Seattle Sounders vs LAFC: Seattle Sounders look to stretch their lead at the top of the table when they welcome LAFC on Saturday in the MLS.
Match Details:
Teams: Seattle Sounders vs LAFC
Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, United States
Date: Sunday 19th June, 2022
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.eurosport.com/
Preview
Seattle head into this after a 4-0 thumping of Vancouver in their previous clash on Wednesday.
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Ruidiaz led the way for Seattle by scoring twice followed by goals from Lodeiro and Roldan to complete an emphatic win.
This win was their 4th in the last 5 matches as they seem to have gathered some momentum and are currently in 7th place on the table with 19 points from 13 matches.
On the other hand, LAFC returned to winning ways after their Round of 16 loss to LA Galaxy in the Open Cup. They beat San Jose 3-2 to remain top of the table with 29 points from 14 matches.
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In a humdinger of a battle; Arango broke the deadlock for LAFC before Hollingshead made it 2-0.
Ebobisse scored twice for the visitors to level matters at half time. But Rodriguez scored within 2 minutes of the restart to make the difference and ensure a winner.
LAFC has been inconsistent in recent weeks but top of the table. Hence, the opportunity is within their reach to go on a positive run of results as it helps their cause. Both sides met in October 2021 in MLS 2021, where LAFC won 3-0.
Form Guide
Seattle Sounders: WWLWW
LAFC: WLWLL
Last Matches of both teams:
Seattle Sounders 4-0 Vancouver
LAFC 3-2 San Jose
Giorgio Chiellini is Black & Gold.
🤝 #LAFC Transfers presented by @remitly.
— LAFC (@LAFC) June 13, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Seattle Sounders vs LAFC in India?
The match is live streamed on Eurosport and Discovery +App; while the broadcast is on the Eurosport Channel.
Team News
Paulo, Cleveland and Gomez miss out for the hosts due to long term injuries.
Vela, Palacios, Tajouri-Shradi, Escobar and Duenas all are out of contention for LAFC due to injuries.
Another successful camp with the boys. What a special group 💪🏽🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/4yOcvJy5wI
— Cristian Roldan⚽ (@CristianRoldan) June 15, 2022
Seattle Sounders possible 11:
Frei, Roldan, Andrade, Arreaga, Tolo, Vargas, Rusnak, C Roldan, Lodeiro, Morris and Ruidiaz
LAFC possible 11:
Crepeau, Palacios, Ibeagha, Murillo, Hollingshead, Sanchez, Cifuentes, Acosta, Rodriguez, Arango and Opoku
Prediction: Seattle Sounders 2-1 LAFC
LAFC is on top of the table but lack consistency to consolidate. This is where the hosts get in front as they have the advantage of being on a positive run of results.
Seattle has a decent record at home while LAFC are good travellers. This makes up for a quality clash, but we see Seattle getting three points.
