Los Angeles FC vs. Seattle Sounders Prediction: Conference Semifinals Heavyweight Tilt

Saturday evening the chase for the MLS Cup resumes as the Seattle Sounders travel down to BMO Stadium to clash against Los Angeles FC. These two adversaries met each other twice during the MLS regular season, which saw LAFC sweep the season series winning on both occasions. 

Steve Cherundolo’s men locked up first place overall in the Western Conference locking in a playoff duel against the Vancouver Whitecaps. The best-of-three went the full distance with the Black and Gold Falcons scraping by with a 1-0 victory in their most recent affair. 

Meanwhile, Brian Schmetzer’s men escaped their matchup against the Houston Dynamo advancing, winning in penalties 7-6 in game two. During the regular season campaign, the Sounders locked up the fourth spot in the Western Conference accumulating 57 points. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for Los Angeles FC vs. Seattle Sounders.

Los Angeles FC vs. Seattle Sounders Betting Odds for Saturday, November 23

With the implied odds the books have set, the hosts in Saturday's skirmish are pegged as the favorites to win within the 90-minute frame. Los Angeles FC are priced at -112 in the moneyline 3-way market while Seattle is listed at +290 to pull off the upset. If this match is even after regulation time, the draw is inked down at +260.

Los Angeles FC vs. Seattle Sounders Odds

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Los Angeles FC vs. Seattle Sounders Betting Preview

Los Angeles FC Preview

Denis Bouanga will look to lead the charge up front in this single knockout tie after he registered 20 goals in the regular season. In three playoff games, the striker has hit the back of the net once, while amassing three shots. Across all completions versus Seattle in 2024, Bouanga has registered five goal contributions in four outings. 

The club's second-leading goal-getter this campaign was Mateusz Bogusz who nabbed 15 in 32 matches. The 23-year-old is having a break-out year for his squad, which he scored the winning goal against Vancouver in game three to extend the club's playoff run. Look for Bogusz to be an X factor upfront in this lethal attacking side.

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Seattle Sounders Preview

Suffering a hamstring injury back in October 28, Jordan Morris could make his return back to the pitch on Saturday. The 30-year-old capped off the 2024 MLS campaign acquiring 13 goals, which led the Sounders in that department. The forward's experience could play a pivotal factor as Morris has laced up his boots 244 times for Seattle in his career. 

With his return listed as questionable, the Sounders will be hoping that Albert Rusnak can recover in time for Saturday. Suffering a hip injury at the end of October could leave a huge gap in attack. The 30-year-old amassed 10 goals and 12 assists in 32 MLS showings in 2024.

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Los Angeles FC vs. Seattle Sounders - My Pick

• Los Angeles FC vs. Seattle Sounders pick: Los Angeles FC moneyline 3-way (-112) at bet365

Rolling into Saturday's encounter, all signs are pointing towards backing the home club with its recent results and club stature. LAFC has won 13 times in 19 instances at home this year between the regular season and playoffs. Head-to-head all-time at BMO Stadium, LAFC are 7-1-1 against the Sounders. As stated above Seattle could be without their two best playmakers and offensive producers, leaving them in a tough spot. We feel LAFC are getting a good price as the home team to wager on in this situation.

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How to Watch Los Angeles FC vs. Seattle Sounders

• When: November 23, 10.30 p.m. ET

• Where: BMO Stadium

• TV: Apple TV