Los Angeles Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders
Sounders snatch draw at Galaxy
Seattle's P. Arriola cancels out M. Reus' penalty to deny LA a win.
Los Angeles Galaxy looked set to take all three points after M. Reus converted a penalty just before half-time. However, Seattle Sounders fought back with P. Arriola's goal after the break to secure a 1-1 draw. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 2-0 home win for the Galaxy.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
2-0 Los Angeles Galaxy win
Actual
1–1
Outcome probability
As the regular season rolls on, LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders prepare to face off in what promises to be a tactical battle. Both sides sit mid-table, but recent form and player availability could tip the scales in favour of the Galaxy.
Match factors
Absence of João Klauss weakens LA Galaxy attack
Klauss is out with foot injury, removing a high scoring attacker from lineup
Joseph Paintsil doubtful but key for Galaxy attack
Paintsil's availability uncertain due to thigh injury; if fit, boosts scoring and assists
Marco Reus leads Galaxy in assists and scoring
Reus has 5 goals and 6 assists this season, outperforming league midfield averages
Gabriel Pec's consistent scoring and playmaking
Pec's 5 goals and 4 assists with high minutes make him a dual threat at home
Albert Rusnák's recent assist surge for Seattle
Rusnák has 3 assists in last 5 games, showing creative form despite team's struggles
The context
This fixture sees LA Galaxy ranked 12th with 29 points from 24 games, narrowly ahead of Seattle Sounders who are 13th with 27 points from 22 games. Historically, Seattle have had the upper hand in their 19 meetings, winning 10 to LA Galaxy's 4, with 5 draws. Matches between these two have averaged 3.2 goals, indicating a lively encounter when they meet.
Key insights
Gabriel Pec
Los Angeles Galaxy
Consistent goal and assist threat with high minutes per game, making him a key player in attack at home.
Major League Soccer 26/275 goals and 4 assists in 14 games, averaging 87.6 minutes per game.
Marco Reus
Los Angeles Galaxy
Top scorer and assister for Galaxy, providing creativity and goals, especially strong at home.
Major League Soccer 26/275 goals and 6 assists in 22 games.
Albert Rusnák
Seattle Sounders
Creative playmaker with a recent surge in assists, though the team struggles overall.
Major League Soccer 26/276 assists in 20 games, with 3 assists in last 5 matches.
Analysis
LA Galaxy's attacking threat is bolstered by the consistent performances of Gabriel Pec, who has netted 5 goals and provided 4 assists this season, often playing the full 90 minutes. Marco Reus also stands out with 5 goals and 6 assists, making him a key creative force at home. Seattle's Albert Rusnák has been in good form recently, contributing 3 assists in his last 5 games, but the Sounders' overall record against the Galaxy and their current league position suggest they may struggle to break down a confident home side.
Key facts
- 1.Seattle Sounders lead head-to-head with 10 wins in 19 matches against LA Galaxy's 4 wins and 5 draws.
- 2.Matches between these teams average 3.2 goals, with 24 scored by LA Galaxy and 36 by Seattle Sounders.
- 3.LA Galaxy are 12th in the league with 29 points from 24 games (7 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses).
- 4.Seattle Sounders are 13th with 27 points from 22 games (7 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses).
- 5.Gabriel Pec has scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists in 14 games this season, playing an average of 87.6 minutes per game.
- 6.Marco Reus leads LA Galaxy with 5 goals and 6 assists in 22 games.
- 7.Albert Rusnák has 6 assists in 20 games for Seattle, with 3 assists in the last 5 matches.
Prediction
We anticipate LA Galaxy to take an early lead, reflected in the predicted halftime score of 1-0, and maintain control to finish 2-0. The match is expected to be competitive but with a clear edge to the home team, who should manage the game well and keep the Sounders at bay. Expect around four cards as the intensity rises in this mid-table clash.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Los Angeles Galaxy
Away — Seattle Sounders
The verdict
In summary, LA Galaxy's home advantage and key players' form should see them through to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders. While Seattle have had the upper hand historically, current season dynamics favour the Galaxy in this encounter.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Reus
Penalty
Rothrock
Kossa-Rienzi
Furuhashi
Thommy
Taylor
Joveljić
Roldan
Hawkins
Reus
Arriola
Assist: Morris
Roberto
Kingston
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | +30 | 46 |
| 9 |  San Diego | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 30 |
| 10 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | -9 | 30 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | -2 | 29 |
| 13 |  Austin | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | -12 | 29 |
| 14 |  Seattle Sounders | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | -5 | 28 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | -33 | 18 |
Match Statistics
Los Angeles Galaxy
4-3-3Starting XI
- 2CalegariD
- 5J. GlesnesD
- 6Sergi RobertoM
- 7K. FuruhashiF
- 11H. LozanoF
- 12J. MarcinkowskiG
- 14J. NelsonD
- 15J. HaakD
- 18M. ReusM
- 21R. TaylorF
- 27E. ThommyM
Substitutes
- 1N. MićovićG
- 3J. AudeD
- 4M. YoshidaD
- 8L. SanabriaM
- 17P. RuizM
- 25C. GarcésD
- 26Harbor MillerD
- 76T. ElgersmaM
Seattle Sounders
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5N. ToloD
- 7C. RoldanM
- 9D. JoveljićF
- 11A. RusnákM
- 13J. MorrisM
- 14P. RothrockM
- 16A. RoldanD
- 26A. ThomasG
- 37S. BrunellM
- 39S. HawkinsD
- 85K. Kossa-RienziD
Substitutes
- 4R. SailorD
- 8C. ClarkM
- 17P. ArriolaF
- 19D. MusovskiF
- 20Kim Kee-HeeD
- 24S. FreiG
- 31H. DotsonM
- 45P. KingstonM
- 90S. GomezM
Los Angeles Galaxy
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Marcinkowski | G | 90 | 7.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Reus | M | 79 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3/3 |
| Calegari | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| J. Haak | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| J. Nelson | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Sergi Roberto | M | 89 | 7.0 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| H. Lozano | F | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| J. Glesnes | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| P. Ruiz | M | 23 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| L. Sanabria | M | 11 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Harbor Miller | D | 23 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| M. Yoshida | D | 1 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Furuhashi | F | 67 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| R. Taylor | F | 67 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| E. Thommy | M | 67 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| N. Mićović | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Aude | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Garcés | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Elgersma | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seattle Sounders
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Arriola | F | 11 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| J. Morris | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0/1 |
| A. Rusnák | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0/1 |
| A. Thomas | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Hawkins | D | 79 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| K. Kossa-Rienzi | D | 62 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| A. Roldan | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| P. Rothrock | M | 46 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Tolo | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Brunell | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| C. Roldan | M | 79 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kim Kee-Hee | D | 11 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Dotson | M | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| P. Kingston | M | 28 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| S. Gomez | M | 44 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| D. Joveljić | F | 79 | 6.0 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
| R. Sailor | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Clark | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Musovski | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Frei | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |