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On Wednesday, Los Angeles FC (7W-2L-2D; 23 points), 1st in the rankings, will welcome Austin FC (6W-3L-2D; 20 points), who are 3rd in the rankings. Kick off at Banc of California Stadium is at 7:30 PM PT. Los Angeles FC have had seven wins in the last 11 matches but head into this clash with the home advantage. Meanwhile, the visitors Austin FC have won four instances in the most recent six matches and are also one of the top three teams in the standings.
Los Angeles FC and Austin FC last met in back on September 16, 2021 and the match resulted in a win for Austin.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC MLS Match on May 18, 2022
Where: Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles, California)
When: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 7:30 PM PT
Betting on Los Angeles FC
Record: 7-2-2 | League Standing: 1
Los Angeles FC heads into this game leading the league right now having a record of seven wins, two losses, and two draws in 11 matches. The squad has had seven wins in the most recent 11 matches. In total, they’ve scored 23 goals. This has mostly been because of the accomplishments of Carlos Vela, who has four goals, and Kwadwo Opoku who has three. They’ve conceded 12 goals. In their last matchup this season, Los Angeles FC beat Colorado Rapids 2-0.
Absences and Injuries
Los Angeles FC will be missing Eddie Segura, Brian Rodriguez, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, and Julian Gaines.
Betting on Austin FC
Record: 6-3-2 | League Standing: 3
Austin FC have a tally of 20 points so far this campaign and are also a team in the top three. They took all three points from Real Salt Lake 2-1 last Sunday and to date, the team has managed six wins, three losses, and two draws in 11 matches. When they have won, it’s mostly been because of the leadership exemplified by Sebastian Driussi and Maximiliano Urruti. Can the pair usher Austin FC to success here?
Absences and Injuries
Austin FC will be missing Bradley Stuver.
Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Los Angeles FC (-230) at FanDuel
Los Angeles FC are the favorite team according to the betting market. The club is relishing in a good beginning to the month with a recent win percentage of 60% in their last 10 games (six wins, two losses and two draws). Austin FC, on the other side, have a win percentage of 50% in their last 10 games (five wins, three losses and two draws).
Over/Under Pick: Under 3.5 Total Goals (-150) at SugarHouse
Los Angeles FC have recorded an average of 14 goals over their last 10 matches. Comparatively, Austin FC have averaged 11 goals over their last 10 matches.
Spread Pick: Los Angeles FC -1 Goal (-136) at MyBookie.ag
Los Angeles FC will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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