Austin II vs Los Angeles FC II Prediction: Key Stats and Tips

Austin II welcome Los Angeles FC II to Parmer Filed on 8 June 2026 in an intriguing MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash between two sides who have started the campaign strongly but in very different ways. Austin II have been ruthless overall, winning eight of their 11 matches and putting themselves firmly in the promotion playoff picture.

Los Angeles FC II arrive with 21 points from 12 games and a more volatile profile: prolific going forward but leaky at the back, especially away from home. With both teams sitting in promotion spots within their respective conference tables, this fixture could have significant implications for seeding later in the year and will attract plenty of interest from MLS Next Pro betting followers looking for value angles on Austin II vs Los Angeles FC II.

Austin II vs Los Angeles FC II Key Stats

• Austin II have taken 25 points from 11 matches, winning 8 and losing only 3, with a +13 goal difference (22 scored, 9 conceded).
• The last five league meetings between these sides have produced two regulation-time wins for Austin II, two for Los Angeles FC II and one draw decided by penalties.
• Austin II average 2.1 goals scored per game this season, while Los Angeles FC II average 2.0, underlining strong attacking trends on both sides.

Austin II vs Los Angeles FC II — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 3 vs 6
• Points: 25 vs 21
• Goals For: 22 vs 22
• Goals Against: 9 vs 23
• Clean Sheets: Austin II 6 vs Los Angeles FC II 0

Austin II sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference with 25 points from 11 games, and their promotion status is already underlined by a description of “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)”. They have combined a potent attack (22 goals) with one of the stingiest defences in the competition, conceding just 9 times overall.

Los Angeles FC II, meanwhile, are 6th in the Eastern Conference on 21 points from 12 matches, also occupying a playoff position. Their numbers tell a very different story: 22 goals scored but 23 conceded, giving them a negative goal difference despite seven wins. At home they are strong, but away from home they have lost four of six, conceding 16 goals in those road fixtures. On paper, Austin II’s defensive solidity and overall balance give them the edge, particularly with home advantage.

Austin II vs Los Angeles FC II Key Matchups

Attacking Units vs Vulnerable Defences

With no individual scorer or assist data available, the matchup is best framed as Austin II’s collective attack against Los Angeles FC II’s fragile away defence. Austin II average 2.1 goals per game in league play, including 13 at home, and have failed to score in none of their fixtures so far. Los Angeles FC II concede an average of 3.0 goals per game away from home and 2.1 overall, and they have yet to keep a single clean sheet this season. That imbalance suggests sustained pressure from the hosts and multiple chances over 90 minutes.

Los Angeles FC II Pressing vs Austin II Game Management

Los Angeles FC II still carry threat: they score 2.0 goals per match on average, with a good spread of goals across all phases of the game. However, Austin II have kept six clean sheets and concede only 1.0 goals per game on average. If the visitors push numbers forward in search of goals, Austin II’s disciplined defensive record and capacity to strike both early and late in matches could prove decisive on transitions.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have developed a competitive mini-rivalry in MLS Next Pro, with tight contests and several games going beyond 90 minutes. Across the last five league meetings, both clubs have enjoyed big wins and suffered painful shootout defeats.

• 30 August 2025: Los Angeles FC II 1-0 Austin II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 33)
• 5 July 2025: Austin II 4-1 Los Angeles FC II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 22)
• 25 May 2024: Austin II 1-2 Los Angeles FC II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 14)
• 2 September 2023: Austin II 1-1 Los Angeles FC II (Austin II won 5-4 on penalties) (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 34)
• 7 August 2023: Los Angeles FC II 0-0 Austin II (Austin II won 4-3 on penalties) (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 28)

Austin II vs Los Angeles FC II Prediction

Evidence from this campaign points to Austin II as narrow favourites, particularly at Parmer Filed. They are in strong overall form, with eight wins from 11 and six clean sheets, and their defensive metrics are markedly superior. Los Angeles FC II’s away record is a concern: four defeats from six, 16 goals conceded and no clean sheets suggest they struggle to contain well-organised attacks on the road.

Head-to-head history is relatively balanced, but the trajectory in 2026 leans towards the hosts. Prediction metrics give Austin II and the draw a combined 90% probability, with only 10% assigned to an away win. With both sides carrying attacking threat, a game with at least two goals looks highly likely, but Austin II’s structure and defensive resilience should see them avoid defeat and likely edge a high-tempo contest.

Predicted Score: Austin II 2-1 Los Angeles FC II

Austin II League Form

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Los Angeles FC II League Form

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Austin II Possible Starting Lineup

Goalkeepers: C. Farrar, Nicolas Aristizabal; Defenders: J. Bery, D. Ciesla, A. Dashkovets, Vona Dievbiere, D. Dobruna, C. Moreno, S. Seiterle, R. Thomas, E. Watt; Midfielders: D. Abarca, Jorge Alastuey, C. Ayala, M. Badawiya, D. Barro, M. Burton, P. Cayelli, N. Che, A. González, Kenan Hot, L. Moncrief, M. Ruszel, Ervin Torres; Forwards: V. Danciutiu, Stefan Dobrijevic, L. Feliciano, A. Hale, I. Sall.

Austin II have a deep squad with multiple defensive and midfield options, which supports their strong clean sheet record and ability to control games. The presence of several specialist defenders and a large midfield group allows for tactical flexibility between a back four or a more conservative shape when protecting a lead, while a cluster of attackers gives them options to maintain intensity in the final third.

Los Angeles FC II Possible Starting Lineup

Goalkeepers: Cabral Carter, Liu Shaoziyang, J. Romero, E. Scally; Defenders: T. Babineau, C. Diaz, É. Díaz, L. Goodman, S. Minor-Kaplan, Kenny Nielsen, E. Ponciano, J. Santiago, G. Whitchurch; Midfielders: M. Evans, D. Guerra, L. Lambert, B. Moyado, Jude Terry, E. Villeda, G. Zambrano; Forwards: M. Aiyenero, Felix Gomez, C. Kosakoff, J. Machuca, N. Mardaresco, Tommy Mihalic, Sebastian Nava, D. Resich, E. Rodriguez, A. Wibowo.

Los Angeles FC II’s squad is youthful and attack-heavy, reflected in their strong scoring numbers but lack of clean sheets. With numerous forwards and attack-minded midfielders, they can rotate in the front line and maintain offensive pressure, but the defensive unit will need to be much more disciplined than it has been away from home if they are to contain Austin II’s 2.1 goals-per-game attack.

Austin II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Los Angeles FC II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Austin II:

• None reported.

Los Angeles FC II:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Austin II vs Los Angeles FC II

[Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:]

• Result Tip: Austin II or Draw (Double Chance). With Austin II given a 45% win probability and the draw also at 45%, against just 10% for Los Angeles FC II, the hosts are heavily favoured to avoid defeat. Their superior defence and strong overall record support a conservative double-chance angle. [No odds data available.]
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 Total Goals. Both teams average at least 2.0 goals scored per game, and the prediction advice highlights a +1.5 goals angle. Los Angeles FC II’s high concession rate, especially away, and Austin II’s 2.1 goals per match make at least two goals a logical expectation. [No odds data available.]
• Value Tip: Austin II Win & Over 1.5 Goals (Bet Builder). Austin II combine strong attacking output with a solid defence, while Los Angeles FC II are vulnerable on the road but still capable of contributing to the scoreline. For bettors seeking a higher-return angle, pairing a home win with over 1.5 goals aligns with both the double-chance recommendation and the offensive profiles of both sides. [No odds data available.]

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