The opening round of Major League Soccer brings an exciting clash. Los Angeles FC will host Austin FC at the iconic BMO Stadium on Wednesday, September 19th. The match starts at 02:30 GMT. Los Angeles FC, currently in 5th place, boasts a strong offensive record with 50 goals. Austin FC, in 19th place, aims to climb the standings. Both teams are eager for a win to start their campaigns on a positive note. Los Angeles FC looks to maintain its top-tier status. Austin FC hopes to secure crucial points on the road.
Los Angeles FC – Form
Los Angeles FC’s recent form has shown varied results. Their last three games include a win, a draw, and a loss. They faced a 4-2 defeat against LA Galaxy on September 15, 2024. Despite leading early, they couldn’t secure a win. Before this, they had a goalless draw with Houston Dynamo FC on September 8. On September 1, they lost 2-0 to the same team at home. This ended their 30-match scoring streak. These outcomes were in line with bookmakers’ expectations.
Austin FC – Form
Austin FC’s recent performances have been mixed. They lost 2:1 to Toronto FC on September 14th. This result was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they won 2:0 against Nashville SC, surprising many. Their performance then dipped, resulting in a 2:0 loss to Los Angeles FC in the Leagues Cup. Despite these fluctuations, Austin FC has shown resilience. They aim to leverage this in the upcoming match.
Los Angeles FC – Austin FC – Head to Head
The teams last met on August 8, 2024, with Los Angeles FC winning 2:0 in the Leagues Cup. In their last 10 encounters, Los Angeles FC has won 7 times. Austin FC has won twice, and one match ended in a draw. The last five matches saw both teams scoring in two games. Los Angeles FC has won the last three home matches against Austin FC without conceding. They have scored in their last 10 matches against Austin FC, showing their offensive consistency.
Los Angeles FC – Austin FC – Standings
As the match at BMO Stadium approaches, Los Angeles FC is 5th with 48 points from 27 matches. They have scored 50 goals. Austin FC is in 19th place with 34 points from 28 games. Their goal difference is -9. The 14-point gap highlights the difference in their campaigns.
Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC – Top scorers
Denis Bouanga leads Los Angeles FC’s attack with 17 goals. Mateusz Bogusz has added 14 goals from midfield. Cristian Olivera and Timothy Tillman have contributed 5 and 4 goals, respectively. Kei Ansu Kamara has 3 goals. For Austin FC, Sebastian Driussi and Jader Obrian have each scored 5 times. Diego Rubio has 4 goals. Jon Gallagher and Gyasi Zardes have each added 3 goals. Their efforts will be key in the upcoming match.
Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC – Full-Time Betting
Bookmakers favor Los Angeles FC with odds of 1.40 for a home win. A draw is at 4.50, while an Austin FC win is at 8.50. Los Angeles FC’s strong record and fewer injuries make them favorites. The “halftime-fulltime” option for Los Angeles FC leads at 1.833. “Draw-no-bet” for Los Angeles FC is at 1.125. The “double-chance” market offers 1.083 for a Los Angeles FC win or draw.
Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC – Over/Under Betting
The “Over 2.5” goals option is at odds of 1.57. This is due to Los Angeles FC’s goal-scoring ability. However, their recent form has shown mixed results. Austin FC has been less consistent but managed an ‘over’ result recently. The last 10 encounters between these teams suggest fewer goals, making “Under 3.5” goals at 1.57 an interesting bet.
Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC – BTTS Betting
The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.80. This reflects the expectation that both teams will score. In their last 10 meetings, both teams scored in 3 matches. Los Angeles FC’s recent home form and Austin FC’s away form support this. However, Los Angeles FC’s strong defense at home suggests “BTTS: No” at 1.95 might be more likely.
Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC – Prediction
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