Our prediction for this MLS match:
A spot in the MLS playoffs final will be at stake when Los Angeles FC and Austin face each other at Banc of California Stadium on Sunday morning. Los Angeles set up a meeting with Austin by beating their local rivals Los Angeles Galaxy, but they do not want to stop now. A man to watch in the home team will be experienced attacker Carlos Vela despite failing to find the net in the Western Conference semis, while fellow superstar Gareth Bale is a major doubt.
Austin, on the other hand, booked their place in the conference final thanks to a 2-1 win over Dallas, and given their attacking potential, over 2.5 goals betting option should be considered. Since Josh Wolff has a full squad to choose from for Sunday’s showdown, he is unlikely to make changes to the team that outplayed the Toros.
Highlighted Player (Gareth Bale):
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Gareth Bale is a Welsh footballer who plays for Real Madrid as a winger. “Bailo” was born in Cardiff on 16 July, 1989 and, as expected, he played for his home-town club Cardiff Civil Service at the start of his youth career. He moved to Southampton’s football academy in 1999 and he made a great progress during his spell with the Saints.
Bale made 40 league appearances for the first team and it has to be noted that he played as a full back at the start of his senior career. In 2007 he signed a contract with Tottenham Hotspur and he was producing thrilling performances with the White Hart Lane outfit from 2007 to 2013. Real Madrid chiefs did well to sign him on 1 September, 2013 for a fee of €91 million.
The Welsh winger won two Champions League trophies with los Blancos (2013/2014, 2015/2016) and, speaking of his international career, he made it to the European Championship finals with Wales. The Welsh ace scored three goals at the showpiece tournament in France as the Dragons reached the semi-final.
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