MLS: LAFC vs. Austin FC Preview, Head to Head, Predictions, Picks

LAFC and Austin FC meet at the Banc of California Stadium this Saturday, April 7. Both teams have been extremely enjoyable to watch in the previous year due to their offensive-minded and attacking mentality, which produced plenty of goals in their matches. The motto of these crews was “Offense is the best defense,” and really, we haven’t seen them spending too much energy trying to protect their own net. But on the other hand, they created havoc upfront. 

LAFC vs. Austin Preview

LAFC (-190) played without goals against Colorado Rapids on the road, which may be the biggest surprise of the round in the MLS. Not due to their failure to win, but because of the absence of goals, which was the second time in the past three of their domestic appearances. 

The previous one was against the Seattle Sounders, also a 0-0 tie, only this was at Lumen Field. Some might think this is a change in tactics, but those who watched these events saw that the ball simply wouldn’t go into the net. 

Unlike the road games, when playing at home, LAFC is efficient, and their contest brings plenty of goals. All four were with at least three hits, and three were with both teams netting. For the moment, they are 3 of 3 in the MLS with a goal difference of 9-3.

Austin FC (+425) had mixed results at the start of this year, and the team from Texas posted three wins, three losses, and one tie across all the competitions. They’ve been eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions League by the Haitian representative, Violette, losing 3-2 on aggregate. 

Josh Wolff and his boys failed to win the latest back-to-back MLS games. At first, Houston Dynamo beat them 2-0, before playing 1-1 against the Colorado Rapids at home. These were the third and the fourth straight contest for Austin with moderate efficiency, 2 or 3 goals. 

Away from Q2 Stadium, Austin struggles, and in three games, we’ve seen them losing twice and triumphing on one occasion. All the events ended with three goals, a loss to Violette, 3-0, win over RSL 1-2, and a defeat in Houston. 

LAFC vs. Austin Latest News

Because of their leg injuries, Antonio Leone and Maxime Creapeau won’t play for LAFC. 

Julio Cascante is the only player unavailable for the guests.

LAFC vs. Austin Head to Head Games

LAFC and Austin met three times last year, most recently in the Western Conference finals, once Black and Gold rolled over the guests from Texas, 3-0. Previously, Austin was better in both encounters, 4-1 at home and 1-2 in Los Angeles. 

LAFC vs. Austin Prediction

There is no doubt about high efficiency here, and we are taking over 2.5 goals as the primary choice. We had a difficult choice between that and LAFC winning, but after a thorough analysis, we picked goals. Though, those who would like to increase profits should not hesitate to make a combo bet here, LA FC wins and scores at least twice in this event. Austin’s defense on the road is fragile, without too much consistency. As for the hosts, they will be looking to redeem for recent performances, and knowing the way Black and Gold plays in LA, their offense will be highly motivated to score as many goals as possible.

LAFC vs. Austin Pick: Over 2.5 goals -160

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