Los Angeles Galaxy vs Austin FC Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer
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LA Galaxy were ahead of LAFC in their previous match thanks to a brace from Paintsil, but they ended up drawing the El Tráfico derby 2-2 against their rivals. The same result as the match before that, where LA Galaxy took the lead at home and then drew by the same score against San Diego FC. Even so, Vanney's team is in tenth place; they have a chance to snatch a play-in spot, but they can't afford to lose on Saturday.
LA Galaxy are still without Riqui Puig, and striker Marco Reus is doubtful due to illness. Nevertheless, with Paintsil and Joao Klauss leading the attack, the Los Angeles team has the tools to continue performing well offensively. Returning from injury in October and November, the Brazilian striker has already scored 4 goals; but the most important one will be the one he scores against Austin FC.
Austin FC had a 2026 season that represented a clear decline compared to their previous season; They just lost their fourth match of October, at home in Q2 Stadium, to Real Salt Lake.
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Los Angeles Galaxy vs Austin FC Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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19
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41 | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | -9 |
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26
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34 | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | -18 |
Los Angeles Galaxy and Austin FC Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 25, 2026 - Major League Soccer
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 17, 2026 - Major League Soccer
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1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 25, 2026 - Major League Soccer
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1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
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0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer
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3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 24, 2026 - Major League Soccer
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Aug 26, 2026 - Leagues Cup
Los Angeles Galaxy against Austin FC : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
17 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Apr 11, 2026 - Major League Soccer
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Austin FC v Los Angeles Galaxy last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Substitutes
N. Micovic
DefenderM. Yoshida
J. Aude
Calegari
J. Glesnes
MidfielderE. Wynder
T. Elgersma
L. Sanabria
B. Stuver
DefenderR. Thomas
O. Svatok
B. Hines-Ike
Z. Kolmanic
M. Djordjevic
MidfielderP. Placheta
M. Burton
ForwardC. Ramirez
Missing players
I. Parente
R. Puig
J. Bell
C. Applewhite
MidfielderE. Torres
Most goals and assists
Los Angeles Galaxy
Austin FC
J. Klauss
(9 Goals)
M. Uzuni
(9 Goals)
, 
C. Ramirez
(9 Goals)
M. Reus
(9 Assists)
F. Torres
(8 Assists)
Los Angeles Galaxy - Austin FC Key Points
- Austin FC generated a low xG of 0.84 in their match against Real Salt Lake
- Austin FC's last match had 15 total corner kicks
- LA Galaxy allowed 12 corner kicks in their previous match
- LAFC managed 21 shots against LA Galaxy in their previous match
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Our Los Angeles Galaxy vs Austin FC Prediction
LA Galaxy has improved in the last couple of months, adopting an attacking style of play, while their defense has been somewhat fragile and they are taking more risks at the back.
However, Austin FC is approaching 60 goals conceded this season, and 3 of the last 5 Austin FC-LA Galaxy matches ended with a 2-1 scoreline. This looks like a good opportunity to consider the Over.
Our prediction for LA Galaxy vs Austin FC is: Over 3.5 goals.
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