Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy: match statistics
Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Seattle Sounders played LA Galaxy in MLS (United States). The match was played on 17 May 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Seattle Sounders: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. LA Galaxy: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Seattle Sounders scores 1.55 and concedes 0.73 goals per match. LA Galaxy scores 1.46 and concedes 1.62. League average: 3.24 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Seattle Sounders 55%, LA Galaxy 92%. Over 2.5: Seattle Sounders 36%, LA Galaxy 77%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Seattle Sounders has higher xG: 1.68 vs 1.59. Seattle Sounders: 14.3 shots per match, LA Galaxy: 13.6.
Match halves
Seattle Sounders: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.82. LA Galaxy: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.77.
Goals by minute
Seattle Sounders: 76-90+ (4 goals). LA Galaxy: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.24 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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 statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Seattle Sounders is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Seattle Sounders · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.55 goals / match - Seattle Sounders · 1.46 goals / match - LA Galaxy
Seattle Sounders is 122% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.73 goals / match - Seattle Sounders · 1.62 goals / match - LA Galaxy
Seattle Sounders scores in 91% of matches (10 of 11 matches), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 13 matches).
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of matches (13 of 13 matches), while Seattle Sounders keeps a clean sheet in 45% (5 of 11 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Seattle Sounders
Over / Under - LA Galaxy
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Seattle Sounders · 1.15 pts / match - LA Galaxy
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Seattle Sounders - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 64%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Seattle Sounders
LA Galaxy
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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.