Major League Soccer: LA Galaxy vs Austin FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 33 match between LA Galaxy and Austin FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

The penultimate round of the Major League Soccer season presents an interesting battle between LA Galaxy and Austin FC. The match takes place this coming Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park.

LA Galaxy approach the next Major League Soccer round as number 10 in the table, having claimed 41 points this season so far. With 32 games behind them, Austin FC amassed 34 points, placing them as number 14 before their next fixture.

Form: LA Galaxy vs Austin FC

LA Galaxy Form

Aming to remain unbeaten, LA Galaxy managed to beat Portland Timbers 2-0, before drawing 2-2 with San Diego FC. Most recently, they had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Los Angeles FC. LA Galaxy managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored 11 goals and conceded six times.

Austin FC Form

In their previous three outings, Austin FC lost 1-2 against Vancouver Whitecaps, beat Sporting Kansas City 1-2 and lost 1-2 against Real Salt Lake. Austin FC won four times in their last six away games in the Major League Soccer, in which they drew once and lost once. They conceded seven goals while scoring nine themselves.

Betting stats and facts for LA Galaxy and Austin FC

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that LA Galaxy and Austin FC played across all tournaments.

Players in form: LA Galaxy vs Austin FC

Brandon Vazquez shows decent form right now for Austin FC, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing LA Galaxy, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Joao Klauss also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

Popular betting markets: LA Galaxy vs Austin FC

Full-time result

LA Galaxy won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Dignity Health Sports Park. They drew four and lost two as well, while Austin FC won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four. LA Galaxy didn’t lose any of their previous 7 matches at Dignity Health Sports Park. Austin FC conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches.

Both teams to score

LA Galaxy scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Curiously, Austin FC only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive Austin FC games. LA Galaxy probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Saturday, as Austin FC managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 matches. LA Galaxy have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Austin FC.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of LA Galaxy’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Austin FC, who scored 1.3 times on average in these matches. Austin FC conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.