LA Galaxy vs Austin FC Prediction: Despite the odds, trust LA Galaxy

Two teams in the western conference face each other in the round 9 of the MLS campaign here. LA Galaxy will be facing Austin FC in the DIgnity Health Sports Park for the 5th time throughout their history. LA Galaxy are coming off 3 losses in a row here and Austin FC are also coming off a 4 match winless streak. Both teams are in dire need of a good result here as they are among the poor teams this season. Austin are 10th in the western conference, while LA Galaxy are 13th with just 5 points separating both clubs.

LA Galaxy have been poor all season up till this point and their result is proof of that. They are still without a win after playing 7 matches already this season. Overall, their record is 3 draws and 4 defeats. They are currently 13th in the western conference table, with 3 points from 7 matches and their goal ratio is 5:12.

Their last match ended in a 3-2 defeat against Los Angeles FC at home. Both teams had a bright start to the match, scoring one goal each in the first half. Carlos Vela scored in the 22nd minute to put Los Angeles FC ahead and in the 41st minute Tyler Boyd equalised for LA Galaxy. However in the second half, Los Angeles were unmatched, scoring 2 quick goals in the 68th and 70th minute. And LA Galaxy were only able to pull one back in the 84th minute through Marky Delgado’s effort. According to statistics, LA Galaxy had 66% possession, 5 shots on target and 9 corner kicks.

Team streak: losses (3), no wins (7), without a clean sheet (3), first to concede (4/5), more than 4.5 cards (5/5), more than 10.5 corners (5/6).

Austin FC are in a similar dilemma as the hosts but they have managed to get 2 wins earlier this season. Overall Austin FC have 2 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in 7 matches played. Austin FC are also higher on the table compared to their opponents here. They are currently in 10th position, with 8 points from 7 matches played and their goal ratio is 6:10. Austin FC played a goalless draw with Vancouver Whitecaps in their last match. Despite creating numerous chances, both sides failed to convert them. According to statistics, Austin FC were more superior than the opposition, as they had 57% possession, 7 shots on target and 6 corner kicks at the end of 90 minutes.

Team streak: no wins (4), less than 2.5 goals (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (8/10).

LA Galaxy and Austin FC have met 4 times before now. LA Galaxy have won 3 of those meetings and Austin FC have won just 1.

• LA Galaxy (4-1-4-1): Jonathan Klinsmann, Calegari, Jalen Neal, Chris Mavinga, Raheem Edwards, Gaston Brugman, Tyler Boyd, Marky Delgado, Riqui Puig, Memo Rodriguez, Javier Hernandez.
• Austin FC (4-2-3-1): Brad Stuver, Nick Lima, Alexander Ring, Leo Vaisanen, Jon Gallagher, Owen Wolff, Daniel Pereira Gil, Emiliano Rigoni, Sebastian Driussi, Diego Fagundez, Maximilliano Urruti.

The form of both teams makes it almost impossible to pick a winner. But LA Galaxy put in a strong performance in their last match against Los Angeles FC despite the loss. If they put in a similar performance here, they might get the win they desperately need. Austin FC are away from home against a desperate LA Galaxy side. I believe LA Galaxy should earn at least a draw in this fixture.

• Bet on Home Win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.7 Odds
• Bet on 1st Half Under 1.5 Goals at 1.61 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 1-0 at 5.8 Odds