Austin FC take on Los Angeles FC in Sunday’s forthcoming MLS fixture.
Our predictions, user poll and statistics for Austin FC v Los Angeles FC can be found here (plus the best game odds).
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Austin FC
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Austin FC will be hoping for a better result after the 2-0 MLS losing effort in their last game against Seattle Sounders FC.
In that game, Austin FC managed 44% possession and 11 shots on goal with 1 of them on target. For their opponents, Seattle Sounders got 12 shots at goal with 6 of them on target. Jesús Ferreira (45') and Danny Musovski (54') scored for Seattle Sounders FC.
Under three goals per match were seen in 5 of the past 6 meetings where Austin FC have taken part. In terms of the goal attribution from that period, opposition teams scored an aggregate of 7 and Austin FC got themselves 6. We will just have to find out whether or not that trend can be continued on in this game.
Los Angeles FC
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After tasting defeat last time out to Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS action, Los Angeles FC will be hoping to turn things around here.
In that match, Los Angeles FC managed 63% possession and 13 attempts on goal with 3 on target. Vancouver Whitecaps had 5 shots on goal with 1 on target. Emmanuel Sabbi (20') scored for Vancouver Whitecaps.
Looking at their form, and Los Angeles FC have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 matches, with opponents netting 8 goals overall. Defensively, Los Angeles FC certainly have room for improvement.
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Head to head
An examination of their past head to head meetings dating back to 30/10/2022 shows us that Austin FC have won 1 of these games and Los Angeles FC 3, with the tally of drawn results standing at 2.
17 goals were scored between the two sides during those clashes, with 5 from Austin and 12 netted by LAFC. The average number of goals per game works out to 2.83.
The last league contest between the two was MLS match day 5 on 15/03/2025 and the score finished Los Angeles FC 0-1 Austin FC.
On that day, Los Angeles FC had 71% possession and 15 attempts on goal with 3 of them on target.
On the other side, Austin FC got 10 shots on goal with 3 on target. Biro (12') scored.
The match was refereed by Rubiel Vazquez.
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Team News: Austin FC
It looks as if Austin FC could opt for a 4-4-2 formation for this one featuring Brad Stuver, Mikkel Desler, Oleksandr Svatok, Brendan Hines-Ike, Guilherme Biro, Jáder Obrian, Daniel Pereira, Besard Sabovic, Jon Gallagher, Brandon Vázquez and Owen Wolff.
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Team News: Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC manager Steve Cherundolo has a number of players out of action. Lorenzo Dellavalle (Cruciate ligament tear) and Odin Holm (Leg injury) are names that won’t be on the team sheet.
We are inclined to think that Los Angeles FC could decide to play in a 4-1-2-3 system, choosing Thomas Hasal, Sergi Palencia, Aaron Long, Eddie Segura, Marlon Santos, Igor Jesus, Marco Delgado, Ryan Hollingshead, Javairô Dilrosun, Denis Bouanga and David Martínez.
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Prediction
Looking at these two teams, we feel that Los Angeles FC and Austin FC could find scoring goals difficult here.
We’ll have to see, but a draw might be on the cards. We therefore think that it’s going to be a very close game with a 0-0 score at full-time.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?
Regarding the current betting odds in the 90 minute result market, backing Austin FC is available for 3, a bet on a drawn result is 3.4 and betting on the winner to be Los Angeles FC comes in at 2.35. They are the best prices that can be secured right now.
Renata Leite,
17:01 05/07/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Austin FC
Formed: 2018
Stadium: Q2 Stadium (20,738)
Captain: Ilie Sánchez
Chairman: Anthony Precourt
Manager: Nico Estévez
Competitions: MLS (Parent), MLS (Western Conference), US Open Cup (Quarter-finals)