Austin FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Austin FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy — MLS at Q2 Stadium.
- Austin FC 34 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Los Angeles Galaxy 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Tori Penso (USA)
- Assistant 1 Brooke Mayo (USA)
- Assistant 2 Kathryn Nesbitt (USA)
24 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 9.2 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Apr | Internacional CF Miami | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Mar | Los Angeles FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Charlotte FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Mar | D.C. United SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Austin FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Mar | Portland Timbers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 01 Mar | Charlotte FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Austin FC | Los Angeles Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Position | #26 |
| 34 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 8 / 10 / 16 | W / D / L | 11 / 11 / 12 |
| 42 | Scored | 50 |
| 65 | Conceded | 57 |
| -23 | GD | -7 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 24% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
Austin FC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Austin FC are 29th (34 pts). Los Angeles Galaxy are 26th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Austin FC
0-15
5/6
16-30
4/6
31-45
3/5
46-60
5/11
61-75
5/10
76+
14/17
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
6/9
16-30
5/6
31-45
9/12
46-60
6/8
61-75
4/6
76+
10/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Austin FC
| Christian Ramirez | 9 G | 2 A |
| Myrto Uzuni | 9 G | 1 A |
Los Angeles Galaxy
| Klauss | 10 G | |
| Marco Reus | 8 G | 11 A |
| Gabriel Pec | 5 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Austin FC and Los Angeles Galaxy has kicked off!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Austin FC is showing some good football. However, Austin FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' Klauss has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 4 goals to his name this season.
- 20' Los Angeles Galaxy has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 24' Mauricio Cuevas was booked on 24.
- 29' Austin FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 29.
- 30' Ilie Sanchez makes way for Besard Sabovic at the 30 minute mark. A tactical switch from Austin FC.
- 34' Maya Yoshida does the damage! The net is bulging and Los Angeles Galaxy surge ahead!
- 39' USA international Elijah Wynder has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' Edwin Cerrillo picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 47' Jon Gallagher has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 32 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Besard Sabovic on 52.
- 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 61' Time for substitution for Austin FC. Jon Gallagher is replaced by Mikkel Desler.
- 62' John Nelson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Miki Yamane on 62 minute.
- 67' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 69' Greg Vanney is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
- 71' Carlos Garces gets the nod from Los Angeles Galaxy. He replaces Julian Aude and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' Fresh legs for Los Angeles Galaxy! Elijah Wynder comes on to replace Marco Reus.
- 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Guilherme Biro.
- 78' Assisted by Carlos Garces with the perfectly-timed delivery and Erik Thommy makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 78' The supporters are chanting for CJ Fodrey. He replaces Christian Ramirez on 78 minute.
- 79' The Austin FC bench stirs into life. Joseph Rosales is withdrawn and Daniel Pereira gets his opportunity.
- 83' A tactical swap from Los Angeles Galaxy — Harbor Miller on, Gabriel Pec off on 83 minutes.
- 85' GOAL! Myrto Uzuni fires home to make it 1-2!
- 89' J.T. Marcinkowski was booked on 89.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Erik Thommy on 90 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Los Angeles Galaxy take all three points.
Lineups
Austin FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
6
Ilie Sanchez ↓ Besard Sabovic 30'
-
21
Christian Ramirez ↓ CJ Fodrey 78'
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 10
-
17
Jon Gallagher ↓ Mikkel Desler 61'
- 29
- 11
-
30
Joseph Rosales ↓ Daniel Pereira 79'
- 20
Bench
-
14
Besard Sabovic ↑ 30'
-
3
Mikkel Desler ↑ 61'
- 16
-
7
Jayden Nelson ↑ 61'
- 15
-
8
Daniel Pereira ↑ 79'
- 12
-
19
CJ Fodrey ↑ 78'
- 35
Coach
Nico Estevez
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 4
-
18
Marco Reus ↓ Elijah Wynder 72'
- 27
- 12
-
2
Miki Yamane ↓ John Nelson 62'
- 6
- 15
-
3
Julian Aude ↓ Carlos Garces 71'
-
11
Gabriel Pec ↓ Harbor Miller 83'
- 19
-
8
Lucas Sanabria ↓ Klauss 62'
Bench
-
99
Klauss ↑ 62'
-
14
John Nelson ↑ 62'
- 1
- 16
- 20
-
25
Carlos Garces ↑ 71'
- 24
-
26
Harbor Miller ↑ 83'
-
22
Elijah Wynder ↑ 72'
Coach
Greg Vanney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dejan Joveljic | 4 |
| Javier Hernandez | 4 |
| Riqui Puig | 2 |
| Myrto Uzuni | 2 |
| Owen Wolff | 1 |
| Moussa Djitte | 1 |
| Sergi Roberto | 1 |
| Michael Barrios | 1 |
Head to Head
Austin FC Form
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2026-04-11
Austin FC
1–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2026-04-05
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Minnesota United FC
L
2026-03-22
Portland Timbers
1–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
D
2026-03-15
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Sporting Kansas City
L
2026-03-08
Colorado Rapids SC
4–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2026-03-01
Los Angeles Galaxy
3–0
Charlotte FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
Austin FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
I would bet for:
Austin FC or Los Angeles Galaxy 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Los Angeles Galaxy win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Austin FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Los Angeles Galaxy
63%
Austin FC or Los Angeles Galaxy
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Los Angeles Galaxy win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
8%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Austin FC
| Handicap | Austin FC covers | Push | Los Angeles Galaxy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Austin FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

