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Los Angeles FC - Austin FC
USA MLS - BMO Stadium
Prediction 1
Sebastian Driussi to Score Anytime
+188
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Prediction 2
Los Angeles to Win
-166
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*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Key Los Angeles vs Austin Prediction & Betting Lines
Coach Steven Cherundolo rang the alarms after the CONCACAF Champions League clash over Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles players swiftly turned their attention to the upcoming Austin clash on the 9th of April. The game is expected to be a real thriller but don’t worry – we prepared some amazing Los Angeles vs Austin betting tips for you!
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Sebastian Driussi to Score Anytime
How could we not pick Driussi to score in our first Los Angeles vs Austin prediction? Sure, Austin have been disappointing so far this season, to say the least, but their goalscorer-in-chief is truly one of the top players around.
Sebastian Driussi, 27, picked up from where he left off last season and now has one goal and an assist to his name in the 2023 MLS campaign. Not the most noteworthy performance, we know, but we shouldn’t so quickly forget about his 2022 display.
Driussi scored 25 goals in 37 MLS matches last year and by doing so, he managed to poach the top goalscorer award away from Philadelphia Union’s Daniel Gazdag. He averaged 0.68 goals per game last year and we surely expect him to pick up the slack against Los Angeles.
Los Angeles to Win
Say what you want about Los Angeles’ inconsistency, but coach Steven Cherundolo is doing a fine job in balancing his team’s performance in MLS and the CONCACAF Champions League. Our key Los Angeles vs Austin prediction is entirely dependent on how well the home team will perform.
After the vicious CONCACAF Champions League showdown against Vancouver Whitecaps a couple of days ago, perhaps Steven Cherundolo’s boys will be a tad tired so we don’t expect a glamorous victory. But we do expect a win nonetheless. Los Angeles are the 2022 MLS champions and as such, they’ll want to live up to the expectations with a win over Austin.
Essential Los Angeles vs Austin Odds & Head-to-Head Statistics
Let’s review some of the best Los Angeles vs Austin head-to-head statistics and odds before you make your MLS bet.
Head to Head
30/10/22
USA MLS Play-Offs USA
Los Angeles FC
Austin FC
3
0
27/08/22
USA MLS USA
Austin FC
Los Angeles FC
4
1
19/05/22
USA MLS USA
Los Angeles FC
Austin FC
1
2
16/09/21
USA MLS USA
Austin FC
Los Angeles FC
1
2
08/07/21
USA MLS USA
Austin FC
Los Angeles FC
0
2
Last Five - Los Angeles FC
24/05/23
USA US Open Cup USA
LA Galaxy
Los Angeles FC
2
0
L
21/05/23
USA MLS USA
San Jose Earthquakes
Los Angeles FC
1
2
W
18/05/23
USA MLS USA
Sporting Kansas City
Los Angeles FC
1
1
D
14/05/23
USA MLS USA
Real Salt Lake
Los Angeles FC
0
3
W
10/05/23
USA US Open Cup USA
Monterey Bay FC
Los Angeles FC
2 (4)
2 (5)
W
Last Five - Austin FC
28/05/23
USA MLS USA
Houston Dynamo
Austin FC
2
1
L
25/05/23
USA US Open Cup USA
Chicago Fire
Austin FC
2
0
L
21/05/23
USA MLS USA
Toronto FC
Austin FC
0
1
W
18/05/23
USA MLS USA
Seattle Sounders
Austin FC
1
2
W
14/05/23
USA MLS USA
FC Dallas
Austin FC
1
0
L
Los Angeles odds: -166 – 61.0%
Draw odds: +335 – 22.0%
Austin odds: +420 – 17.0%
The expected winners Los Angeles have a win probability of 61.0% at -166 while the visitors from Texas barely scrape together a 17.0% likelihood of winning. A draw is valued at +335 but we don’t recommend going down that road.
Los Angeles vs Austin Lineups & Team News
Los Angeles
As we mentioned previously in our Los Angeles vs Austin prediction, coach Steven Cherundolo’s boys had a CONCACAF Champions League game versus Vancouver Whitecaps to take care of but prior to that, his players had a very difficult visit to Colorado Rapids. It ended in a goalless tie at DSG Park and seeing as the home team was better, perhaps it was an acceptable result.
Predicted lineup – McCarthy (GK), Palacios, Murillo, Chiellini, Palencia, Tillman, Acosta, Sanchez, Bouanga, Opoku & Vela
Austin
With two victories, one draw, and two losses in the first five MLS games, Austin’s manager is surely displeased with his boys’ performance. They should’ve gotten the three points away from Colorado Rapids yet they found themselves lucky to even poach a point as the visitors at Q2 Stadium were nail-bitingly close to securing victory with 17 shots at target and 57% possession.
Predicted lineup – Stuver (GK), Kolmanic, Ring, Vaisanen, Gallagher, Wolff, Pereira, Fagundez, Driussi, Rigoni & Zardes
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles FC
Austin FC
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to Watch: Carlos Vela
Timothy Tillman and Denis Bouanga from Los Angeles are more frequent scorers but if you ask Steven Cherundolo, he’ll undoubtedly point to Carlos Vela as the key player on the team. Los Angeles’ captain has one goal and two assists in the 2023 MLS campaign and he’ll undoubtedly be the key player to watch and a major factor behind our Los Angeles vs Austin betting tips.
MLS Western Conference Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Seattle Sounders | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 23 |
| 2 |  St. Louis City SC | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 22 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 22 |
| 4 |  FC Dallas | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 22 |
| 5 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 6 |  Minnesota United FC | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 18 |
| 7 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 16 |
| 9 | Austin FC | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 16 |
| 10 |  Houston Dynamo | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 15 |
| 12 |  Colorado Rapids | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -9 | 12 |
| 13 |  Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -12 | 10 |
| 14 |  LA Galaxy | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -13 | 9 |
FAQs About Our Los Angeles vs Austin Predictions:
- Where can I get more MLS betting tips? – Here at Football Whispers, we offer more MLS predictions on our designated page.
- Will Giorgio Chiellini play on Sunday? – Yes, the former Juventus star is fit and ready for action.
- Where will the game be played? – BMO Stadium will host Los Angeles vs Austin.
