Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy: match statistics
Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Seattle Sounders played against LA Galaxy in MLS (United States). The game was played on May 17, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Seattle Sounders has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. LA Galaxy has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Seattle Sounders scores 1.55 goals per game and allows 0.73. LA Galaxy scores 1.46 and allows 1.62. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Seattle Sounders's games and 92% of LA Galaxy's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 77%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Seattle Sounders has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.59 per game. Seattle Sounders takes 14.3 shots per game, while LA Galaxy takes 13.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Seattle Sounders leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. LA Galaxy leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Seattle Sounders's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For LA Galaxy, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Seattle Sounders have a clear home advantage: 80% home wins, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per home match, with a home goal difference of +7. The hosts create more chances (on average 17.2 shots and 6.8 on target per home match) and convert them better (conversion rate 14%), while LA Galaxy away averages 13.43 shots, 5.57 on target and an 11% conversion. xG corroborates Seattle’s superiority: average home xG for Seattle is 1.95 versus 1.54 xG for LA away, and Galaxy concede 2.0 goals on average away compared to 1.0 conceded by Seattle. In the form of the last five matches the hosts earn 2.2 points on average (form WWDDW: 3 wins, 2 draws), while LA averages only 1.4 points (form LWDWL: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses). Considering better efficiency, higher chance creation and the visitors’ weaker defense, I tip a Seattle win and assess probabilities as 65% for the home side, 20% for a draw and 15% for the away side.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS signal is very strong: Seattle has 83% of matches with both teams scoring this season, LA Galaxy 100%, and in the last 5 matches both teams have 100% BTTS. Offensive potential is similar (xG 1.64 for Seattle vs 1.54 for LA) and season average goals are 1.5 vs 1.43, suggesting both sides regularly create scoring opportunities. LA’s defense looks weaker — LA concedes 2.0 goals per match versus 1.17 conceded by Seattle, and clean sheet expected rates are 0% for LA and 17% for Seattle, which increases the likelihood of LA conceding. In the last 5 fixtures Seattle scores 2.2 and concedes 1.2 on average, while LA scores 1.4 and concedes 1.6, confirming that in the short term both teams regularly appear on the scoresheet. On this basis I pick BTTS = 'yes' as the strongest signal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Both teams have a 100% rate of matches over 1.5 goals (Seattle 100%, LA 100%), so 100% of their meetings produced at least 2 goals; this is a very strong signal for Over 1.5. Estimated xG: Seattle offensive xG 1.64 vs xG conceded to LA 1.48 yields an expected goals total for Seattle of ~1.56, while LA offensive xG 1.54 vs xG conceded to Seattle 1.36 gives ~1.45, combined ~3.01 goals. The percentage of matches with both teams scoring is 83% for Seattle and 100% for LA, and in the last 5 matches Seattle averaged 2.2 goals (11 goals) with an offensive xG of 2.18, which further increases the expectation of more goals. Historical over 2.5 rates are 67% for Seattle and 86% for LA (approx. 76% on average), so Over 2.5 also looks strong; Over 3.5 is less certain (0% for the home team vs 43% for the away team) and I estimate its probability at around 28%. The strongest and most reliable signal is Over 1.5 (estimated 98%), therefore I recommend taking the Over at the 1.5 line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely scenario is 1/1 — Seattle leading at the break and the hosts winning — because Seattle led at half-time in 2 of their last 5 matches (40%) and won 3 of 5 (60%), indicating good form. The hosts score an average of 1.2 goals by half-time in the last 5 matches versus 0.2 for LA Galaxy, and seasonally Seattle generates xG = 1.64, while LA Galaxy concede xG against ≈1.48 and concede on average 2.00 goals per match. Seattle keeps a half-time clean sheet in 67% of games, whereas the visitors have only 29% such halves, so the hosts more frequently control the first 45 minutes. Additionally, Seattle’s form over the last 5 matches is 2.2 points per game and a 60% win rate, which increases the likelihood of maintaining a lead after the break. Given these figures the 1/1 selection appears the strongest signal, with X/1 as an alternative if the first half ends level.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Seattle Sounders | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.24 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Seattle Sounders is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Seattle Sounders · 1.4 pts / game - LA Galaxy
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Seattle Sounders is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.55 goals / game - Seattle Sounders · 1.46 goals / game - LA Galaxy
Seattle Sounders is 122% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.73 goals / game - Seattle Sounders · 1.62 goals / game - LA Galaxy
Seattle Sounders scores in 91% of games (10 of 11 meczów), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 13 meczów).
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of games (13 of 13 meczów), while Seattle Sounders keeps a clean sheet in 45% (5 of 11 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Seattle Sounders
Over / Under - LA Galaxy
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Seattle Sounders is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / game - Seattle Sounders · 1.15 pts / game - LA Galaxy
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Seattle Sounders - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Seattle Sounders
LA Galaxy
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Seattle Sounders | Liga | LA Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.27 | 3.24 | ▼ 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 55% | 60% | ▲ 92% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 62% | ▲ 77% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 22% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 73% | 76% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 81% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy?
The MLS match finished Seattle Sounders 0:2 LA Galaxy. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy?
Seattle Sounders score 1.55 goals per game on average and LA Galaxy 1.46. The MLS average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Seattle Sounders's matches and 92% of LA Galaxy's.
What form are Seattle Sounders and LA Galaxy in?
Over the last 5 games Seattle Sounders have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and LA Galaxy 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy?
The statistical background for Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.