Austin FC take on Los Angeles FC at Q2 Stadium hoping to respond after a 2–1 defeat to Real Salt Lake, but injuries to key players such as Pereira, Taylor, Vazquez, and Wolff leave them short of depth. As Los Angeles FC made a promising start to the new MLS season, we predict a 2-1 away win. Austin's recent form underlines the struggle: just 0.70 points per game overall and only 1.17 PPG at home, where they concede 1.83 goals per match. Despite that, Austin’s matches remain open, with 80% BTTS and a strong scoring record at home (they’ve failed to score 0% of the time).
Los Angeles FC arrive in far stronger shape despite their own long injury list. LAFC have collected an impressive 2.60 points per game in their last 10 matches both home and away, backed by elite numbers: 2.40 goals scored per match, 0.60 conceded, and 1.93 xG. Their away attack is especially dangerous with 3.20 goals per game, showing why they defeated St. Louis City 2–0 with authority last weekend.
Given Los Angeles FC's stronger form and 2.60 PPG, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score (Austin BTTS 80% and LAFC’s 3.20 away GPG).
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 00:45.
What is our Austin FC vs Los Angeles FC prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Austin FC 1 - 2 Los Angeles FC
Austin FC vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips
- European Handicap: Austin FC +2 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
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View OfferAustin FC Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwllldwll | 0.70 |
| Home | llwldw | 1.17 |
| Away | llll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.17 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 1.83 | 2.25 |
| BTTS | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.16 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.79 | 1.28 | 2.55 |
Los Angeles FC Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwwwwdww | 2.60 |
| Home | wwwdw | 2.60 |
| Away | wdwww | 2.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 1.80 | 4.20 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| Conceded | 0.60 | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.93 | 1.86 | 2.01 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.18 | 1.20 | 1.17 |
Austin FC vs Los Angeles FC Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Austin FC (29%)
14 Matches
Los Angeles FC (57%)
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