Seattle Sounders FC vs. LA Galaxy 5/5/24 – As the Seattle Sounders FC face off against LA Galaxy on a bustling Sunday evening at Lumen Field, the stakes are high in this compelling MLS matchup. The Sounders (2-3-5) look to turn their season around, while the Galaxy (5-3-2) aim to continue their recent winning momentum. This game not only presents an exciting clash on the field but also offers intriguing MLS betting picks and odds.
Seattle Sounders FC vs. LA Galaxy 5/5/24
| When: | Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 6:45 PM ET |
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| Where: | Lumen Field |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | – |
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— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) May 3, 2024
The current betting odds favor the Sounders slightly in terms of the moneyline, but the spread and totals suggest a close game, with a significant lean towards a higher-scoring affair than usual for the Galaxy.
Stefan Frei GK vs. John McCarthy GK
Stefan Frei, the strong-mind goalie of Seattle with 2 clean sheets and 12 saves equaled more success this year. Yet the Souneder’s recent defensive issues, which has manifested in conceding 8 goals, can pose a problem apart from the Galaxy, who has been confidently scoring goals and has the ability to affect the Sounders’ backline.
By contrasting this, we can witness that John McCarthy of the Galaxy has been a savior many times there as he has made 40 saves in 10 starts despite conceding 16 goals. McCarthy saves per the leading scorer Seattle Raúl Ruidíaz is the player who has already scored 6 goals. His resilience will be a huge part in preventing this player from scoring.
Seattle’s Striking Force
Seattle is based around Ruidíaz, who is their sniper and has already made 41 shots, of which, 17 have been aimed at the target. Jordan Morris and Alex Roldan also aid the team, but their brightest spot has been in goals, which has been minuscule. The offense from previous encounters of the Seattle outfit against LA, which has been on a good defensive form lately, will need to be very ruthless to go through.
Offensive Analysis: LA Galaxy
The main offensive weapon of LA Galaxy is led by Dejan Joveljic who has 6 goals in the similar number of shots as Ruidiaz. This suggests a better conversion in their attempts. The dynamic duo of Joseph Paintsil and Ricard Puig, has added 7 more goals to the tally and 8 more assists to complement the receiver’s performance. Their attacking force is more than equipped to ride on the flaws that have become apparent in Seattle’s defense.
Seattle Sounders FC Betting Trends
Sounders FC are 1-2 in their last 5 games.
Seattle are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Sounders FC are 0-5 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Sounders FC’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Sounders FC’ 4 last games at home
LA Galaxy Betting Trends
Galaxy are 3-0 in their last 5 games.
LA Galaxy are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Galaxy are 3-3 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Galaxy’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Galaxy’ 4 last games at home
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Seattle Sounders FC | -0.5 (-110) | 2.5 under (-130) | -107 |  |
| LA Galaxy Betting Trends | +0.5 (-130) | 2.5 over (-172) | +235 | |
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Draw: +280
Seattle Sounders FC vs. LA Galaxy Betting Picks
Considering the overall data and recent performances, LA Galaxy seems to have an edge in this matchup, especially with their offensive capabilities against a shaky Sounders defense. The value lies in betting on the Galaxy’s moneyline and expecting a game total over 2.5.
The better pick appears to be backing LA Galaxy, especially with their current momentum and offensive strength. Prop bets on players like Joveljic to score anytime could offer additional value, capitalizing on the current form of Galaxy’s frontline. For those looking at totals, the trend suggests a potential for a high-scoring affair, making over 2.5 goals a promising bet. This match promises excitement and is a prime candidate for those looking at picks and exploring options on the best betting sites.
Score Prediction: LA Galaxy 2, Seattle Sounders FC 1.
