Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Seattle Sounders FC host LAFC at Lumen Field on Saturday, and only one club arrives with everything riding on it. Our Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC prediction backs the desperate side.

Seattle have dropped out of Western Conference playoff places on the games-won tiebreaker and need a win plus outside help. Missing the playoffs would mark only the second time in franchise history.

LAFC have already clinched a postseason berth, which papers over plenty. Xavi Tamarit's side were beaten 3-1 at home by Minnesota United last time out and arrive with little urgency.

History sits firmly with the visitors: LAFC have won 8 of their last 10 games against Seattle in all competitions. Seattle need to rewrite that record with their season on the line.

Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC Recent Results

Seattle have failed to win their last 5 games in Major League Soccer, and the heavy loss to Vancouver Whitecaps showed how brittle they have become. Finishing is the sore spot. Dejan Joveljić remains the bright light, testing the goalkeeper at least once in each of his last 10 Major League Soccer outings.

LAFC have won just one of their last eight MLS games, and a clinched postseason berth has not masked the slump. Counter attacks remain their best weapon, with Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga stretching defenses. Son has fired off two or more shots in all 10 of his most recent Major League Soccer appearances.

Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Seattle Sounders FC: Pedro de la Vega (Injured/out), Yeimar Gómez (Injured/out), Nikola Petkovic (Injured/out), Paul Rothrock (Injured/out), Danny Musovski (Injured/doubtful)

LAFC: Timothy Tillman (Injured/out), Cabral Carter (Injured/out), Aaron Long (Injured/doubtful)

Seattle Sounders FC

Peter Kingston returns to the squad after serving a one-game suspension. Seattle hope to have Danny Musovski back in the matchday squad after a head injury, while Sebastian Gomez and Hassani Dotson could both be recalled by Brian Schmetzer. Pedro de la Vega, Yeimar Gómez, Nikola Petkovic and Paul Rothrock remain sidelined.

LAFC

The big news for the Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC lineups is on the visitors' back line. Center back Aaron Long is set to miss out after picking up an injury against Minnesota United, so Nkosi Tafari steps in. Sergio Vasquez and Jacob Shaffelburg could also be recalled, while Timothy Tillman and Cabral Carter are out.

Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC Predicted Lineup

Seattle Sounders FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Andrew Thomas, Nouhou Tolo, Jackson Ragen, Alex Roldán, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Cristian Roldan, Hassani Dotson, Sebastian Gomez, Albert Rusnák, Jordan Morris, Dejan Joveljić (probable)

LAFC

Formation: 4-1-4-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Hugo Lloris, Eddie Segura, Nkosi Tafari, Ryan Porteous, Sergi Palencia, Mathieu Choinière, Armindo Sieb, Sergio Vasquez, Son Heung-Min, Jacob Shaffelburg, Denis Bouanga (probable)

Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 10+ shots on target in 6 of the last 7 meetings between LAFC and Seattle Sounders FC (Major League Soccer).
• LAFC have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 6 games vs Seattle Sounders FC (Major League Soccer).
• Dejan Joveljić has attempted 2+ shots in 10 of his last 10 appearances (Major League Soccer).
• Denis Bouanga has scored or assisted in 5 of his last 7 appearances (Major League Soccer).

Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a Seattle win, with LAFC getting on the scoreboard along the way. The Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC betting odds lean toward the hosts on the moneyline, and that is the right side. Seattle need this game badly, while LAFC arrive in a slump with far less riding on the result. The projection hands the Sounders 1.85 goals, but their finishing woes and LAFC's counterattacking threat make a Seattle clean sheet a big ask.

Best Picks

Seattle Sounders FC to win at home in the Moneyline market. This is a play in the Moneyline market, and it tops this list of Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC best picks. Our numbers make Seattle the favorite at about 48%, and with the home side needing the points, backing the Sounders at a sensible price is the call that fits the read.

Both Teams To Score: Yes. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market. Our projection rates it at about 63.9%, which clears the implied probability in the price. The soccer case backs it up: LAFC take a lot of shots and counter well, while Seattle have been poor at finishing what they create.

Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC Same Game Parlay

These Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC same game parlay picks stack three player props: Denis Bouanga to score, Nouhou Tolo to be carded and Paul Arriola to land a shot on target.

Denis Bouanga in the Anytime Goalscorer market is the anchor. He has found the net in five of his previous seven Major League Soccer outings, and LAFC's counters run through him.

Nouhou Tolo in the To Be Shown A Card market leans on history. The fullback has gone into the book in four of his past five Major League Soccer meetings with the visitors.

Paul Arriola Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market rounds it out. He has tested the goalkeeper in each of his seven most recent Major League Soccer outings versus LAFC.

Three legs keep this Same Game Parlay lean, with every selection built on a repeated pattern rather than a hunch.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC Talking Points

The pressure on Seattle is obvious. After their latest defeat, Brian Schmetzer swapped the usual video review for player-led feedback meetings, a sign of how raw things are in the locker room. On the other side, Xavi Tamarit stepped up from assistant to interim head coach in October after Marc Dos Santos was dismissed, and LAFC's recent results suggest that reset is still a work in progress. Lumen Field should be loud as well, with the club opening extra seating sections for its annual Fan Appreciation game. Jordan Morris is the man to watch for the hosts on the right side: he has put an effort on frame in all six of his latest Major League Soccer clashes with the visitors.

Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC Predictions FAQs

When is the Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC US MLS game?

The game is on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT.

Where is Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC being played?

The game is being played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA.

Where can I watch Seattle Sounders FC vs LAFC?

The game can be watched on Apple TV.

What formation is Seattle Sounders FC expected to use against LAFC?

Seattle Sounders FC is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, based on the probable lineup data for this game.

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