LAFC vs Austin FC: Preview, predictions, team news
- LAFC take on Austin FC in Leagues Cup Round of 32 action
- The Black and Gold are one of the tournament favorites with their talented attacking unit
- A 1-1 draw was the result when the two sides last met back in June
Leagues Cup action rolls on this week as LAFC take on Western Conference foes Austin FC in Round of 32 play.
The Black and Gold climbed out of West Group 7 with a 3-0 victory over Liga MX's Club Tijuana even though they fell 2-2 (4-2 on penalties) to fellow MLS opposition Vancouver Whitecaps in the final group stage match. The 2022 MLS Cup champions are one of the tournament favorites and could very well go on to lift another title near the end of August.
Austin shocked just about everyone who tuned in to watch them take on Liga MX giants Monterrey and Pumas. The Verde and Black pulled off a 3-2 triumph over Pumas before taking down Rayados 2-0 to seal their place atop West Group 1.
Here's 90min's preview of LAFC vs Austin FC.
What time does LAFC vs Austin FC kick-off?
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Stadium: BMO Stadium
- Date: Wednesday 7 August
- Kick-off Time: 22:30 ET
LAFC vs Austin FC H2H record (Last Five Games)
- LAFC: 3 wins
- Austin FC: 1 win
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: Austin FC 1-1 LAFC (19 June 2024) - MLS
Current form (all competitions)
LAFC | Austin FC |
|---|---|
LAFC 2-2 Vancouver Whitecaps (2-4 on penalites) - 30/07/2024 | Monterrey 0-2 Austin FC - 30/07/2024 |
LAFC 3-0 Club Tijuana - 26/07/2024 | Pumas 2-3 Austin FC - 26/07/2024 |
Seattle Sounders 0-3 LAFC - 20/07/2024 | Austin FC 2-2 Charlotte FC - 20/07/2024 |
LAFC 1-1 Real Salt Lake - 17/07/2024 | FC Dallas 3-1 Austin FC - 17/07/2024 |
LAFC 1-5 Columbus Crew - 13/07/2024 | Austin FC 0-1 Seattle Sounders - 13/07/2024 |
How to watch LAFC vs Austin FC on TV and live stream
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You can watch all of the Leagues Cup 2024 action on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
LAFC team news
LAFC will be without midfielder Timothy Tillman as the USA international is recovering from a leg injury and is expected to return to action later this month.
LAFC predicted lineup vs Austin FC
LAFC predicted lineup vs Austin FC ( 4-3-3 ): Lloris; Palencia, Murillo, Long, Hollingshead; Bogusz, Sanchez, Atuesta; Olivera, Kamara, Bouanga.
Austin FC team news
New signing Osman Bukari is expected to be available for selection after being shown a second yellow card in the first half in the win over Pumas. Bukari was then suspended for the match vs Monterrey but should be back in the mix against LAFC.
Austin FC predicted lineup vs LAFC
Austin FC predicted lineup vs LAFC ( 4-2-3-1 ): Cleveland; Desler, Hedges, Hines-Ike, Guilherme; Ring, Pereira; Bukari, Driussi, Gallagher; Zardes.
LAFC vs Austin FC score prediction
LAFC head into this one as favorites, but it more than likely won't be a walk in the park for Steve Cherundolo's side. With Bukari back in the lineup for Austin alongside Sebastian Driussi and Gyasi Zardes, all signs are pointing to a close matchup at BMO Stadium
The Black and Gold will go on to prevail thanks to a goal from none other than Denis Bouanga to move one step closer to competing in next season's CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Prediction: LAFC 1-0 Austin FC