08.10.2023
03:30
Q2 Stadium
Austin, USA
Austin FC and Los Angeles FC have everything to fight for in the remaining games of the season. They are both coming off wins in their last game and confidence to get another win is high in both camps. Austin FC ended a poor run with a 3-0 win over DC United in their last match, while Los Angeles FC put 5 goals past Minnesota United in their last game.
Taking 3 points in this clash would mean a great deal for both sides, considering the fact that both sides want to end in a playoff spot by the end of the season. Los Angeles FC are in the playoff zone already, but they face tough competition from the teams below, while Austin FC are 2 points away from a playoff zone.
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Austin FC had one of the worst run in their history a couple of weeks ago. They went 10 games without a win between July and October. This run ended in their last game when they beat DC United by 3 goals to nil. Will Bruin, Sebastian Driussi and Matt Hedges were the goal scorers in the 3-0 win over DC United. Now Austin FC are interested in turning that win into another when they face Los Angeles FC in this match. They have a few games left to play and their chances of qualifying for the playoffs are getting slimmer by each passing game.
Austin FC are no strangers to Los Angeles FC. They lost to Los Angeles FC in their last 2 meetings, with the most recent being the 3-0 defeat back in April. They also lost the other meeting by the same scoreline. The last time Austin FC beat Los Angeles FC was a year ago, when they won by 4 goals to 1. Diego Fernandez, Maximiliano Urruti and Sebastian Driussi all found the back of the net in that game.
Austin FC remain 10th in the western conference, with 38 points from 32 matches played.
Streaks
- More than 2.5 goals in 5/7 games.
- Both teams scored in 5/7 games.
- Less than 4.5 cards in 5/6 games.
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC gave their fans a treat in their last game by beating Minnesota United 5-1. Los Angeles FC had not won many games and they were coming off a poor run, so that win was important to the fans. Now they must follow up with another win against a very familiar opponent.
In the 5-1 routing against Minnesota United, Denis Bouanga scored a hatrick in the first half and Miguel Tapias scored an own goal before Filip Krastev slotted in the 5th for Los Angeles FC.
Los Angeles FC occupy a delicate position on the table. They are 3rd on the western conference table with 48 points from 32 games. They are closely followed by Real Salt Lake in 4th with 46 points with a game in hand, Vancouver Whitecaps in 5th with 46 points and Houston Dynamo with 45 points. They need to keep on winning to secure their 3rd spot or risk dropping down the table.
Los Angeles FC have beaten Austin FC by 3-0 in their last 2 meetings. The most recent match was in April on home soil and Denis Bouanga scored a hatrick to seal the 3-0 win.
Streaks
- Less than 2.5 goals in 4/5 games.
- Less than 4.5 cards in 6/7 games.
- Less than 10.5 corners in 6/7 games.
Head to Head
Austin FC and Los Angeles have played 7 matches in the past. Los Angeles FC won 5 matches, while Austin FC won 2 matches.
Streaks
- Austin FC are without a clean sheet in 7 matches.
- More than 2.5 goals in 5/5 matches.
- Los Angeles FC scored first in 5/7 matches.
- More than 10.5 corners in 5/7 matches.
Analysis and Predictions
We are about to witness a thrilling game from both clubs who have tasted big wins after a long run of poor games. Austin FC and Los Angeles FC have not had the season they hoped and they had seen lots of disappointments but they have a chance to end the season on a high note and that is exactly what both sides intend to do. It is not a game that either side intends to lose because of the implications. Either way, how this ends is difficult to say but we can be sure that both sides will be ruthless in their attacking and score goals.
- More than 2.5 Goals at 1.61 Odds
- More than 2.5 Goals at 1.60 Odds
- Sebastian Driussi to Score Anytime at 2.20 Odds
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