Los Angeles (10-4-3) travel to face off against Austin (6-7-5) on Thursday, June 20th. This match will be played at Q2 Stadium in Austin, TX. Los Angeles is coming off a win in their previous match, while Austin will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Los Angeles. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.
Los Angeles vs Austin
Los Angeles Is Coming Off A Win
Los Angeles will be looking to build off their 3-1 win over Orlando City SC. This win came on the road, and they went into the match with a money line payout of +155. The four combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Leading Los Angeles’s offensive attack was Denis Bouanga, who finished with two goals and an assist on just four total shots. Mateusz Bogusz scored the other goal for Los Angeles, which came on his only shot on goal.
On the defensive end, Los Angeles did a great job of intercepting passes, finishing with 16. This helped offset the fact that Orlando City SC finished with nine corners and that they took a total of 19 shots. Hugo Lloris made just one save on these 19 shots.
Through 17 matches, Los Angeles has a record of 10-4-3, which has them in 2nd place in the Western Conference. They have won six straight matches, including a 3-1 victory over Orlando City SC on June 15th. Overall, they have been favored in 15 matches, going 8-4-3 in those contests. Their only two matches as an underdog came on the road, where they are just 3-4-1. After this match, they will return home to take on the San Jose Earthquakes on June 23rd.
Austin Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Austin will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids. This match was played on the road, and Austin was a big underdog, with a money line payout of +460. The two combined goals were short of the line, which was set at 3.5 going into the match.
Offensively, Austin didn’t have a single shot on goal on their eight total shot attempts. Sebastián Driussi and Gyasi Zardes each took two shots, and as a club, Austin had three corner kicks. The club’s offensive attack was shut down by Brad Stuver, who finished with four saves.
On the defensive end, Austin allowed a total of six shots on goal and 12 shots overall. Stuver made four saves, and even though he didn’t get the win, he still picked up a clean sheet. The Rapids finished the match with four corner kicks.
Through 18 matches, Austin has a record of 6-7-5, which has them in 8th place in the Western Conference. They have lost three straight matches, including a 2-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids on June 16th. Overall, they have been better at home, going 5-2-2, compared to 1-5-3 on the road. After this match vs. Los Angeles, they will head on the road to take on Minnesota United FC on June 23rd.
Los Angeles Offense Breakdown
Denis Bouanga has been the top scorer for Los Angeles this season, finding the back of the net 12 times, which is also good for 5th in MLS. He has also been the most accurate shooter for Los Angeles, putting 33 shots on goal, which is 2nd in the league. Overall, Los Angeles has been one of the top shooting teams in the league, leading the MLS in shots on goal. They have also been one of the most aggressive teams in terms of corners, as they have had more corners than their opponents in 58.8% of their matches. Their passing percentage of 82.2% is 19th in the league.
Austin Offense Breakdown
Sebastián Driussi has been the top goal scorer for Austin this season, finding the back of the net five times, which is 45th in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 58th in the league. Alexander Ring is the team’s leader in assists, with three, and he has also scored one goal this season. Austin’s offense has struggled recently, as they have scored less than their season average in four straight matches. On the season, they are averaging 1.2 goals per match, which is 24th in MLS. Their passing percentage is 14th in the league, and they are 26th in corners and 29th in shots on goal.
Los Angeles Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against Austin, the Los Angeles defense is 8th in the MLS in goals allowed per match (1.2). They have been playing well of late, as they have not allowed a goal in their last five matches. This includes matches against Orlando City SC (1 goal, 28th in scoring), FC Dallas (0 goals, 20th in scoring), and Minnesota United FC (0 goals, 7th in scoring). On the season, they are 11th in blocked shots and 7th in interceptions. Hugo Lloris is second in the MLS with seven clean sheets.
Austin Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against Los Angeles, the Austin defense is 17th in MLS, allowing 1.5 goals per match. They are also 28th in blocked shots and 26th in interceptions. Over their last six matches, they have given up 2.0 goals per match. However, they did have a clean sheet against Houston Dynamo, who is last in scoring. Brad Stuver is the top goalkeeper in MLS with 78 saves, and he is 4th in clean sheets with five.
Los Angeles vs Austin Prediction
With both teams coming in with a top-3 shooting percentage, we have this one ending in a 1-1 draw between Los Angeles and Austin. Kei Kamara has the best chance to score a goal for Los Angeles, while Sebastián Driussi has the top chance to score for Austin. When it comes to shots on goal, Los Angeles is one of the best in the MLS, and our projections have them getting four shots on goal compared to three for Austin.
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Last updated:June 20, 2024 Austin FC, Los Angeles FC