David Flower
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One of the MLS matchups will take place at "BMO Stadium," where Los Angeles FC will host Austin FC. Here's the expert match prediction from Dailysports.
- Also read: Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - 19 September 2024
Los Angeles FC
Steve Cherundolo’s team has been having a strong season, currently sitting second in the Western Conference standings. They are seven points behind leaders LA Galaxy, with two games in hand.
In their last outing, Los Angeles FC faced city rivals LA Galaxy and lost 2-4 away. The team has been winless in their last three games, suffering two losses during that span. However, they’ve been solid at home, losing only twice in 14 home matches while securing 9 victories.
Austin FC
Austin FC has been struggling this season, sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference. With 34 points, they are five points behind Minnesota, which occupies the ninth spot.
The team has lost its last two MLS games, including a 1-2 defeat against Toronto in their most recent match. Austin has been poor on the road, losing eight of their 14 away games and winning just three times.
Match Facts
- In their last three encounters, both teams have scored twice.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet did not hit in the last two matches.
- Only two of Austin's last five games have seen the "Total Over 2.5" bet succeed.
H2H
The teams met in the Leagues Cup in mid-August, where LAFC secured a 2-0 win. Last season, Los Angeles FC won 4-2 away from home.
Probable Lineups
- Los Angeles FC: Lloris, Hollingshead, Segura, Long, Palacios, Tillman, Sánchez, O'Brien, Bogusz, Giroud, Bouanga.
- Austin FC: Stuver, Dessler, Sweat, Cascante, Ring, Pereira, Driussi, Bukari, Zardes, O'Brien.
Prediction
Bookmakers are confident in LAFC's victory, offering odds of 1.36. We believe the home side will secure a comfortable win, and our pick is "Total Over 3.0" with odds of 1.85.
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