Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC Prediction: LAFC Hunt Victory to End Losing Run Against Los Verdes

• LAFC kickstarts their playoff phase seeking a second MLS title, winning their first in 2022

• Austin FC wrapped up the regular season, finishing with 47 points, good enough for sixth place 

Wednesday evening, Los Angeles FC will host Austin FC at BMO Stadium in Game 1 of the best-of-three series. These two confronted each other during match day 37, which saw The Verde and Black catalogue a 1-0 win on their home turf. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC.

Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC Betting Odds for Wednesday, October 29

The Asian handicap market bills the hosts as the favourites, LAFC -1 are priced at -134, while Austin FC +1 is priced at +107.

Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC Odds

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Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC Betting Prediction

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Steve Cherundolo and his colleagues achieved third place in the Western Conference. Throughout its eight-year club history, on six occasions, they have finished third place or better in the West. The Black and Gold Falcons prospered once again this term, winning 50 percent of their league's fixtures, capturing 17 wins, two off last year’s output. 

If LAFC are going to go on a deep run to chase down another MLS Cup, up top, the duo of Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min can’t go through a dry spell depositing goals. Bounga torched the opposing keepers in 2025, finding the back of the net on 24 occasions. The massive arrival of South Korea national football team member Son Heung-min made an instant impact, putting pen to paper in August. The former Tottenham employee registered nine goals and two assists through 10 MLS outings.

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Coming into this series as underdogs, Nico Estévez’s men will be tested, looking to halt their recent poor form, as they face a superior side. Austin FC has achieved only one victory in their previous five matches across all competitions. On Decision Day, The Verde and Black were upended by the San Jose Earthquakes, losing 2-1. 

After the conclusion of the regular season, Austin finished as one of the lowest scoring sides in the competition, averaging 1.10 goals per match, placing them 27th overall. Their leading goal-getter, Owen Wolff, is hoping to get his name on the scorer’s sheet once again as he’s riding a two-game goal-scoring streak. Along with his seven tallies, the 20-year-old managed to score seven goals himself.

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Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC - My Pick

Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC pick: Los Angeles FC -1 (-134) at BetRivers

Despite Austin FC getting the better of LAFC in their two previous clashes, we feel the hosts on Wednesday will be primed and ready to take the first game. BMO Stadium in 2025 proved to be a fortress during the regular season, with LAFC emerging victorious in 11 out of 17 home dates. Their defence plays a rigid style at home as well, only surrendering 13 goals, which will not favour the visitors, as stated above. Austin FC struggles to breach the opposing keeper with its modest attacking abilities.

Since Son Heung-min’s arrival in a Black and Gold Falcons kit, LAFC look as dangerous as their 2022 MLS Cup-winning side, only losing once when he graces the pitch. Look for the hosts to set the tone early in the first tilt of this best-of-three first-round series and win by a multiple scoreline.

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How to Watch Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC

• When: October 29, 10.30 p.m. ET

• Where: BMO Stadium

• TV: MLS Season Pass, Apple TV