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Match details:
LA Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders
Dignity Health Sports Park
August 20th, 07:30 IST
Preview:
LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders are in similar forms and are set to clash today. Both sides have almost identical records this season, but teh4 home side should get the win.
LA Galaxy are 12th in the league table with 33 points from their 24 matches. They have three losses in their last five matches, along with 2 wins.
Seattle Sounders also have three losses and two wins in their last five league matches. They will be looking to jump above LA Galaxy with a win today as it would take them to 10th from 19th.
LA Galaxy lost 3-2 to Seattle Sounders earlier this season.
Suspension and injuries:
LA Galaxy: Jorge Villafaña is ruled out.
Seattle Sounders: João Paulo and Obed Vargas are out.
Starting line-up:
LA Galaxy: Bond, Araujo, DePuy, Williams, Edwards, Raveloson, Delgado, Cabral, Vázquez, Grandsir, Hernandez
Seattle Sounders: Cleveland, Ragen, Gómez, Tolo, Roldan, Lodeiro, Leyva, Medranda, Teves, Montero, Chu
Top picks:
Javier Hernandez: The forward would be the top pick today as he will be leading LA Galaxys attack. He has scored 10 goals and would be aiming for more.
Samuel Grandsir: The other one to back from LA Galaxy would be their left winger, Samuel Grandsir. He has done well with 3 goals and as many assists this season.
Nicolás Lodeiro: The best pick from Seattle would be Nicolás Lodeiro. He has scored 5 goals this season and has as many assists - making him their most important player on the pitch.
Captaincy options:
- Javier Hernandez
- Samuel Grandsir
- Nicolás Lodeiro
Fantasy XI:
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