MLS Match Preview: Austin FC (12-12-8) vs. Los Angeles FC (17-7-8)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Q2 Stadium, Austin, TX

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT

Competition: MLS Regular Season, Round 33

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)

Weather Forecast (Austin, TX)

Kickoff Temp: ~82°F (28°C)

Conditions: Clear skies, humid

Wind: SSE at 6–9 mph

Impact: Warm evening; stamina and hydration could be factors

Injury Report

Austin FC:

Brandon Vázquez – knee (out, mid-October return)

Mikkel Desler – hip (out, late October)

Los Angeles FC:

Aaron Long – Achilles (out for season)

Igor Jesus – cruciate ligament (out until 2026)

Odin Thiago Holm – leg (out, late October)

Player Matchups

Austin FC

Myrto Uzuni: 6 goals, 2 assists – leading scorer.

Owen Wolff: 5 goals, 8 assists – versatile playmaker.

Brad Stuver (GK): All-Star caliber, 100+ saves this season.

Los Angeles FC

Denis Bouanga: 24 goals, 8 assists – MVP candidate.

Son Heung-Min: 8 goals in 9 matches since arrival.

Mark Delgado: 8 assists, midfield engine.

Key Battle: Bouanga & Son vs. Austin’s back line. LAFC’s attack is red-hot, while Austin’s defense has conceded 43 goals.

Team Records & Recent Form

Austin FC (12-12-8, 44 pts, -8 GD)

Last 5: L-L-W-L-W

Recent: Lost 1-3 vs St. Louis, beat Seattle 2-1, lost 1-3 at RSL

Los Angeles FC (17-7-8, 59 pts, +26 GD)

Last 5: W-W-W-W-W

Recent: Beat Toronto 2-0, Atlanta 1-0, St. Louis 3-0, RSL 4-1

Series History

All-time: LAFC lead 7W–3L–2D

Last meeting: Mar 15, 2025 – Austin 1, LAFC 0 (road upset)

2024: 1-1 draw in Austin, 1-1 draw in LA, LAFC won 2-0 in Leagues Cup

Betting Trends

Austin: 4-6 SU in last 10; 7 of last 10 matches over 2.5 goals

LAFC: 7-3 SU in last 10; 6 straight wins; 3 straight unders

H2H: Last 3 meetings under 2.5 goals.

MATCH ODDS

Austin FC + 165                Draw + + 240                     Los Angeles FC + 165

Over 2.5 – 135                   Under 2.5 + 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, October 11, 2025

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