Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC
Sounders secure solid win over LAFC
Seattle Sounders set the tone early and hold on despite a late LAFC reply.
Seattle Sounders took control from the first minute with A. Rusnák's early strike and doubled their lead through S. Gomez before the break. Although E. Segura pulled one back for Los Angeles FC in the 81st minute, it wasn't enough to prevent a 2-1 defeat. Fipster's prediction of a home win was spot on, even if the exact scoreline proved a bit more generous to LAFC.
Outcome probability
Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC face off in this regular season clash, with Seattle tipped to take the spoils. Both teams have shown moments of quality, but the Sounders look poised to edge this one with a solid defensive display and effective attacking play.
Match factors
Seattle's attacking duo in form
Joveljić and Rothrock provide a balanced threat with Joveljić's strong recent scoring and Rothrock's consistent minutes
Bouanga leads scoring for LAFC
Bouanga's 17 goals this season and strong recent form give LAFC a potent offensive edge
Rusnák's creative influence
Rusnák's 10 assists and recent key passes highlight his role as primary playmaker for Seattle
LAFC doubtful players may limit options
Doubtful status of Diaz, Tillman, and Carter could affect LAFC's defensive and midfield depth if unavailable
Seattle's midfield stability vs LAFC's attacking flair
Roldan and Rusnák provide midfield control for Seattle against LAFC's dynamic attackers Bouanga and Son
The context
Los Angeles FC currently sit 6th in the league with 47 points, while Seattle Sounders are 9th with 43 points. Historically, LAFC have the upper hand in head-to-head meetings, winning 11 of 20 matches compared to Seattle's 5 victories. However, this season's goal difference favours LAFC (+18) over Seattle (-3), indicating a stronger overall performance so far.
Key insights
Dejan Joveljić
Seattle Sounders
Joveljić's high goal conversion rate and strong away scoring form make him a key threat for Seattle.
Major League Soccer 26/275 goals in 9 appearances, 0.56 goals/game
Albert Rusnák
Seattle Sounders
Rusnák's 10 assists and consistent playmaking provide Seattle with creative stability.
Major League Soccer 26/2710 assists in 30 appearances, 0.33 assists/game
Dénis Bouanga
Los Angeles FC
Bouanga's 17 goals and recent scoring streak give LAFC a potent offensive edge.
Major League Soccer 26/2717 goals in 28 appearances, 0.61 goals/game
Analysis
Seattle Sounders' attacking duo, particularly Dejan Joveljić, has been in fine form, with Joveljić netting 5 goals in 9 appearances and showing a strong scoring rate away from home. Midfielder Albert Rusnák's creative influence, with 10 assists this season, provides the Sounders with a reliable playmaker. On the other side, LAFC's Dénis Bouanga leads their scoring charts with 17 goals and excellent recent form, but some doubts over key players may limit their options. Seattle's midfield stability, anchored by Cristian Roldan and Rusnák, could prove crucial against LAFC's attacking flair.
Key facts
- 1.Los Angeles FC lead head-to-head with 11 wins to Seattle's 5 in 20 matches.
- 2.Seattle Sounders rank 9th with 43 points; Los Angeles FC are 6th with 47 points.
- 3.Los Angeles FC have a superior goal difference (+18) compared to Seattle (-3) this season.
- 4.Dejan Joveljić has scored 5 goals in 9 appearances, showing strong away form.
- 5.Albert Rusnák leads Seattle with 10 assists, highlighting his playmaking role.
- 6.Dénis Bouanga is LAFC's top scorer with 17 goals and strong recent form.
- 7.Seattle is predicted to keep a clean sheet in this match.
Prediction
The forecast is for Seattle Sounders to take an early lead, going 1-0 up by halftime, and then extend their advantage to 2-0 by fulltime. The match is expected to feature a total of four cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled encounter. Seattle's home advantage and tactical setup should see them secure a clean sheet and a well-deserved victory.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Seattle Sounders
Away — Los Angeles FC
The verdict
In summary, Seattle Sounders look set to capitalise on their attacking form and midfield control to overcome Los Angeles FC. While LAFC have their threats, the Sounders' balance and home performance should be enough to claim a 2-0 win and boost their league standing.
Prediction generated 2 Nov 2026, 03:42 UTC · Fipster Model v1.166
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
Rusnák
Assist: Roldan
Morris
Gomez
Assist: Rusnák
Gomez
Rusnák
Sieb
Palencia
Yellow Card
Ragen
Yellow Card
Shaffelburg
Segura
Assist: Porteous
Joveljić
Roldan
Kingston
Yellow Card
Choinière
Kossa-Rienzi
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | +40 | 64 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | +1 | 51 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | +13 | 47 |
| 7 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | -6 | 44 |
| 9 |  Colorado Rapids | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | -1 | 43 |
| 10 |  Seattle Sounders | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | -3 | 43 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 42 |
Match Statistics
Seattle Sounders
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5N. ToloD
- 7C. RoldanM
- 9D. JoveljićF
- 11A. RusnákM
- 13J. MorrisM
- 20Kim Kee-HeeD
- 25J. RagenD
- 26A. ThomasG
- 31H. DotsonM
- 85K. Kossa-RienziD
- 90S. GomezM
Substitutes
- 4R. SailorD
- 8C. ClarkM
- 14P. RothrockF
- 17P. ArriolaF
- 24S. FreiG
- 27J. FerreiraF
- 37S. BrunellM
- 39S. HawkinsD
- 45P. KingstonM
Los Angeles FC
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4E. SeguraD
- 5R. PorteousD
- 7Son Heung-MinF
- 8M. DelgadoM
- 9A. SiebM
- 14Sergi PalenciaD
- 23Y. CheberkoD
- 31Cabral CarterG
- 66M. ChoinièreM
- 81L. WaltaM
- 99D. BouangaM
Substitutes
- 6Igor JesusM
- 12T. HasalG
- 17J. EbobisseF
- 18J. ShaffelburgF
- 19T. BoydF
- 20S. VasquezM
- 24R. HollingsheadD
- 45Kenny NielsenD
- 91N. TafariD
Seattle Sounders
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Rusnák | M | 66 | 8.3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| S. Gomez | M | 66 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/3 |
| C. Roldan | M | 87 | 7.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Thomas | G | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kim Kee-Hee | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Tolo | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Ragen | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Kossa-Rienzi | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Rothrock | F | 3 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Ferreira | F | 66 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Brunell | M | 24 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Dotson | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/3 |
| J. Morris | M | 24 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| D. Joveljić | F | 87 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| P. Kingston | M | 3 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Arriola | F | 24 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Clark | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Frei | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Hawkins | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Sailor | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Los Angeles FC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Segura | D | 90 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| L. Walta | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 0/1 |
| M. Delgado | M | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| R. Porteous | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| A. Sieb | M | 72 | 6.8 | — | — | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2/5 |
| D. Bouanga | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4/6 |
| Y. Cheberko | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| M. Choinière | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| T. Boyd | F | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Shaffelburg | F | 7 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Son Heung-Min | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0/3 |
| Cabral Carter | G | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sergi Palencia | D | 90 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| R. Hollingshead | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Ebobisse | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Hasal | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Tafari | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Igor Jesus | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Vasquez | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kenny Nielsen | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Seattle Sounders to win against Los Angeles FC.
- What score did Fipster predict for Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Seattle Sounders 2–0 Los Angeles FC.
- What were the win probabilities for Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles FC?
- Fipster's model gave Seattle Sounders a 81% chance of winning, Los Angeles FC a 9% chance, and a 10% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 81% confidence — a high-confidence call.