Austin FC hosts the Los Angeles FC at Q2 Stadium in a pivotal MLS Western Conference showdown. Both clubs are tied on 26 points and sit on the playoff line, making this a high-stakes fixture with postseason implications.
Match Details
| Fixture | Austin FC vs LAFC |
| Date | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM PT |
| Venue | Q2 Stadium, Austin, TX |
| Broadcast | MLS Season Pass on Apple TV |
| Head-to-Head | LAFC leads 7W–3L–2D in 12 meetings |
Current Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Points | Last 5 Matches |
| Austin FC | 7–8–5 | 26 pts (9th West) | D–L–W–W–L |
| LAFC | 7–5–5 | 26 pts (7th West) | W–L–L–D–L |
Austin FC are unbeaten in 6 straight home matches across all competitions.
LAFC are winless in 4 straight MLS games and have only 1 road win in 2025.
Tactical Breakdown
Austin FC
Strengths: Defensive solidity at home, set-piece threat
Key Players:
Brandon Vázquez: 8 goals in 21 appearances – focal point of attack
Brad Stuver: 7 clean sheets – tied 4th in MLS
Injuries/Suspensions:
Myrto Uzuni (injured)
Nicky Beloko (not eligible until July 24)
Los Angeles FC
Strengths: Wing play, transition offense
Key Players:
Denis Bouanga: 13 goals, 6 assists – MLS All-Star and top scorer
Javairô Dilrosun: New signing from Club América – creative winger
Injuries/Suspensions:
Olivier Giroud (transferred to Lille)
Hugo Lloris, Maxime Chanot (injured)
Key Matchups to Watch
| Duel | Edge |
| Vázquez vs. Long/Segura | Austin – aerial and hold-up play |
| Bouanga vs. Desler | LAFC – pace and finishing |
| Stuver vs. LAFC attack | Austin – elite shot-stopping at home |
Advanced Stats Snapshot
| Metric | Austin FC | LAFC |
| Goals Scored | 15 (last in West) | 27 |
| Goals Conceded | 23 | 21 |
| Clean Sheets | 7 | 5 |
| Road Record | 4W–2L–4D | 1W–4L–3D |
MATCH ODDS
Austin FC + 170 Draw + 220 Los Angeles FC + 140
Over 2.5 – 110 Under 2.5 – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 4, 2025
