Austin vs Los Angeles FC Prediction and Betting Tips | June 19th 2024
Austin will welcome Los Angeles FC to the Q2 Stadium in their MLS Western Conference match on Wednesday. LAFC have played one game fewer than conference leaders Real Salt Lake and have one point fewer than them.
A win in this match will put them at the top of the Western Conference standings.
The hosts have endured a four-game winless streak in MLS and have suffered three consecutive losses. They met Colorado Rapids on Saturday and suffered a 2-0 away loss, failing to score for the second time in three games.
The visitors have been in great touch recently and extended their winning streak across all competitions to eight games on Saturday with a 3-1 away triumph over Orlando City. Denis Bouanga bagged a second-half brace while Mateusz Bogusz added a goal in the 80th minute.
Austin vs Los Angeles FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off eight times in the MLS thus far, with all games producing conclusive results. The visitors have the upper hand in these meetings leading 6-2 in wins.
- Six of their eight meetings have produced over 2.5 goals.
- The visitors have won their last three meetings against the hosts and secured the league double last season with an aggregate score of 7-2.
- The visitors have won their last six league games, keeping five clean sheets.
- Austin have suffered just two losses at home in the MLS this season. They have won five games while two games have ended in draws.
- Los Angeles FC have suffered four losses in the MLS this season, with all four coming in their travels.
- The visitors have scored 10 goals while conceding just twice in their last three meetings against the hosts.
Austin vs Los Angeles FC Prediction
Los Verdes have seen a drop in form recently, suffering three defeats on the trot. They have scored just once in these games while conceding nine goals and will look to improve upon that record. Julio Cascante remains the only absentee for them, as the defender is with the Costa Rica national team for the Copa America.
The Black and Gold made it eight wins on the spin last week with a 3-1 triumph over Orlando City. They scored three goals in a match for the fourth time in eight games and will look to continue their prolific run here. They have scored at least two goals in six of the eight meetings against the hosts.
Considering the current form of the two teams and the visitors' dominance in this fixture, LAFC are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Austin 1-3 Los Angeles FC
Austin vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles FC to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Dénis Bouanga to score or assist any time - Yes