Austin FC — Los Angeles FC : Match Preview and Prediction for October 13,2025

Austin FC’s Recent Struggles

Alright, folks, let’s take a look at Austin FC. What do we see? Three consecutive defeats. The team is in a significant downturn, with their defense being particularly concerning.

Defensive Vulnerability

In their last three matches, Austin FC has conceded eight goals. Eight! It’s been a leaky defense. Their most recent game was a 1:3 loss to St. Louis CITY, preceded by a 1:2 Cup final defeat to Nashville. The backline is clearly under immense pressure.

Home Form and Key Attacking Talent

However, don’t write them off just yet. At home, Austin FC transforms. They average 1.8 goals per game on their home turf, which is a significant statistic. They boast the young and dynamic Owen Wolff, who has been a driving force in their attack. It’s no surprise he made the ‘ 22 Under 22’ list and leads the team in goal contributions.

Significant Squad Depletions

A crucial factor is their personnel losses, which once again hit their defense hard. Defenders Julio Cascante and Oleksandr Svatok have departed for international duty – these are key players in their backline. Add to this the absence of their top scorer, Myrto Uzuni, and you have a team that will struggle to find its attacking rhythm while being even more defensively exposed.

Los Angeles FC’s Key Absences

Now, let’s turn our attention to Los Angeles FC. Yes, they also have significant absences! Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min have left for international duty. These two alone accounted for 32 of the team’s 63 goals this season. It might seem like a disaster, but look at what happened in their last match.

Resilience and Squad Depth

Without their stars, Los Angeles FC comfortably defeated Toronto FC 2:0. Jeremy Ebobisse and Frankie Amaya found the net. LA defender Sergi Palencia explicitly stated that these players would start for any team, highlighting the depth of their squad. Their attacking potential remains intact.

Systematic Attacking Prowess

Overall, the team is the third most prolific in the entire league, with 63 goals scored. The system is functioning effectively, not just individual performers. Their Expected Goals (xG) metric against Toronto was 3.10, meaning they created chances for over three goals even without their key players. The machine keeps running.

Fatigue Factor

However, there’s one caveat. For Los Angeles FC, this will be their third game in eight days. Palencia himself mentioned a slight fatigue. Fatigue primarily impacts defensive concentration, which could open up opportunities for their opponents.