Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Austin FC and St. Louis City who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Austin FC and St. Louis City are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Sunday at Q2 Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this Major League Soccer battle.
The Austin FC enter the game ranked 13 in the Western Conference, while the St. Louis City are 14 in the Western Conference.
Form: Austin FC vs St. Louis City
Austin FC Form
Their last three matches saw Austin FC drawing 3-3 with Toronto FC, losing 5-1 against San Jose Earthquakes before beating Houston Dynamo FC by 2-0. Austin FC managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored seven and conceded eight goals.
St. Louis City Form
St. Louis City recorded a single draw in their previous three games, and they claimed it in a 1-1 match against FC Dallas. Then Seattle Sounders FC proved too strong in a 4-1 defeat, just like San Jose Earthquakes who won 2-3. St. Louis City only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by 11 goals to six.
Betting stats and facts for Austin FC and St. Louis City
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Austin FC and St. Louis City. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 11 of the last 13 Austin FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Austin FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Austin FC have lost 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In the last 3 Austin FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Austin FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 St. Louis City matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 St. Louis City away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 St. Louis City away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 St. Louis City matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 St. Louis City away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Austin FC vs St. Louis City
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Myrto Uzuni, who is performing well for Austin FC. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Major League Soccer outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against St. Louis City.The visitors will be looking to Marcel Hartel to find the net once again, after managing two Major League Soccer goals for St. Louis City in recent matches.
Popular markets: Austin FC vs St. Louis City
Full-time result
Austin FC claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing three. St. Louis City won three of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost five of the games in this run. Astonishingly, St. Louis City conceded a goal in their last 13 matches. St. Louis City have not lost to Austin FC in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Austin FC scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. St. Louis City got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive St. Louis City games. Austin FC will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet this coming Sunday, as St. Louis City have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Both Team have scored in 3 last consecutive meetings between Austin FC and St. Louis City when playing at Q2 Stadium.
Total goals
Austin FC saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for St. Louis City, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.
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