Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round of 16 match between Los Angeles FC and Austin FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Austin FC go up against Los Angeles FC on Thursday for a Major League Soccer meeting at BMO Stadium.
Team form: Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC
Los Angeles FC Form
In the last three outings, Los Angeles FC beat Toronto FC by 2-0, lost 1-0 against Austin FC, before drawing 2-2 with Colorado Rapids. Los Angeles FC won three of their previous six matches at BMO Stadium in the Major League Soccer. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring 11 goals to seven against.
Austin FC Form
In their previous three outings, Austin FC lost 1-3 against St. Louis City, beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 and lost 2-1 against San Jose Earthquakes. Austin FC claimed two wins against zero draws and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches reads 13 goals conceded and ten scored.
Betting stats for Los Angeles FC and Austin FC
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Los Angeles FC and Austin FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 7 of the last 9 Los Angeles FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Los Angeles FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Los Angeles FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Los Angeles FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Los Angeles FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Austin FC away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Austin FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Austin FC have lost the last 3 away matches in a row in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 7 Austin FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Austin FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC
Scoring 24 goals during a Major League Soccer campaign is just the sort of form, every club adores in a player. Denis Bouanga is out to extend his current momentum, and the upcoming game should be a good opportunity to add another goal to his name. Picking Denis Bouanga to score seems like a no-brainer currently.
Betting markets: Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC
Full-time result
Los Angeles FC won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing two as well. Austin FC won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew zero and lost six in this run. Austin FC have not lost to Los Angeles FC in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Los Angeles FC scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Austin FC scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Los Angeles FC managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Los Angeles FC saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Austin FC, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.4 times goals per game.
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