{"id":28478,"date":"2024-02-21T13:31:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T19:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=28478"},"modified":"2024-02-21T13:32:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T19:32:06","slug":"lafc-vs-seattle-sounders-preview-and-betting-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/mls\/lafc-vs-seattle-sounders-preview-and-betting-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders Preview and Betting Odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The MLS kicks off, and the first match that LAFC, current runner-up of the league, will have to face is at home against Seattle Sounders, replaying last season’s quarterfinals.\u00a0

The Black & Gold comes into this season as the reigning finalists and, in their last warm-up game, beat Toronto FC 1-0.\u00a0

The Sounders failed to reach the final of the U.S. championship and comes from a 1-0 loss to Sacramento Republic at the end of the preseason.\u00a0

When and where?<\/strong>

Saturday, February 24, 4:30 pm ET at the Banc of California Stadium\u00a0<\/em>

Moneyline odds:\u00a0<\/strong>

Los Angeles FC 1.738\u00a0<\/em>

Seattle Sounders 4.605<\/em>

Draw Offs:\u00a0<\/strong>

3.635\u00a0<\/em>

Where Can I Watch?\u00a0<\/strong>

MLS Game Pass on Apple TV\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on LAFC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Los Angeles FC has shown a lot of hierarchy in the MLS<\/a> in the last two years, as it was champion in 2022 and finalist in 2023, so there is a lot of expectation with what the Californian team can do in 2024.\u00a0

At the end of the preseason, they beat Toronto 1-0, thanks to a goal by their star striker Denis Bouanga, the 2023 campaign’s leading scorer.\u00a0<\/strong>

Actually, in the final LAFC was notoriously beaten by Columbus Crew, but it should be noted that it was able to obtain that place in the decisive match by eliminating heavyweight teams such as Seattle Sounders and Houston Dynamo.\u00a0

In the market, this team moved well and got the Colombian midfielder Eduard Atuesta, who returns on loan from Palmeiras, and the goalkeeper world champion with France in 2018, the veteran Hugo Lloris, who arrives with 38 years to provide all his experience and security. They also signed young strikers David Mart\u00ednez and Tom\u00e1s \u00c1ngel and paid 4 million dollars for Mexican defender Omar Campos.\u00a0

What is still a novel is the future of Carlos Vela. The Mexican striker’s contract ran out, and he did not renew it, it seemed that he was going to return to his country and was linked to Cruz Azul, but rumors continue to grow that he will stay at LAFC to continue being the team’s captain.\u00a0

In the preseason, they won two games and lost two.\u00a0<\/strong>However, Steve Cherundolo’s team will rely on the goals of Bouanga, the security of French goalkeeper Lloris, and the defense of Jes\u00fas Murillo to win their second title.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on the Seattle Sounders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seattle Sounders is a historic MLS team that is used to fighting until the final stages for the title, something they tried last season until Los Angeles FC thwarted them.\u00a0

Seattle Sounders prepared with five games for this MLS, won the first two and lost the next three, the last of them 1-0 against Sacramento Republic, a USL team.\u00a0<\/strong>

We will have to pay attention to the young Argentine striker Pedro de La Vega, who arrived for more than 6 million dollars from Lan\u00fas. This will be his first experience outside Argentina. With the Granate, he played 126 games, scored 17 goals, and distributed 13 assists, being a very versatile player in the offense.\u00a0

Also among the relevant signings are Brazilian defender Nathan and winger Danny Musovski, who will try to make up for the departures of experienced players who were not getting many minutes, such as Nicol\u00e1s Lodeiro, Fredy Montero, and H\u00e9ber.\u00a0

Among the experienced players are Swiss goalkeeper Stefan Frei (37), Colombian defender Yeimar G\u00f3mez (31), and forwards Ra\u00fal Ruid\u00edaz (33) and Jordan Morris (29).\u00a0Frei was the goalkeeper who kept the most clean sheets last season, with 14 in 32 games.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Betting Analysis:\u00a0LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last match between these teams ended 1-0 in favor of the California side, with a goal by Denis Bouanga, thus LAFC qualified for the conference final.\u00a0

Los Angeles has a six-game unbeaten streak against the Sounders with four wins. Seattle has not won in this matchup since May 16, 2021, and as visitors since 2019.\u00a0

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have LAFC as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 1.738, while Seattle Sounders has 4.605, and the draw is at 3.635.\u00a0<\/em>

At home, Los Angeles FC will not miss the opportunity to show their starting strength, and that is why they will take the three points against a complex opponent like Seattle Sounders.<\/strong>

Go for a win for LAFC. If you bet $100 at 1.738, you will gain $73 for a total payout of $173.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders\u00a0Betting Pick:\u00a0<\/strong>LAFC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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