Seattle vs Los Angeles Picks and Prediction – 12/1/2024

The LA Galaxy hosts the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday in the MLS Western Conference Finals as part of the MLS Cup playoffs. LA Galaxy was second in the Western Conference during the regular season and defeated the Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United during the first two rounds of the postseason. LA Galaxy scored 69 goals during the regular season, which was the highest in the Western Conference. Keep up to date with all the soccer action, with our soccer picks.

LA Galaxy has carried over its high scoring into the postseason by thrashing the Colorado Rapids 5-0 and 4-1 to sweep the best-of-three opening round series and following that with a 6-2 victory over Minnesota United in the conference semifinals. LA Galaxy is only two goals shy of tying the record for MLS postseason goals with 17. Riqui Puig is the key in midfield for LA while Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil are talented forwards.

The Seattle Sounders reached this point thanks to a strong defense that gave up just 35 goals during the regular season which was best in the Western Conference. Seattle defeated Houston in two straight during the first round of the postseason winning on penalties in both matches and followed that with a 2-1 victory in the Conference Finals over LAFC.

Seattle gave up 27 shots to LAFC in the opening round and cannot allow the sharpshooters for LA Galaxy to have so many good looks at their goal. Seattle will rely on its tough defense to hold off the rushes of the LA Galaxy and take advantage of any counter attacks that may come their way during regulation. Seattle would be satisfied with a draw in regulation and extra time and for a penalty shootout where they were victorious twice versus Houston.

The LA Galaxy will pick up a victory in this matchup with Seattle as the Galaxy will force the issue each time in possession and put as much pressure as possible on the tough backline and goalkeeper for Seattle. I expect fewer goals to be scored in this match. Seattle will have a hard time scoring on LA while the Galaxy will score at least twice on Seattle. LA will move through to the MLS Cup Finals. Final Score Prediction, LA Galaxy wins 2-0.