Los Angeles vs Austin
19th May 0230hrs
Football – USA – MLS
Pick Home Win HT/FT
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 6/5 odds taken 1647 GMT, Wednesday 18 May
In MLS in midweek, Los Angeles and Austin meet in an all-Western Conference encounter at the Banc of California Stadium. Steve Cherundolo’s boys have made an excellent start to their campaign and currently sit proudly at the top of the Western division with 23 points to their name. Josh Wolff’s boys have also started well, as they are just three points behind in third. Who will come out on top in the City of Angels? Read on for the best odds and predictions.
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Los Angeles Preview – Will LA return to winning ways?
Los Angeles have made a fast start to their 2022 campaign. Steve Cherundolo’s side lead the way at the top of the Western Conference with 23 points to their name. So far, Los Angeles have picked up seven wins from their opening 11, drawing two and losing two of the other four.
Los Angeles fell to a disappointing defeat to Colorado Rapids last time out, losing 2-0 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Prior to that, the Californian outfit claimed ten points from a possible 12.
Los Angeles will be hoping to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat in Colorado. The bookies are offering 1/2 for a home win.
Austin Preview – Can the Texas team avoid a third straight defeat?
Austin had a tough first season in MLS, finishing 24th in the overall table. Only Houston Dynamo picked up fewer points in the Western Conference table.
However, things have been far rosier in the Austin garden so far this term, as the new club find themselves riding high in third position in MLS. Josh Wolff’s boys have made a stunning start, winning six, drawing two and losing three of their opening 11. They will go level with the current leaders with three points in this one.
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Austin’s season is already shaping up to be better than their first, and three points here would send out a real signal of intent. However, they are the 5/1 underdogs after suffering two defeats in two.
Los Angeles vs Austin Betting Advice
The two clubs met three times in the 2021 MLS season, with Los Angeles winning all three. The first two meetings ended 2-0. In the last one back in September, goals from Cristian Arango and Daniel Musovski gave LA a 2-1 win in Texas.
Key Facts – Los Angeles vs Austin Betting Tip
- Los Angeles are top of the table
- Austin have lost two in a row
- LAFC have won each of the three meetings between the sides
Austin have made a strong start, but they head to The Entertainment Capital of the World having lost their last two. Los Angeles will be hoping to strike back after losing in Colorado last time out, and we fancy the home side to come out on top.
There is good value in 6/5 for LAFC to be winning at half time and full time. Also, take a punt on the hosts to win to nil at 2/1.
The best betting odds for Los Angeles vs Austin
Los Angeles to win: 1/2 at Bet365
Draw: 7/2 at Bet365
Austin to win: 5/1 at Bet365
