Seattle Sounders vs LAFC: Predictions, tips and betting odds

In-form Seattle Sounders host Western conference leaders Los Angeles FC on Saturday evening in what looks like an attractive MLS encounter.

The Sounders have won four of their last five matches and most recently recorded a 4-0 victory on Wednesday evening against Vancouver Whitecaps.

LAFC meanwhile top the standings with nine wins from 14 games so far and are the division's top scorers with 29 goals in 14 matches.

Seattle Sounders vs LAFC latest odds

The hosts are favourites at 6/5 (2.20) with bet365 to claim three points at Lumen Field while the visitors can be backed at 9/4 (3.25) to record what would be their fifth road win of the season.

The draw is priced at 5/2 (3.50).

Seattle Sounders vs LAFC first goal scorer

The favourite to score first is the Sounders' Peruvian international forward Raul Ruidiaz at 9/2 (5.50) with the 31-year-old having netted five goals in eight appearances so far this season.

Next in the betting comes LAFC's Carlos Vela at 11/2 (6.50) with the former Arsenal and Real Sociedad forward having scored six times this term.

Elsewhere in the market Fredy Montero is also available at 11/2 (6.50) to open the scoring for the hosts, while the visitors' Cristian Arango is priced at 6/1 (7.00).

Seattle Sounders vs LAFC preview

In front of their own fans, the Sounders have been one of the most prolific sides in the division and their last three home matches have brought three wins and nine goals scored.

Brian Schmetzer's side are in good form and will be confident of taking the game to the conference leaders in what should be an open game.

LAFC have scored in five of their six away games this term but kept just two clean sheets, while the Sounders have netted in four of their five home league matches since the opening weekend of the season.

Goals at both ends look highly likely therefore with this fixture having a history of producing high scoring games.

Seattle Sounders vs LAFC tips and predictions

Both teams to score has paid out in eight of the last 11 meetings between these sides and a repeat is offered at 8/13 (1.62).

Combining this selection with over 2.5 goals in the game sees the odds rise to a healthy looking 20/21 (1.98) and this looks like a strong option for a game between two of the best attacking units in the Western conference.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals at 20/21 (1.98) for a 1pt stake with bet365