Austin FC vs LAFC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

Los Verdes came out on top when they last faced LAFC.

Austin FC are ready to take on Los Angeles FC in their round 21 fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The interesting contest between the Western Conference teams will take place at the Q2 Stadium.

Austin FC will be at home and will be looking to use it to their advantage. They are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of the Seattle Sounders in their previous league game. Los Verdes are placed ninth on the Western Conference MLS points table. They have won seven of their 20 matches in the league this season.

Regresamos a casa este sábado. 🏃‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/3X2Mxo8IXP

— Austin FC (@AustinFC) July 2, 2025

Los Angeles FC are in seventh place and are coming in after losing their last league fixture against the Vancouver Whitecaps. The poor run of form for the Black and Gold continues. They will be looking to make a comeback. But with their current form, it is not going to be an easy fixture for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Austin, Texas, USA
• Stadium: Q2 Stadium
• Date: Sunday, July 6
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 IST/ 00:30 GMT (Saturday, July 5: 20:30 ET/ 17:30 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Austin FC: D-L-W-W-L

LAFC: W-L-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Brandon Vazquez (Austin FC)

The 26-year-old forward will have to help his side on the attacking front. He has scored five goals in 19 MLS appearances this season, which makes him the top goal-getter for his side. Brandon Vazquez will play an important role in putting the pressure on their opponents.

With the help of his teammates, he is going to cause trouble for LAFC’s defence.

Denis Bouanga (LAFC)

As Olivier Giroud has now left LAFC, Denis Bouanga will have a major role to play in the final third for his side. In 16 Major League Soccer fixtures, Bouanga has scored eight goals and has also been able to bag five assists. He is also the top goal scorer for his club in the league and will be looking to step up here.

Match Facts

• LAFC are on a four-match winless run.
• Austin FC have won two of their last five games.
• Los Angeles FC have not been able to manage a clean sheet in their last eight fixture.

Austin FC vs LAFC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @5/2 Unibet
• Denis Bouanga to score @17/4 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 2.5 @10/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Austin FC will be without the services of Myrto Uzuni as he is injured.

Hugo Lloris and Maxime Chanot are injured. Hence, they both will miss out for LAFC. Olivier Giroud has left the club to join LOSC Lille.

Part of our History.📝 Olivier Giroud has joined @loscliveBest of luck, Oli 👏 pic.twitter.com/fUXZxYe3QP

— LAFC (@LAFC) July 2, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 12

Austin FC won: 3

LAFC won: 7

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Austin FC predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Stuver (GK); Desler, Svatok, Hines-Ike, Biro; Obrian, Pereira, Sabovic, Gallagher; Vázquez, Wolff

LAFC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Ochoa (GK); Palencia, Long, Segura, Smolyakov; Tillma, Igor Jesus, Amaya; Dilrosun, Ordaz, Bouanga

Match Prediction

Los Verdes and the Black and Gold are not in their best form, but will surely produce a close game. The Major League Soccer 2025 clash between Austin FC and LAFC is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Austin FC 1-1 LAFC

Telecast Details

Fans from all over the world can watch the MLS 2025 game’s live streaming on Apple TV, but at a cost of a subscription fee.

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