Match Pack: Austin FC vs Los Angeles FC

Austin FC has demonstrated an average performance in recent times, acquiring 5 points in their past five fixtures, equating to an average of 1 point per game. Remarkably, ‘Both Teams to Score’ (BTTS) has been a result in three of these games. Showcasing effective attacking skills, Austin has found the back of the net eight times in these encounters, specifically excelling in their home games where they carry a record of being unbeaten in the previous two matches. They will prove to be a stern test for Los Angeles FC’s defence, since they’ve managed to score in their last 10 home matches. The only Achilles heel seems to be their scoring in 2 of their home matches this season. Throughout the season, BTTS has been valid in 20 (or 63%) of Austin’s games.

Equally, Los Angeles FC has also gained 5 points from their latest 5 games, with an identical average of 1 point per match. However, their scoring has been a concern recently, with BTTS in only a single game and managing to score only 4 times in their last 5 games. They have also struggled in front of the goal, failing to score in 4 out of their previous 5 games. Their BTTS ratio for the season is currently standing at about 48% (15 out of 31 games). Recently though, they have found some success in their away games, remaining unbeaten in the last two.

As per match records, Austin and Los Angeles FC will square off on 20th June 2024. The most recent face-off between these sides ended in a 2-0 win for Los Angeles FC. Over multiple seasons and 8 games, Los Angeles FC emerges superior with six victories to Austin’s two, and no draws between them. Though Austin has an impressive home form, Los Angeles FC isn’t too far behind in terms of their away performance. The history between these teams shows an average of 3.38 goals per game and a 50% occurrence of BTTS.

Finally, this season Austin has scored a home average of 1.89 Points Per Game (PPG), whereas Los Angeles FC has managed just 1 PPG during their away games.

Insights

• Both Austin FC and Los Angeles FC have collected 5 points from their last 5 games, averaging 1 point per game.
• Austin FC has had a stronger scoring record recently, with 8 goals in their last 5 games compared to Los Angeles FC’s 4.
• The match is likely to be challenging for Los Angeles FC’s defense, as Austin FC has scored in each of their last 10 home games.
• Austin FC is currently on a 2-game unbeaten streak at home, while Los Angeles FC is unbeaten in their last 2 away matches.
• Los Angeles FC has been struggling with goal-scoring, failing to score in 4 out of their last 5 games.
• Both teams to score (BTTS) has happened in 63% of Austin FC’s games this season, while for Los Angeles FC this has been the case in 48% of their matches.
• In previous encounters, Los Angeles FC has usually come out on top, winning 6 out of 8 previous matches.
• No draw results have occurred in the encounters between Austin FC and Los Angeles FC.
• The average goal rate in previous Austin vs Los Angeles games is relatively high at 3.38.
• This season, Austin FC has averaged 1.89 points per home game and Los Angeles FC 1 point per away game.
• Despite their recent scoring issues, Los Angeles FC has averaged 1.42 goals per game this season overall.

Match Forecast

• Given Austin FC’s strong attacking ability through the wings and through balls, expect lots of wide area gameplay with a number of crosses and attacks down the wings.
• Austin FC is likely to struggle when defending set pieces as well as counter attacks, providing LAFC with opportunities to create scoring chances through these methods.
• Given both teams’ weaknesses in defending counter attacks, expect a high-intensity, fast-paced match with quick transitions between defensive and offensive play.
• LAFC is known for possession football and short passes, as a result, Austin FC might find themselves consistently under pressure, and spending a good deal of the game in their own half.
• With LAFC’s strength in stealing the ball from the opposition, Austin FC may struggle to maintain possession, particularly given their propensity for playing in their own half.
• LAFC has a weakness in defending against skillful players, which could be an opportunity for Austin’s attacking players.
• If Austin FC gains an early lead, they need to be cautious as LAFC is strong at protecting the lead.
• LAFC’s usual tactic of rotating their first eleven might bring an element of unpredictability to their game, making it more challenging for Austin FC to strategize.
• Given Austin FC’s weakness in stopping opponents from creating chances and LAFC’s strength in creating scoring opportunities, expect several goal opportunities for LAFC throughout the match.
• There could be offsides from LAFC’s side given their weakness in avoiding them. This may provide some much-needed respite for Austin FC’s defense.

Match Facts

In the last seven showdowns between the two, Austin FC have clinched victory twice while their counterparts Los Angeles FC surpassed them five times, with none of the matches ending in a draw., In the past season, Austin FC emerged victorious in both encounters, thrashing Los Angeles 4-1 in their home ground and 2-1 in an away match., Did you realize Austin FC nets 22% of their goals during the 31-45 minutes mark?, Curiously enough, Los Angeles FC bag 25% of their goals in the final stretch between the 76-90 minutes., In the recent 10 outings, Austin FC have failed to claim a win., For five consecutive home games, Austin FC have not tasted success., In Los Angeles FC’s past 6 away games, the team has lacked a win., Austin FC failed to score in 2 out of their total of 16 homes games in the current MLS season., Conversely, Los Angeles FC also fell short, not scoring in 7 out of 14 away games in the MLS season., Sebastian Driussi is leading in goals for Austin FC with 11, whereas Denis Bouanga has netted 14 for Los Angeles FC., Daniel Pereira stands as Austin FC’s most cautioned player with 7 yellow cards, Diego Palacios leading for Los Angeles FC with 9., Austin FC has experienced a breach in their defense with at least a goal allowed in each of their last 14 games., Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, have had a decent run with 3 successive matches without conceding., Yet, they have failed to score in the last four outings., In 23% of their games, Austin FC goes into halftime with a lead, a scenario for Los Angeles FC in 30% of their games., The last tête-a-tête saw Los Angeles FC as the conquerors., Los Angeles FC enjoyed a comfortable 3 goal lead in their most recent encounter., Impressively, Austin FC have a 71% win rate at home when leading with a 1-0 scoreline., Similarly, Los Angeles FC win 83% of their matches when they lead by 1-0 away., However, Austin FC recover to win only 11% of their matches when they are 0-1 behind at home., Los Angeles FC, when trailing by 1-0 away, overturn the match in their favor in just 10% of their matches., It’s worth noting that Los Angeles FC have been faring better in the MLS than Austin FC., The performance of Los Angeles FC in the recent 5 games surpasses Austin FC’s., Out of the last 5 meetings, Austin FC won twice, while Los Angeles FC won thrice and none of the matches were tied., On average Austin FC manage to score 1.4 goals per game against Los Angeles FC, who average 2 goals., On average, the scoreline calls for 3.4 goals whenever Austin FC and Los Angeles FC face off., The first half of the match between the teams sees an average of 0.8 goals., Neither team managed to achieve a victory in their most recent MLS outing., When at home, Austin FC averages 1.77 goals, while Los Angeles FC manages 1.18 goals while playing away., Surprisingly, both teams recorded losses in their last faceoff., Of late, Los Angeles FC is on a 4 game winless streak., Both teams failed to score in their last matches.