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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Austin FC take on an impressive New York City FC side in an important encounter at the Q2 Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Austin FC vs New York City FC Preview
Austin FC are currently in 10th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and are yet to hit their stride this season. The hosts slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sporting Kansas City in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
New York City FC, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference league table and have been impressive this year. The away side eased past CF Montreal by a 2-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Austin FC vs New York City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Austin FC and New York City FC have played out only one match against each other in all competitions, with the only game played between the two teams ending in a draw.
- Austin FC have played a total of 134 matches in all competitions since their MLS debut in 2021 but are set to play their first-ever game against New York City FC in the league this weekend.
- Austin FC have won only one of their last seven matches in MLS and have failed to score more than one goal in all these games.
- New York City FC have lost only two matches on the trot away from home in MLS after a run of three such victories in the competition.
Austin FC vs New York City FC Prediction
New York City FC have come into their own this season and will be intent on proving their mettle in this fixture. Alonso Martinez scored two impressive goals against CF Montreal last week and will look to repeat the feat this weekend.
Austin FC have struggled so far in MLS and will be up against another daunting test on Saturday. New York City FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Austin FC 1-3 New York City FC
Austin FC vs New York City FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: CF Montreal to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Alonso Martinez to score - Yes
