Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 3/13/25, 3:45 PM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 3/13/25 at 7:20 PM in Major League Soccer Picks

After an encouraging start for MLS at Q2 Stadium, Austin FC lost on Matchday 2 and 3 of the MLS against the Timbers and Colorado Rapids, the score of 1-0 for or against occurring in Austin's first three games this season. Of course, Nico Estevez's team will want to revive their scoring output somewhat, as their lack of goals seems to have been a problem they've been carrying over since last season, with them having scored the fewest goals in the Western Conference with 39 in the 2024 MLS.

However, naturally, Los Angeles FC will be the favorite for Saturday's match when they host Austin FC at BMO Stadium. Los Angeles FC has just gotten their revenge on Columbus Crew by eliminating them from the CONCACAF Champions League, beating them 3-0 in the first leg and losing 2-1 in the second leg. Columbus Crew almost pulled off a tremendous comeback, but the 2-1 result wasn't enough to reverse the tie.

Gabonese striker Denis Bouanga scored two goals in the first leg and the last in the second leg. Like Austin FC, Los Angeles FC also had a 1-0 record in their first two MLS matches, but ultimately suffered a 5-2 defeat to the Seattle Sounders in their last visit. However, Los Angeles FC's schedule was much busier in February, as their match against Austin will be their seventh official match of 2025, starting on February 18.