Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Luckster
Two camps who will return to MLS duties in the early hours of Monday, LA Galaxy will welcome Seattle to California.
LA Galaxy
Starting with the hosts, signing off their August Leagues Cup fixtures with a dominant 4-0 victory at home against Santos Laguna, LA Galaxy will be desperately seeking a repeat performance here. However, last seen in MLS action playing out a thrilling 3-3 stalemate against bitter local rivals Los Angeles, Greg Vanney’s side have come under a huge amount of scrutiny this season. Remarkably winning just a trio of wins from any of their 24 MLS appearances so far this season, the former Toronto boss finds his squad sat rock-bottom of the Western Conference table. Likewise shipping 48 MLS goals since opening up the 2025 campaign, Galaxy hold the second-worst defensive tally in either the Western or Eastern Conferences.
LA Galaxy Team News
Yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season and still sidelined with another long-term knee injury, Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig remains on the sidelines. However, aside from the former Barcelona youngster, Vanney’s camp have reported a clean bill of health.
Registering 12 direct goal contributions in his 19 MLS appearances this year and one of the only positives notes in California, ex-Borussia Dortmund superstar Marco Rose will play a leading role in the early hours of Monday.
Seattle Sounders
As for the visitors, while Seattle might have endured a major Club World Cup nightmare over the summer, Brian Schmetzer’s side have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. With the mood around Lumen Field at a red-hot high, the Sounders won all of their first three Leagues Cup appearances by an aggregate score of 11-2 and they are riding a major wave of momentum. Making a real statement on August 8th as they stormed their way to a 7-0 romp away at Mexican outfit Cruz Azul, Monday’s guests are unbeaten in all of their previous nine matchups across all competitions. Finding a real clinical edge in the final third, Schmetzer’s camp should be excited by a trip to California here.
Seattle Sounders Team News
While Georgi Minoungou might have served a Leagues Cup suspension against Tijuana earlier in the week, the 23-year-old will return to Seattle’s travelling squad here. However, all still dealing with respective injury issues, the Sounders will be without the likes of Joao Paulo, Stefan Frei, Paul Arriola and one-time Swansea misfit Jordan Morris.
Heading into the MLS’ fortnight break with a strike against Atlanta on July 27th and and now registering five goals in as many appearances across all competitions, Pedro de La Vega will play a leading role in the final third.
LA Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders Key Factors to Consider
- LA Galaxy have remarkably registered just a trio of wins from any of their 24 MLS appearances so far this season.
- Already shipping 48 MLS goals since opening up the 2025 campaign, Galaxy hold the second-worst defensive tally in either the Western or Eastern Conferences.
- Along with winning their first three Leagues Cup appearances by an aggregate score of 11-2, Seattle are unbeaten in their previous nine matchups across all competitions.
- The Sounders have registered 25 goals on that nine-match unbeaten run.
- Five of the Galaxy’s last six matchups in California have finished with over 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Winning their first three Leagues Cup showdowns by an aggregate score of 11-2, Seattle are enjoying what has become a sensational purple patch. Only continuing to shine since their Club World Cup nightmare back in June, the Sounders should be excited by a trip to California on Monday. Unbeaten in all of their last nine matchups across all formats, Schmetzer’s men have also gained a real reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. Bagging 25 goals on that extended flurry, chances could come thick and fast here.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Luckster
