LAFC vs. Austin FC Preview, Odds, Stats, Predictions (Mar 15)

• LAFC vs. Austin FC is a Western Conference matchup.
• LAFC eliminated Columbus from the CONCACAF Champions Cup this Tuesday.
• Austin’s all three MLS fixtures have ended with only one goal scored.

LAFC did lose to Columbus Crew in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, yet eliminated the rivals on aggregate, progressing to the next round. On the other hand, Austin is in poor shape, coming off back-to-back losses.

How to Watch

• When: Saturday, March 15, 2:45 pm ET
• Where: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California
• How to Watch: FOX Network, MLS Season Pass, Fox Sports 1

MLS Odds

Game Preview

It’s been a hard seven days for the US Open Cup champions. After suffering a beating in Seattle to the Sounders, 5-2, they lost to Columbus Crew, also on the road, 2-1. This didn’t eliminate them from CONCACAF Champions Cup, due to a 3-0 win in the first game.

Their defense, which was excellent, collapsed. Before allowing seven goals in two events, they had four clean sheets in a row.

Austin also has back-to-back defeats. After experiencing a defeat to Timbers in Portland, they were beaten by the Rapids at the Q2 Stadium in Texas. The final result in both events was the same, 1-0.

Four of the previous five games this team played ended with only one team netting. So we can say that Austin plays conservative and defensive-minded football.

LAFC vs. Austin FC Head-to-Head

Last year, these two teams had three direct meetings. Two were ties, both in the MLS, and the results were the same: 1-1. One, in the League Cup, ended with LAFC’s triumph, 2-0.

LAFC vs. Austin FC Predictions

These two teams play tough and conservative soccer, which is why we pick moderate efficiency, which is 2 or 3 goals. It won’t be under 2.5 hits due to unstable form and problems both teams experience, yet we don’t expect high efficiency as well.

• Free MLS pick: 2 or 3 goals