Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC — MLS at Banc of California Stadium.
- Los Angeles FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Austin FC 15 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Austin FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 May | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 May | Philadelphia Union | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 May | Minnesota United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | FC Cincinnati | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Apr | Sporting Kansas City | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Los Angeles FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 May | Real Salt Lake | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 May | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Apr | Houston Dynamo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | D.C. United SC | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles FC | Austin FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #29 |
| 24 | Points | 14 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 7 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 3 / 5 / 7 |
| 24 | Scored | 19 |
| 17 | Conceded | 31 |
| +7 | GD | -12 |
| 1.60 | PPG | 0.93 |
| 47% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
Austin FC this season
Los Angeles FC are 20th (24 pts). Austin FC are 29th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
4/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Austin FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
4/12
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Los Angeles FC have kicked off against Austin FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The 32-year-old Julio Cascante has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 13' GOAL! Ruben Gabrielsen scores on 13.
- 18' A quiet spell here at Banc of California Stadium. Austin FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 28' Kellyn Acosta is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Austin FC so far.
- 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Josh Wolff will be considering his options from the bench.
- 37' Jhojan Valencia has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 37.
- 38' A moment of madness from Kellyn Acosta on 38 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Los Angeles FC will be frustrated.
- 39' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kellyn Acosta.
- 40' Rodney Redes was booked on 40.
- 45' Francisco Ginella has so much to prove this time. He replaces Latif Blessing on 45 minute.
- 46' Los Angeles FC make a change. Daniel Musovski trudges off to be replaced by Cristian Arango on 46 minutes.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Latif Blessing has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 61' Austin FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 63' A moment of madness from Jesus Murillo on 63 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Los Angeles FC will be frustrated.
- 64' It is a substitution in Austin FC team. Gavin Wolff is replaced by Ethan Finlay on 64 minute.
- 69' Los Angeles FC ring the changes. Kwadwo Opoku has done his job and it is now time for Brian Rodriguez to step up.
- 74' Los Angeles FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Austin FC backline.
- 75' The whistle greets Zan Kolmanic as he departs to be replaced by Jon Gallagher.
- 76' The whistle greets Nick Lima as he departs to be replaced by Kipp Keller.
- 80' Diego Fagundez is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 85' Poor challenge from Brad Stuver. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 86' What composure from Carlos Vela! The Mexico international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 89' Austin FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' The whistle greets Diego Fagundez as he departs to be replaced by Danny Hoesen.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Los Angeles FC 1-2 Austin FC.
Lineups
Los Angeles FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 6
- 10
- 7
- 23
- 25
- 16
- 11
- 29
-
22
Kwadwo Opoku ↓ Brian Rodriguez 69'
-
3
Jesus Murillo ↓ Mamadou Fall 69'
Bench
-
9
Cristian Arango ↑ 46'
- 77
- 44
-
17
Brian Rodriguez ↑ 69'
-
8
Francisco Ginella ↑ 45'
- 26
-
5
Mamadou Fall ↑ 69'
Coach
Steven Cherundolo
Austin FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Nick Lima ↓ Kipp Keller 76'
-
14
Diego Fagundez ↓ Danny Hoesen 90'
- 37
- 18
- 1
- 8
- 7
- 4
-
23
Zan Kolmanic ↓ Jon Gallagher 75'
-
33
Gavin Wolff ↓ Ethan Finlay 64'
- 5
Bench
-
9
Danny Hoesen ↑ 90'
- 31
- 16
-
13
Ethan Finlay ↑ 64'
-
22
Felipe Martins ↑ 64'
-
17
Jon Gallagher ↑ 75'
- 2
- 11
-
15
Kipp Keller ↑ 76'
Coach
Josh Wolff
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Denis Bouanga | 5 |
| Cristian Arango | 4 |
| Diego Fagundez | 3 |
| Maximiliano Urruti | 2 |
| Kwadwo Opoku | 2 |
| Jose Cifuentes | 2 |
| Carlos Vela | 2 |
| Jader Obrian | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.03
Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Austin FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Austin FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Austin FC
47%
Los Angeles FC or Austin FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Austin FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9%
1 – 0
8.4%
3 – 1
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
3 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.6%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC
| Handicap | Los Angeles FC covers | Push | Austin FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 22% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Austin FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.