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Austin vs LAFC Preview: Odds, Tips, & Prediction

Austin welcome LAFC to the Q2 Stadium in MLS action on Sunday, 22 March 2026, in what looks like an intriguing betting heat-up point as the season gathers momentum in the United States. With both sides capable of producing strong moments, there will be solid value in this tie for anyone trying to sharpen their betslip, especially when using the best operators in the USA. Austin and LAFC lock horns in a Western Conference clash this Sunday. The home side has started the season with a mixed bag of results, having lost twice, drawn once, and won once in their opening four games. The visitors, on the other hand, have started the campaign like a house on fire, and have a 100% record to their name so far.

published: 03-17-2026

Last updated: 03-17-2026

Thierry Henry
Nigel Naicker
Sports Betting Writer
Chad Nagel
Sports Betting & Casino Editor

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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

  1. Home: 9/4 (3.25) – 25% 

  2. Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 20%

  3. Away: 23/20 (2.15) – 55%

    Odds courtesy of FanDuel, subject to change.

Head-to-Head Record

  1. 03/11/25 – Austin FC 1 – 4 Los Angeles

  2. 30/10/25 – Los Angeles 2 – 1 Austin FC

  3. 13/10/25 – Austin FC 1 – 0 Los Angeles

  4. 15/03/25 – Los Angeles 0 – 1 Austin FC

  5. 19/09/24 – Los Angeles 1 – 1 Austin FC

Austin Current Form – LDWLL

The team from Austin have been struggling for form at the start of the season. They have only won once (vs DC United) in their previous five games. They drew to Minnesota United and lost to LAFC, Charlotte FC, and Real Salt Lake in that period. 

Key Players to watch

  • Facundo Torres
    Torres is a versatile forward who can play across the front three. The Uruguayan has two assists in his four starts this season. 
  • Jon Gallagher
    Gallagher is a reliable and experienced defender who is also capable of joining the attack. The man from the Republic of Ireland has one assist in his four games. 
  • Myrto Uzuni 
    The Albanian is an experienced forward who leads the line well for Austin. Uzuni has already opened his account in the league this season.

Austin Team News

Austin are in desperate need of a positive result after they continued their poor form from last season into this campaign. They will want to put on a performance after getting thrashed 4-1 by LAFC in this fixture a few months ago. 

LAFC Current Form – WWWW

Marc Dos Santos’ side have flown out of the blocks at the beginning of the season. The team from Los Angeles have won all four of their games. They kicked off the campaign with a victory over Inter Miami and went on to beat Houston Dynamos, FC Dallas, and St. Louis. 

Key Players to watch

  • Hugo Lloris
    The Frenchman is an experienced goalkeeper and has registered three clean sheets in the opening four games for LAFC. 
  • Son Heung-Min
    Son has two assists in four games this season. The former Spurs forward is a key part of the attack for his side.  
  • Stephen Eustaquio 
    The Canadian midfielder has been in excellent form at the start of the season. The 29-year-old has bagged three goal contributions in his three appearances. 

LAFC Team News

The side from California are playing some great football under Dos Santos. They are yet to concede a goal in the league in their opening four games, having scored eight goals without reply in those games. 

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Austin (4-4-2): Stuver, Gallagher, Svatok, Hines-Ike, Bell, Sanchez, Dubersarsky, Nelson, Torres, Rosales, Uzuni 

  2. LAFC (4-2-3-1): Lloris, Palencia, Porteous, Tafari, Segura, Eustaquio, Tilman, Delgado, Martínez, Son, Bouanga

Suggested Bets

The visitors are odds-on favourites to win this game. Here are some of the suggested bets if you are planning to bet on this MLS match:

  1. Both Teams to Score (Yes): Three of the last five games between Austin and LAFC have seen both teams find the back of the net. (2/1 with FanDuel)

  2. Under 2.5 Goals: Three of the previous five games between these sides have seen under 2.5 goals in the tie. (3/1 with FanDuel)

Value Bets

Check out these value bets below for an extra edge when taking your bets in this clash. 

  1. Son Heung-Min – Anytime Goal Scorer: Son has been in good form and is due a goal. (4/1 with FanDuel)

  2. LAFC to Win to Nil: LAFC have kept four clean sheets in their opening four games of the MLS. (3/1 with FanDuel)

Prediction: LAFC to Win 

It is set to be another entertaining clash in the MLS when Austin host LAFC. It is difficult to see anything other than an away victory, especially when you consider how these two sides have started the season and the quality of the visitors. Back LAFC to claim their fifth successive victory in a row in the league. 

Thierry Henry
Nigel NaickerSports Betting Writer

Nigel Naicker is a versatile sportswriter with extensive experience covering major global tournaments, including the Premier League, AFCON, and the Champions League. His knowledge stretches across soccer, UFC, cricket, and several other sports. In recent years, he has also expanded his expertise into sports gambling content and more specialised sporting niches.