Austin vs. Los Angeles in the Group Stage of the 2026 MLS kicks off at 00:45 GMT on 2026-03-22.
There is no recorded managerial head-to-head between Nico Estevez and M. Dos Santos.
Austin have 4 players sidelined: D. Pereira (Hamstring Injury), R. Taylor (Knee Injury), B. Vazquez (Knee Injury), O. Wolff (Groin Injury) while Los Angeles face 6 absences: L. Dellavalle (Knee Injury), J. Ebobisse (Leg Injury), S. Eustaquio (Leg Injury), Igor Jesus (Knee Injury), A. Long (Achilles Tendon Injury), J. Shaffelburg (Groin Injury).
Projected to use a four-defender base in 4-2-3-1, Austin should be met by Los Angeles's expected 4-2-3-1.
Last time out, J. Nelson registered the best mark for Austin - 7.2 - and M. Delgado did likewise for Los Angeles with an 7.7 score.
Austin were beaten 1-2 by Real Salt Lake, whereas Los Angeles secured a win 2-1 against Alajuelense.
Momentum favors Los Angeles (4-1-0) after Austin managed only 1-1-3 from 5 matches.
Los Angeles lead this rivalry - 9 wins from 15 matches versus Austin (who've won just 4 games), alongside 2 draws.
Our algorithm actually favours an away win: Los Angeles to win 2-1, despite Austin's 1-1-0 home form - Los Angeles's strong 1-0-0 record away with 2.00 goals/game does the trick.
Austin FC is going head to head with Los Angeles FC on 22/3/2026 00:45 GMT for the USA MLS. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Austin FC v Los Angeles FC H2H statistics!