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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 Los Angeles Galaxy side in an important clash at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Austin FC Preview
Austin FC are in 10th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side edged Portland Timbers to a narrow 1-0 victory this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Los Angeles Galaxy, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in excellent form this year. The hosts eased past Colorado Rapids by a 3-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Austin FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles Galaxy have a slight edge over Austin FC and have won four out of the last eight matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Austin FC's three victories.
- Austin FC were on a winless run of four matches on the trot against Los Angeles Galaxy before they secured a 2-0 victory at home against them in April this year.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have won their last 10 matches at home in the regular season of MLS in a run dating back to May this year. They have scored multiple goals in all of these games.
- Austin FC have kept a clean sheet away from home in their last six matches in the regular season of MLS.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Austin FC Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy have been exceptional over the past year and have exceeded expectations so far this season. Riqui Puig scored a brace in his previous game and will look to replicate his heroics this weekend.
Austin FC have not been at their best this season and have a mountain to climb this season. Los Angeles Galaxy are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 4-1 Austin FC
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Austin FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles Galaxy to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles Galaxy to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Riqui Puig to score - Yes
