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Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch 2021 MLS season today

Seattle Sounders host LA Galaxy today at Lumen Field in a match for the third round of the 2021 MLS season. Check out how to watch this Major League Soccer game, the preview, predictions and odds.

Cristian Roldán of the Seattle Sounders (left) and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández of LA Galaxy (Getty).
Cristian Roldán of the Seattle Sounders (left) and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández of LA Galaxy (Getty).

Seattle Sounders and LA Galaxy meet today atLumen Field in one of the most exciting matches of the third round of the 2021 MLS season. Both sides are unbeaten after their first two games, and are also the teams that have scored the most goals after the opening rounds.Here you will find everything there is to know about this exciting Major League Soccer clash, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch it in the US.

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The hosts started their campaign with a convincing 4-0 home win over Minnesota United in the first round and then drew 1-1 with LAFC. Now, the Sounders will have another tough challenge against one of the best teams so far.

Greg Vanney‘s side could not have asked for a better start in the 2021 MLS season. The Galaxy began their campaign with a outstandings 3-2 away victory over Inter Miami and then defeated New York Red Bulls 3-2 at home.

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Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy: Match Information

Date: Sunday, May 2, 2021
Time: 9:00 PM (ET)
Location: Lumen Field, Seattle

Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy: Time by State in the US

ET: 9:00 PM
CT: 8:00 PM
MT: 7:00 PM
PT: 6:00 PM

Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy: Storylines

After the 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC, the Sounders will try to return to victory and extend their winning record at home. Meanwhile, the Galaxy will be looking to put an end to their negative run of four Major League games without wins overthe team from Seattle.

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All eyes will be on Chicharito Hernández today. The Mexican striker scored a brace in the opening game against Inter Miami and then netted a hat-trick vs. New York Red Bulls, accumulating five goals in only two games.

How to watch or live steam Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy in the US

The match for the third round of the 2021 MLS seasonbetween Seattle Sounders and LA Galaxy to be played today at Lumen Field will be broadcast in the US byFox Sports 1, Foxsports.com, SiriusXM FC, FOX Deportes.

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Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy: Predictions and Odds

Although the team from Los Angeles has won their first two games, oddsmakers place the hosts and the big favorites to win today. According to DraftKings, the Sounders have odds of -167, while the Galaxy have odds of +440. A tie would result in a +300 payout.

DraftKings
Seattle Sounders -167
Draw +300
LA Galaxy +440
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* Odds via DraftKings

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