Los Angeles FC desperately need points on Sunday, Nov 8 at 1:00 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Seattle Sounders FC come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Los Angeles FC travel out of form (1W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Seattle Sounders FC face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Los Angeles FC have won 8 of 10 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Seattle Sounders FC won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Seattle Sounders FC clear favorites, but Los Angeles FC have shown they can grind out results. Expect Seattle Sounders FC to take the points, potentially without being at their best.