The 2023 MLS Playoffs bring us a very exciting duel that will take place in Seattle on Sunday, November 26. The game in question is the Sounders vs. LAFC Western Conference semifinal.
Judging by the Seattle vs. Los Angeles odds, this is going to be a real thriller. The Sounders are doing great on their turf, but it’s LAFC that has better players. This may seem like a bold claim, but the thing is that the team from California is the reigning MLS champion.
Seattle Sounders vs. Los Angeles FC MLS Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| Seattle Sounders | +125 |
| Draw | +250 |
| Los Angeles FC | +200 |
| Goals Total | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | -111 |
| Under 2.5 | -105 |
*Odds taken from bet365 on Friday, November 17.
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington
- Date: Sunday, November 26, 2023
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- How to Watch: Apple TV
Reasons Why Odds Favor Seattle
The Sounders are now +125 favorites, but when the Western Conference Semifinal odds were released, they were +150. It seems that bettors are pouring large volumes of cash on this team, which is what has caused the odds to move. So, why do bettors favor this team?
First of all, the Sounders have been great in 2023. They finished the regular season in second place in the West with a 14-11-9 record. They had one point more than LAFC.
Further, the November 26 game is played at Lumen Field, which is where the Sounders are doing great lately. They’re undefeated in their last five home games, with three wins and two draws.
Two of those wins happened against FC Dallas in the playoffs. The Sounders won each game without conceding a goal. Can they keep their sheet clean against LAFC as well?
LAFC Coming to Lumen Field to Grab a Win
Los Angeles FC won last season’s MLS Cup, but they had legendary Gareth Bale on the roster back then. The Welshman is no longer playing soccer professionally, but this doesn’t mean LAFC isn’t as dangerous as when he was in the squad.
The thing is that their striker Denis Bouanga has really stepped up in 2023. The Gabonese attacker scored 20 goals in the regular season, thus winning the 2023 MLS Golden Boot. He’s also been great in the postseason, scoring three goals already.
The best thing about LAFC is that this team isn’t just about Bouanga. They also have their captain Carlos Vela, as well as many other talented forwards – Stipe Biuk, Christian Olivera, and others.
They’re also excellent in the midfield, as well as at the back. In fact, LAFC is probably the most well-rounded team in the Western Conference.
Seattle Sounders vs. Los Angeles FC Prediction
It’s been more than five years since LAFC last beat the Sounders in Seattle. We think it’s time for that to change. These guys are coming to Lumen Field to dominate the game and book themselves the ticket to the Conference Finals.
Pick: Los Angeles FC