Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy: Preview, predictions, team news

  • Seattle Sounders square off against LA Galaxy in the Leagues Cup Round of 32
  • The two teams last met in May in a 0-0 result at Lumen Field
  • The Sounders will be without star winger Pedro de la Vega after he suffered an injury in the defeat to Necaxa
Seattle Sounders take on LA Galaxy
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Seattle Sounders play host to LA Galaxy this week in Leagues Cup Round of 32 action.

The Sounders booked their place in the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Minnesota United despite losing 3-1 to Necaxa in the following match. Brian Schmetzer's team finished in second place in West Group 6 behind Necaxa with the Loons finishing in last place.

LA climbed to the top of West Group 2 after a pair of victories against the likes of San Jose Earthquakes and Liga MX outfit Chivas. The Galaxy picked up three points with a 2-1 triumph over their in-state rivals in San Jose before coming out on top in penalty kicks against Chivas to add two more points.

Here is 90min's preview of the Sounders vs the Galaxy.


What time does Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy kick-off?

  • Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
  • Stadium: Lumen Field
  • Date: Thursday 8 August
  • Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. ET

Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy H2H record (Last Five Games)

  • Seattle Sounders: 2 wins
  • LA Galaxy: 2 wins
  • Draws: 1

Current form (all competitions)

Seattle Sounders

LA Galaxy

Seattle Sounders 1-3 Necaxa - 04/08/2024

Chivas 2-2 LA Galaxy (4-5 on penalties) - 04/08/2024

Seattle Sounders 2-0 Minnesota United - 26/07/2024

San Jose Earthquakes 1-2 LA Galaxy - 31/07/2024

Seattle Sounders 0-3 LAFC - 20/07/2024

LA Galaxy 3-1 Portland Timbers - 20/07/2024

Seattle Sounders 2-0 St Louis CITY - 17/07/2024

LA Galaxy 3-2 Colorado Rapids - 17/07/2024

Austin FC 0-1 Seattle Sounders - 13/07/2024

FC Dallas 2-0 LA Galaxy - 13/07/2024


How to watch Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy on TV and live stream

Country

TV channel/live stream

United Kingdom

Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

United States

Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Canda

Apple TV +

You can watch all of the Leagues Cup 2024 action on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.


Seattle Sounders team news

Pedro De la Vega came off injured vs Necaxa
Pedro De la Vega came off injured vs Necaxa / Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

Pedro de la Vega -- who joined Seattle this offseason -- looks to be sidelined once again after coming off in the first half against Necaxa with an injury, a huge blow for the Sounders attack.


Seattle Sounders predicted lineup vs LA Galaxy

Seattle Sounders predicted lineup vs LA Galaxy ( 4-2-3-1 ): Frei; Alex Roldan, Gomez, Ragen, Tolo; Paulo, Vargas; Cristian Roldan, Albert Rusnak, Chu; Morris.


LA Galaxy team news

Dejan Joveljic
Dejan Joveljic is still recovering from injury / Bob Drebin/ISI Photos/GettyImages

Striker Dejan Joveljic remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, while full-back Julian Aude is recovering from a groin problem. Both players are expected to return to action within the next couple of weeks.


LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs Seattle Sounders

LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs Seattle Sounders ( 4-3-3 ): McCarthy; Yamane, Yoshida, Neal, Nelson; Brugman, Puig, Delgado; Pec, Paintsil, Fagundez.


Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy score prediction

Both teams have a fair amount of quality in their squads, but the Galaxy have the difference makers up front with the likes of Riqui Puig, Joseph Paintsil and Gabriel Pec. The Sounders might have a stronger backline, but the Gs will have enough in them to get the job done and advance to the Round of 16.

Prediction: Seattle Sounders 1-2 LA Galaxy


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