MLS Action at Banc of California Stadium – Los Angeles FC face Seattle Sounders
MLS action on Saturday as Los Angeles and Seattle meet at Banc of California Stadium – 6:00am GMT.
As it stands, Seattle will go to Banc of California Stadium in seventh place, Los Angeles are currently in first.
Los Angeles FC will need to remain focussed on retaining their lead in the MLS, going into this clash
Steve Cherundolo will have impressed upon his team the importance of getting a positive result out of this game, following two successive defeats. First it was Nashville SC and then Sporting Kansas City, however this is something that their opponents will be aware of going into this fixture.
Also, League leaders Los Angeles keep finding ways to win, having secured 13 victories in their last 19 meetings is astonishing this season. They currently sit in first place, top of the League, having accrued 45 points so far this season. This means a record of 0 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws.
Los Angeles’s home record is commendable, having won eight fixtures, drawn two matches, and lost one game this season. This record should be most concerning for Seattle.
As League leaders, Los Angeles FC know that every opponent raises their game when they play you, which is why they must concern themselves only with taking all the points on offer with every game.
Seattle Sounders have 29 points to their name, going into this tie
With Seattle having secured all three points on their two previous outings, Brian Schmetzer’s men will doubtless be looking to retain their run after this fixture.
Also, Brian Schmetzer knows that a run of four losses in six matches for his Seattle side, is going to be a tough run of form to change. However that is exactly what he must try to deliver. Their position is seventh in the League and they have 29 points, that is, 0W, 0L and 0D.
Seattle now travel, knowing that their current away form is woeful. So far this season they have won three matches, drawn one game, and lost six meetings matches on the road.
Seattle Sounders will see 32 points so far this season, should they secure a win.
Los Angeles FC v Seattle Sounders – Head-to-Head.
Regarding their historical duels Los Angeles and Seattle have faced each other 14 times in the past, with the balance of wins sitting in Los Angeles’s favour (6 – 5). In addition, Los Angeles remain unbeaten in their last three games at Banc of California Stadium against Seattle. The last time both teams met in this competition was June 2022 and the score line ended up with a 1-1 draw.
