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The US Open Cup returns to the fold with another round of matches this week as Los Angeles Galaxy lock horns with Seattle Sounders in an important encounter at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders Preview
Seattle Sounders are currently at the top of the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in exceptional form so far this season. The Sounders suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Sporting Kansas City in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
Los Angeles Galaxy, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the league table at the moment and have not been at their best this season. The home side slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Colorado Rapids last week and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
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Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Seattle Sounders have a slight edge over Los Angeles Galaxy and have won 16 out of the last 44 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Los Angeles Galaxy's 15 victories.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have lost five out of their last six matches in the MLS this season, with their only victory during this period coming by a 2-0 margin against Austin FC last month.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have conceded 14 goals in their last eight matches in the MLS and have kept only two clean sheets during this period in the competition.
- Seattle Sounders have conceded only nine goals in their 11 matches in the MLS so far this season - only Los Angeles FC and St. Louis have better defensive records in the competition at the moment.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
Seattle Sounders are back at their best this season and have been exceptional in recent weeks. The Sounders are a robust unit on their day and will need to be at their best in this fixture.
Los Angeles Galaxy have struggled this season and are currently in desperate need of a shot in the arm. Seattle Sounders are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 1-3 Seattle Sounders
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Seattle Sounders
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles Galaxy to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Fredy Montero to score - Yes
