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

Los Verdes emerged victorious when they last faced the Falcons.

LAFC are all set to go head-to-head against Austin FC in their first round fixture of the 2025 MLS playoffs. This is going to be an intense battle between these clubs, which is scheduled to take place at the BMO Stadium.

Los Angeles Football Club will be at home and will also be keen to use it to their advantage. They recently suffered a defeat at the hands of Austin FC in the Major League Soccer and are now determined to turn the tide. The Falcons have also put in some good performances recently and will be looking to deliver another one here.

Austin FC have only defeated LAFC in their last five MLS fixtures. They will be away from home and are going to be under slight pressure due to their recent run of form. Los Verdes need to work on their strategy and come up with a top performance as the upcoming fixture is going to be a tough contest for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Stadium: BMO Stadium
• Date: Thursday, October 30
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 a.m. IST/ 02:30 a.m. GMT (Wednesday, Oct 29; 10:30 p.m. ET/ 07:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

LAFC: W-W-W-L-D

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

Players to Watch

Denis Bouanga (LAFC)

Denis Bounga is going to create problems for the opponent’s defence from the start. The 30-year-old forward has shown top performances for Los Angeles FC this season. He has scored 24 goals and also has nine assists to his name in 31 MLS appearances this season.

Owen Wolff (Austin FC)

The 20-year-old has been one of the most consistent players for Los Verdes this season. In 34 Major League Soccer matches this season, Owen Wolff has 15 goal involvements.

From controlling the ball well in the midfield to scoring goals, he has come up with some good performances this season. He is yet again going to play an important role in the upcoming game.

Match Facts

• Austin FC have only won one of their last five matches.
• LAFC have won three of their last five fixtures.
• Los Verde are unbeaten against the Falcons in their last two meetings.

LAFC vs Austin FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• LAFC to win @2/5 Virgin Bet
• Denis Bouanga to score @3/1 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/2 bet365

Injury and Team News

Igor Jesus, Aaron Long, Adam Saldana and Lorenzo Dellavalle will not be in action for LAFC as they are injured.

Austin FC will miss out on the services of Brandon Vazquez, Diego Rubio and Osman Bukari. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 13

LAFC won: 7

Austin FC won: 4

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

LAFC predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Lloris (GK); Palencia, Porteous, Tafari, Segura, Hollingshead; Tillman, Choinière, Delgado; Son, Bouanga

Austin FC predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Stuver (GK); Djordjevic, Hines-Ike, Biro; Desler, Pereira, Dubersarsky, Gallagher; Taylor, Obrian, Wolff

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs need a win here and will come up with an entertaining battle. Los Angeles FC are likely to come out and defeat Austin FC in their upcoming MLS clash.

Prediction: LAFC 2-1 Austin FC

Telecast Details

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