Austin FC and Los Angeles FC to face off at the Q2 Stadium

As we anticipate a competitive encounter between Austin FC and Los Angeles FC at the Q2 Stadium on June 20, it’s vital to note the stakes in this decisive Game Week 20 clash. Austin’s commendable home form, showing a win rate of 56%, is tested against Los Angeles FC’s inconsistent away record, demonstrating a 50% loss rate.

Our records show that on June 20th, 2024, the last face-off between Austin and Los Angeles FC ended in favor of Los Angeles with a score line of 0 – 2. In their past 8 meetings, Austin has managed to secure victory twice, while Los Angeles FC claimed the win 6 times. A draw is yet to be seen between these two sides.

Austin FC’s commendable home performance is not to be taken lightly by Los Angeles FC who themselves are fairing well in their away matches. When these teams clash, the goal average stands at an impressive 3.38 while both teams have scored in 50% of their encounters.

For this season in MLS, Austin averages 1.89 Points Per Game during home matches, whereas Los Angeles FC averages 1.25 Points Per Game during away matches. In terms of recent performances, Austin FC managed to gather 4 points from their last 5 matches, averaging 0.8 points per game, with the BTTS landing in 3 out of the last 5 matches. However, their goal scoring has been inconsistent, with two goal-less outcomes in their last 5 fixtures.

On the other hand, Los Angeles FC exhibits a strong momentum, pocketing 15 points from their last 5 games, with an average of 3 points per game. Their defense is a strong suit, keeping 4 clean sheets in their last 5 matches. Their scoring ability shouldn’t be underestimated, as they’ve managed to find the back of the net in the last 6 away games.

Given the current form of both teams, we might witness several goals in this fixture, making it a thrilling encounter to watch.

Insights

• Austin FC has been struggling in recent matches, averaging just 0.8 points per game and have only managed to score 5 goals in the last 5 games.
• Austin FC’s performance in front of the goal seems weak as they failed to score in 2 of the last 5 games; whether they change tactics or bring in another forward is yet to be seen.
• However, Austin FC’s matches have been relatively high-scoring with 3 of the last 5 games ending with both teams scoring and all of the last 5 games ending with at least two goals scored.
• Looking at Austin FC’s home form, they have had a fairly good run with a 56% win rate, although it is not as impressive as their opponent’s.
• Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, is in great form with an average of 3 points per game and 9 goals scored in the last 5 fixtures.
• Their defence seems strong as they have kept 4 clean sheets in the last 5 games and have only conceded 1 goal during this period.
• Currently, Los Angeles FC is on a 6 game unbeaten run and has an undefeated away streak of 3 games.
• Despite a rather average away record for Los Angeles FC with a 50% lose rate, they haven’t had difficulty scoring on the road, doing so in their last 6 away games.
• Previous encounters between Austin and Los Angeles FC have mostly ended in favour of Los Angeles FC – 6 out of 8 times – indicating a possibility of Los Angeles FC continuing their winning streak.
• The historical data shows a high probability of a high scoring game, with an average of 3.38 goals per match in previous encounters and a 50% chance of both teams scoring.
• Los Angeles FC seems more likely to score in this match, considering their impressive 13 game scoring run.
• However, considering Austin FC’s substantial average points per game at home (1.89), they could potentially spring a surprise.

Match Forecast

• Austin FC will likely focus their attack down the wings and through the middle, making use of set pieces and attempting to create chances using through balls.
• Los Angeles FC will likely favor a possession-based game, controlling the play in the Austin FC’s half and taking many shots. They will also aim to create scoring chances through counter attacks and set pieces.
• Austin FC’s weak defense against attacks down the wings and against set pieces could be exploited by Los Angeles FC’s strong attacking play style, particularly their tendency to attack down the left side.
• Both teams are weak in defending counter attacks, this could result in both teams having chances to score from quick counters.
• Los Angeles FC may use its strength of stealing the ball from the opposition to unsettle Austin FC’s play style, which includes playing in their own half and using short, non-aggressive passes.
• Austin FC will need to be wary of Los Angeles FC’s strength in protecting the lead. If Los Angeles gain the upper hand, it could be difficult for Austin to recover.
• Austin FC’s frequent attempt of crosses might yield results, as Los Angeles weakness include defending against skillful players.
• Los Angeles’s insufficient skill in avoiding offside could bring chances to Austin FC’s advantage.
• Depending regularly on their first eleven, Los Angeles FC might face fatigue issues that can be exploited by Austin FC.

Match Facts

In their past seven encounters, Austin FC achieved victory twice while Los Angeles FC came out on top five times, with no draws in these matches., Over the period of last season, Austin FC prevailed over Los Angeles FC twice, securing a 4-1 victory during a home game and a 2-1 win in an away game., Notably, 22% of Austin FC’s goals are netted between the 31st and 45th minute., Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, tends to score 25% of their goals in the final stretch of the game, from the 76th to 90th minute., Austin FC’s recent game history is not positive, with the team unable to secure a win in their last 10 matches., Similarly, Austin FC has struggled with home performances, failing to claim victory in their recent five home games., Los Angeles FC has struggled on their travel games, having not won any of their last six away fixtures., In two of their 16 home games this Major League Soccer (MLS) season, Austin FC did not manage to score., Similarly, Los Angeles FC failed to score in seven of their 14 away games this MLS season., In terms of individual performances, Austin FC’s top scorer is Sebastian Driussi with 11 goals, while Denis Bouanga leads Los Angeles FC with 14 goals., For disciplinary records, Daniel Pereira of Austin FC has accumulated more yellow cards (7), while Diego Palacios of Los Angeles FC leads with 9., Austin FC has not managed to keep a clean sheet in their last 14 matches., In contrast, Los Angeles FC has kept the opposing team from scoring in their last three matches., Recently, Los Angeles FC has struggled with their scoring, failing to put a goal away in their last four games., In the first half of games, Austin FC secures a win 23% of the time, a record outdone by Los Angeles FC who claim a win in the first half of their matches 30% of the time., Interesting to note, when Austin FC manages to get the first goal at home, they win 71% of the time., Conversely, Los Angeles FC has an even greater success rate, winning 83% of their matches where they scored the first goal., When at a deficit at their home venue, Austin FC emerges victorious in just 11% of their games., When Los Angeles FC trails by one goal in away games, they manage to turn the situation around and win 10% of the time., Generally, in the MLS, Los Angeles FC has outperformed Austin FC., Comparing the teams’ last 5 games, Los Angeles FC proves to be in better form than Austin FC., Breaking down the last five face-offs between these teams, Austin FC secured two victories while Los Angeles FC won three times, with no draws., On average, Austin FC scores 1.4 goals per match against Los Angeles FC, who scores an average 2 goals per match against Austin FC., The average number of goals per match when these teams meet is 3.4., The average goal tally for the first half of matches between these two teams is 0.8., Both teams are coming off a loss in their last MLS match., Typically, when at home, Austin FC scores an average of 1.77 goals per match, whereas Los Angeles FC averages 1.18 goals per match when playing on away turf., Both teams unfortunately suffered a loss in their last match., Both Austin FC and Los Angeles FC are currently in a losing streak, with LA FC having not won any of their last four matches., Neither team managed to score in their most recent match.