An interesting fixture is on the cards as Los Angeles Galaxy and Austin lock horns at Dignity Health Sports Park in the 23rd round of the MLS on Thursday, 17 July 2025.
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LA Galaxy vs Austin predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- Los Angeles Galaxy have won three consecutive home games.
- Austin suffered five defeats in their last seven away league matches.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in seven of Austin's last eight games.
Correct score prediction: LA Galaxy 2-0 Austin
After a slow start in which they earned only four points from their first 16 league matches, Los Angeles Galaxy have found their stride, earning 11 points from a possible 18 in their last six games.
Greg Vanney's troops are coming off back-to-back victories and have won three consecutive home games, conceding only once in the process.
On the other hand, Austin have struggled on the road, with a 1-1-5 win-draw-loss record in their last seven away league games.
Keeping in mind that LA Galaxy have won four consecutive meetings between these teams at this stadium, we are confident that the hosts will reign supreme after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: LA Galaxy are expected winners
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Austin are ninth in the 15-team Western Conference, while LA Galaxy are last.
Bearing that in mind, LA Galaxy are the expected winners at 19/20 (1.95). Teams with these odds usually have a 51.3% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that seven of Austin's last eight games went below the 2.5-goal threshold. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A fairly one-sided affair
Austin have been the dominant side in recent clashes between these teams, having lost only once in their last six skirmishes with LA Galaxy (W3, D2). However, they have lost each of the last four competitive encounters between these sides at this stadium.
USA MLS 19/04/25
Austin FC
LA Galaxy
Friendlies 05/02/25
Austin FC
LA Galaxy
USA MLS 06/10/24
LA Galaxy
Austin FC
USA MLS 27/04/24
Austin FC
LA Galaxy
Friendlies 11/02/24
LA Galaxy
Austin FC
LA Galaxy preview: Eyeing three consecutive wins for the first time in 2025
There are no new injury concerns for LA Galaxy, although Miguel Berry and Riqui Puig remain sidelined with long-term injuries.
Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus has been in top form for the hosts, either scoring or assisting in seven of his last nine appearances. With five goals and six assists to his name this season, he could again impact decisively for LA Galaxy on Thursday.
Predicted lineup: Micovic (GK), Yamane, Yoshida, Garces, Aude, Cerrillo, Fagundez, Pec, Reus, Paintsil & Nascimento.
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
New York Red Bulls
7
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
Sporting Kansas City
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 28/04/25
L
Portland Timbers
4
LA Galaxy
2
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
Austin FC
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 13/04/25
D
Houston Dynamo
1
LA Galaxy
1
Austin preview: Looking to improve their fortunes on the road
Austin are having a fairly balanced season so far. They have booked their place in the semifinal of the US Open Cup and are also in line for an MLS playoff finish this campaign.
With a 3-1-1 win-draw-loss record in their last five games across all competitions, Nico Estevez’s men are in high spirits ahead of this skirmish.
Brandon Vazquez was substituted for a knock after scoring in the US Open Cup game against San Jose Earthquakes. As a result, the forward sat out the scoreless draw with New England and could likely also be unavailable for this game.
Predicted lineup: Stuver (GK), Desler, Cascante, Hines-Ike, Kolmanic, Pereira, Sanchez, Bukari, Rubio, Gallagher & Uzuni.
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
FC Cincinnati
2
Austin FC
1
USA US Open Cup 08/05/25
W
El Paso Locomotive FC
2
Austin FC
3
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
Minnesota United
3
Austin FC
0
USA MLS 27/04/25
L
Houston Dynamo
2
Austin FC
0
USA MLS 19/04/25
W
LA Galaxy
0
Austin FC
1