaxy are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 19' Against the run of play, Javier Hernandez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 24' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 29' Daniel Steres has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 34' Seattle Sounders FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Los Angeles Galaxy's shape.
- 39' Los Angeles Galaxy are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 44' Los Angeles Galaxy fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' Another change for Seattle Sounders FC made on 46 minute. Nouhou Tolo leaves to be changed by Shane O'Neill.
- 50' Raul Ruidiaz doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 60' Time for substitution for Seattle Sounders FC. Raul Ruidiaz is replaced by Jordan Morris.
- 63' It is a substitution in Los Angeles Galaxy team. Efrain Alvarez is replaced by Samuel Grandsir on 63 minute.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kelyn Rowe on 65 minutes.
- 70' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Seattle Sounders FC that had 288 games and scored 453 goals.
- 73' The crowd applauds Brad Smith as he leaves the pitch. Nicolas Benezet steps in for Seattle Sounders FC.
- 77' It is a substitution in Los Angeles Galaxy team. Jonathan dos Santos is replaced by Sacha Kljestan on 77 minute.
- 81' The referee calls foul for Jonathan Bond. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' Rayan Raveloson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Los Angeles Galaxy tonight.
- 87' Javier Hernandez makes way for Daniel Steres at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Los Angeles Galaxy.
- 90' A moment of madness from Samuel Grandsir on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Los Angeles Galaxy will be frustrated.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Seattle Sounders FC 1-1 Los Angeles Galaxy.
Lineups
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 22
-
10
Nicolas Lodeiro ↓ Fredy Montero 73'
-
9
Raul Ruidiaz ↓ Jordan Morris 60'
-
11
Brad Smith ↓ Nicolas Benezet 73'
- 24
- 7
-
5
Nouhou Tolo ↓ Shane O'Neill 46'
- 16
- 28
- 3
Bench
-
20
Nicolas Benezet ↑ 73'
-
12
Fredy Montero ↑ 73'
- 30
-
–
Jordan Morris ↑ 60'
-
27
Shane O'Neill ↑ 46'
- 75
- 84
- 23
- 92
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 3
- 6
- 9
- 8
- 17
- 91
- 26
- 2
- 20
Bench
- 15
-
11
Samuel Grandsir ↑ 63'
- 33
-
5
Daniel Steres ↑ 87'
-
7
Victor Vazquez ↑ 63'
- 99
-
16
Sacha Kljestan ↑ 77'
- 43
- 19
Coach
Greg Vanney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Ruidiaz | 8 |
| Cristian Roldan | 6 |
| Jordan Morris | 6 |
| Javier Hernandez | 4 |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 4 |
| Danny Musovski | 3 |
| Sacha Kljestan | 2 |
| Jorgen Skjelvik | 2 |
Head to Head
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2021-11-02
Seattle Sounders FC
1–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2021-10-27
Los Angeles FC
3–0
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2021-10-23
Seattle Sounders FC
1–2
Sporting Kansas City
L
2021-10-21
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2021-10-17
Houston Dynamo
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2021-10-10
Seattle Sounders FC
4–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2021-11-02
Seattle Sounders FC
1–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2021-10-28
Sporting Kansas City
2–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2021-10-24
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–2
FC Dallas
D
2021-10-21
Houston Dynamo
0–3
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2021-10-17
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
Portland Timbers
W
2021-10-04
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–1
Los Angeles FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
Seattle Sounders FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Seattle Sounders FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Los Angeles Galaxy
53%
Seattle Sounders FC or Los Angeles Galaxy
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Los Angeles Galaxy win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Seattle Sounders FC
| Handicap | Seattle Sounders FC covers | Push | Los Angeles Galaxy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

