Los Angeles Galaxy vs Austin FC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Austin FC — MLS at Dignity Health Sports Park.
- Los Angeles Galaxy 19 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Austin FC 18 games · 17 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Austin FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 19 Sep | Portland Timbers | A | 2–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | Los Angeles FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Sep | St. Louis City | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Portland Timbers | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Houston Dynamo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Sep | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Toronto FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles Galaxy | Austin FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | Position | #29 |
| 22 | Points | 17 |
| 19 | Played | 18 |
| 5 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 4 / 5 / 9 |
| 24 | Scored | 22 |
| 29 | Conceded | 36 |
| -5 | GD | -14 |
| 1.16 | PPG | 0.94 |
| 26% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
Austin FC this season
Los Angeles Galaxy are 27th (22 pts). Austin FC are 29th (17 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/8
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/4
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Austin FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
6/13
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Los Angeles Galaxy
| Gabriel Pec | 5 G | 4 A |
| Klauss | 5 G |
Austin FC
| Myrto Uzuni | 6 G | |
| Christian Ramirez | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Los Angeles Galaxy kicks off things out of here…
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 8' Controversy at the stadium! Gaston Brugman argues furiously but the card stands.
- 13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 14' A meaty challenge results in booking for Riqui Puig on 14.
- 19' It looks surprising Austin FC does not make any changes. Julio Cascante has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 24' Austin FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 26' Austin FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 30' Daniel Pereira catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 30.
- 31' What composure from Gabriel Pec! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 36' The 31-year-old Brendan Hines-Ike has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gyasi Zardes, as he is very good at scoring at Dignity Health Sports Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 46' Osman Bukari is replacing Brendan Hines-Ike for the Austin FC side.
- 49' Julio Cascante catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 49.
- 54' 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.
- 55' GOAL! Sebastian Driussi scores on 55. Assisted by Osman Bukari
- 60' Marky Delgado is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 62' It’s gonna be a card for Novak Micovic.
- 67' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 70' The Austin FC bench stirs into life. Jhojan Valencia is withdrawn and Alexander Ring gets his opportunity.
- 71' Time for substitution for Los Angeles Galaxy. Marky Delgado is replaced by Edwin Cerrillo.
- 76' Magnificent from Dejan Joveljic! That is 64 goals in 246 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' Fresh legs for Austin FC! Owen Wolff comes on to replace Jader Obrian.
- 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 87' Poor challenge from Owen Wolff. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 87' Los Angeles Galaxy manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Diego Fagundez is hanging Joseph Paintsil on the field on 87 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Dejan Joveljic on 90 minutes earns him a card. Los Angeles Galaxy will be frustrated.
- 90' Gyasi Zardes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel Pereira at the 90 minute mark.
- 2-1 the final result. Austin FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 5
- 10
- 77
-
8
Marky Delgado ↓ Edwin Cerrillo 71'
-
9
Dejan Joveljic ↓ Miguel Berry 90'
- 28
- 2
- 14
-
11
Gabriel Pec ↓ Julian Aude 90'
- 25
Bench
-
7
Diego Fagundez ↑ 87'
- 15
-
20
Edwin Cerrillo ↑ 71'
- 35
-
27
Miguel Berry ↑ 90'
-
3
Julian Aude ↑ 90'
- 52
- 24
- 19
Coach
Greg Vanney
Austin FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 18
- 1
- 10
- 4
- 21
- 17
- 29
-
11
Jader Obrian ↓ Owen Wolff 81'
-
6
Daniel Pereira ↓ Gyasi Zardes 90'
- 5
Bench
- 2
- 30
-
9
Gyasi Zardes ↑ 90'
- 16
- 13
-
8
Alexander Ring ↑ 70'
-
7
Osman Bukari ↑ 46'
- 23
-
33
Owen Wolff ↑ 81'
Coach
Josh Wolff
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Javier Hernandez | 4 |
| Dejan Joveljic | 4 |
| Riqui Puig | 2 |
| Myrto Uzuni | 2 |
| Michael Barrios | 1 |
| Maya Yoshida | 1 |
| Emiliano Rigoni | 1 |
| Erik Thommy | 1 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2024-10-06
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–1
Austin FC
W
2024-10-03
Colorado Rapids SC
1–3
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2024-09-22
Los Angeles Galaxy
4–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
W
2024-09-19
Portland Timbers
4–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2024-09-15
Los Angeles Galaxy
4–2
Los Angeles FC
W
2024-09-01
St. Louis City
2–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.04
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Austin FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Los Angeles Galaxy win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles Galaxy or Draw
79%
Draw or Austin FC
44%
Los Angeles Galaxy or Austin FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Los Angeles Galaxy win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 0
5.3%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles Galaxy
| Handicap | Los Angeles Galaxy covers | Push | Austin FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 21% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Austin FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.