Match Analysis
Pre-Match Analysis
Tonight's match at CenturyLink Field pits the Seattle Sounders against the Los Angeles Galaxy in a crucial Major League Soccer clash. Historically, these encounters have been closely contested. Seattle's recent form shows dominance at home, with key players like C. Marshall, H. Shipp and R. RuidÃaz being influential in their attacking plays and C. Roldan patrolling the midfield. Los Angeles Galaxy will rely on O. Kamara to lead their attack and defenders like D. Romney. Prediction models favor Seattle, with a 45% chance of a home win and a 45% chance of a draw. The prediction suggests Seattle's defense has the edge, hinting at a low-scoring affair with the advice leaning towards a "Double chance : Seattle Sounders or draw". The comparison matrix also reflects this analysis, indicating a home win or draw as the most probable outcome.
First Half Analysis
The first half at CenturyLink Field was utterly dominated by Seattle Sounders, who raced to a commanding 2-0 lead against Los Angeles Galaxy. Seattle's aggressive 4-2-3-1 formation proved too much for the Galaxy to handle, as goals from C. Marshall in the 3rd minute, assisted by N. Lodeiro, and H. Shipp in the 18th minute, assisted by G. Svensson, set the tone. While possession was relatively even (51% to 49% in favor of Seattle), the Sounders were far more clinical, converting their chances with greater efficiency. Los Angeles Galaxy, deploying a 3-4-1-2, struggled to contain Seattle's attacking waves and failed to capitalize on their own opportunities, resulting in a frustrating first 45 minutes for their fans.
Post-Match Analysis
Seattle Sounders delivered a resounding 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy, exceeding pre-match predictions that favored a narrower win or a draw for the home side. The Sounders established early dominance with goals in the 3rd and 18th minutes from C. Marshall and H. Shipp respectively, setting the tone for the match. An own goal early in the second half further compounded Galaxy's woes, before C. Roldan and R. Ruidiaz added to the scoreline to complete the rout. Shipp's strong performance with a goal and an assist, along with Marshall's early goal and defensive solidity, were key to Seattle's success; Tactically, the Sounders' 4-2-3-1 formation effectively neutralized Galaxy's 3-4-1-2, exposing vulnerabilities in their defensive setup and capitalizing on transition moments, with the early goals proving decisive in dictating the tempo of the match and demoralizing the opposition.


Seattle Sounders
Los Angeles Galaxy

Seattle Sounders

Starting XI
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Los Angeles Galaxy

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Team Comparison

Seattle Sounders
Last 5 Matches
Season Statistics

Los Angeles Galaxy
Last 5 Matches
Season Statistics
Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Details |
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2019-08-18 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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2 - 2 |
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2018-09-23 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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3 - 0 |
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2017-04-23 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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0 - 3 |
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2017-07-30 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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0 - 0 |
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2016-09-25 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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2 - 4 |
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Major League Soccer | View Match |
2016-07-21 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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4 - 2 |
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US Open Cup | View Match |
2015-04-12 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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1 - 0 |
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2015-08-09 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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3 - 1 |
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2014-11-23 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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1 - 0 |
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2014-10-20 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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2 - 2 |
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2013-05-27 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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4 - 0 |
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Major League Soccer | View Match |
2013-09-22 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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1 - 1 |
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2012-11-12 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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3 - 0 |
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2012-10-29 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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1 - 0 |
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2020-08-27 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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None - None |
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2020-09-28 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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1 - 3 |
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2020-11-05 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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1 - 1 |
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2021-06-20 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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1 - 2 |
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2022-08-20 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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3 - 3 |
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2023-04-01 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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1 - 2 |
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Major League Soccer | View Match |
2023-05-11 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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3 - 1 |
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US Open Cup | View Match |
2024-03-31 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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1 - 0 |
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2024-12-01 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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1 - 0 |
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2025-08-11 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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0 - 4 |
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2025-08-28 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
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0 - 2 |
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Leagues Cup | View Match |
2019-09-01 |
Seattle Sounders
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4 - 3 |
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Major League Soccer | View Match |
2018-08-18 |
Seattle Sounders
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5 - 0 |
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2017-09-11 |
Seattle Sounders
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1 - 1 |
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2016-07-09 |
Seattle Sounders
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0 - 1 |
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2016-07-31 |
Seattle Sounders
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1 - 1 |
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2015-10-29 |
Seattle Sounders
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3 - 2 |
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Major League Soccer | View Match |
2015-10-05 |
Seattle Sounders
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1 - 1 |
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Major League Soccer | View Match |
2014-12-01 |
Seattle Sounders
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2 - 1 |
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2014-07-29 |
Seattle Sounders
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0 - 3 |
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2014-10-25 |
Seattle Sounders
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2 - 0 |
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2013-10-28 |
Seattle Sounders
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1 - 1 |
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2012-11-19 |
Seattle Sounders
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2 - 1 |
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2012-05-03 |
Seattle Sounders
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2 - 0 |
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2012-08-06 |
Seattle Sounders
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4 - 0 |
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2021-05-03 |
Seattle Sounders
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3 - 0 |
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2021-11-02 |
Seattle Sounders
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1 - 1 |
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2022-03-12 |
Seattle Sounders
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3 - 2 |
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2023-10-05 |
Seattle Sounders
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2 - 1 |
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2024-05-05 |
Seattle Sounders
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0 - 0 |
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Major League Soccer | View Match |
2024-08-09 |
Seattle Sounders
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3 - 1 |
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Leagues Cup | View Match |
2025-09-14 |
Seattle Sounders
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None - None |
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Major League Soccer | View Match |
Team Injuries
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