Austin II vs Los Angeles FC II Prediction: Key Stats and Betting 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 one of the league’s most efficient outfits, sitting high in both their division and conference thanks to a potent attack and one of the stingiest defences around.

Los Angeles FC II arrive with a more chaotic profile: plenty of goals at both ends, a strong home record but a vulnerable away trend that will be tested in Texas. With Austin II on 25 points from 11 matches and LAFC II on 21 from 12, this fixture has early implications for MLS Next Pro play-off seeding and could shape the race in both the Frontier and Pacific Divisions.

Stats suggest a high-energy, attacking game: both sides average around two goals scored per match, but Austin II’s defensive numbers at league level are far superior. Combined with a recent head-to-head history packed with drama, extra time and even penalty shootouts, this meeting at Parmer Filed looks like one of the standout ties of the current MLS Next Pro round.

Austin II vs Los Angeles FC II Key Stats

• Austin II have taken 25 points from 11 league matches, winning 8 and losing only 3, with a +13 goal difference (22 scored, 9 conceded).
• The last meeting at Parmer Filed on 5 July 2025 ended Austin II 4-1 Los Angeles FC II in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 22.
• Austin II average 2.1 goals scored per match and 1.0 conceded across the campaign, while keeping 6 clean sheets in 11 fixtures.

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: 6 vs 0

In their conference standings, Austin II sit 3rd with 25 points from 11 matches, firmly inside the “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” zone. They have won 8 and lost just 3, scoring 22 and conceding only 9. That blend of attacking punch and defensive control has produced a +13 goal difference, one of the strongest profiles in the competition.

Los Angeles FC II are 6th in their conference with 21 points from 12 games, also occupying a confirmed play-off place. They match Austin II for goals scored (22) but have conceded 23, leaving them with a negative goal difference. The split between home and away form is stark: 5 wins and just 1 defeat at home, but 4 losses in 6 away matches, shipping 16 goals on the road. Against an Austin II side that scores freely and concedes little, that away fragility is a major concern.

Austin II vs Los Angeles FC II Key Matchups

Austin II attack vs Los Angeles FC II defence

Austin II’s attacking unit has been relentless this season, averaging 2.1 goals per match overall, with 13 goals at home at a rate of 2.2 per game. They have failed to score in none of their 11 fixtures, underlining a consistent threat. At Parmer Filed they have already produced a biggest home win of 4-1, showing their ability to pull away once they get on top.

Los Angeles FC II’s defence, particularly away from home, is under heavy scrutiny. They concede an average of 3.0 goals per match on their travels, with 18 allowed in 6 away games. Across the league campaign they have yet to keep a single clean sheet and have conceded in every minute band, with notable vulnerability early (five goals conceded between 0-15 minutes and another five between 16-30). Against an Austin II side that scores regularly in all phases of games, this matchup tilts strongly towards the home attack.

Midfield battle: Austin II control vs LAFC II transition threat

While individual midfield statistics are not broken down, team-level numbers paint a clear picture. Austin II’s overall defensive average of just 1.0 goal conceded per match, combined with 6 clean sheets, suggests a midfield that protects its back line well and limits high-quality chances. Their goals conceded at home (1.7 per game) are higher than away, but still within a manageable range given their scoring power.

LAFC II, by contrast, are built for transition. They average 2.0 goals for per match both home and away and have scored in 11 of 12 games, failing to find the net only once. Their goals are spread across the 16-75 minute range, with a particular spike between 16-30 minutes (6 goals) and strong output in the 46-75 window (8 goals). If their midfield can turn this into a fast, end-to-end contest, LAFC II have enough attacking punch to trouble even Austin II’s robust structure.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

The recent head-to-head record between Austin II and Los Angeles FC II has been remarkably balanced and dramatic, featuring home wins, away wins and two penalty shootouts. Across the last five competitive meetings in MLS Next Pro, Austin II have two wins in regulation, LAFC II have two, and one match was drawn before Austin II prevailed on penalties.

• 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 deserved favourites, particularly at home. They boast the better league position, superior goal difference and a defensive record that contrasts sharply with LAFC II’s porous back line. Austin II have also shown they can dominate this matchup at Parmer Filed, as underlined by the 4-1 victory on 5 July 2025.

However, LAFC II’s attacking numbers and an 80% form rating over their last five matches indicate they cannot be discounted. They score at a consistent 2.0 goals-per-game clip and have found the net 11 times in their last five outings, so they are more than capable of striking if Austin II switch off. Predictions data leans heavily towards the hosts not losing, with a combined 90% probability on home win or draw and only 10% on an away victory, and also expects at least two goals in the game. A high-scoring home success or a goal-filled draw looks the most plausible scenario.

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

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Austin II Possible Starting Lineup

C. Farrar; J. Bery, D. Ciesla, E. Watt, R. Thomas; D. Abarca, Jorge Alastuey, D. Barro, A. González; V. Danciutiu, Stefan Dobrijevic.

Austin II have a deep squad with multiple options across the back line and midfield. Goalkeepers C. Farrar and E. Lauta offer competition for the starting spot, while defenders such as J. Bery, D. Ciesla, E. Watt and R. Thomas provide a blend of youth and experience. In midfield, players like D. Abarca, Jorge Alastuey, D. Barro and A. González can help Austin II control possession and protect a defence that has already produced 6 clean sheets. Up front, attackers V. Danciutiu and Stefan Dobrijevic headline a group that has delivered 23 goals across the campaign.

Los Angeles FC II Possible Starting Lineup

Cabral Carter; T. Babineau, C. Diaz, L. Goodman, Kenny Nielsen; M. Evans, B. Moyado, Jude Terry, G. Zambrano; Tommy Mihalic, Sebastian Nava.

Los Angeles FC II also have a youthful but talented roster. At the back, defenders such as T. Babineau, C. Diaz, L. Goodman and Kenny Nielsen will be tasked with tightening up an away defence conceding 3.0 goals per game. In midfield, the likes of M. Evans, B. Moyado, Jude Terry and G. Zambrano offer energy and ball progression, key to launching the quick transitions that underpin LAFC II’s attacking style. Up front, attackers including Tommy Mihalic and Sebastian Nava headline a unit that has scored 24 league goals but must be more clinical to offset defensive frailties.

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 45% probability assigned to a home win and 45% to the draw, against only 10% for an away victory, the smart angle is to back the hosts not to lose, especially given LAFC II’s 4 defeats in 6 away games.
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 Total Goals. Both teams average at least 2.0 goals scored per match, and the prediction advice explicitly points to +1.5 goals. Previous meetings have produced scorelines such as 4-1, 2-1 and 1-1, supporting a bet on at least two goals in the game.
• Value Tip: Both Teams to Score. Austin II have failed to score in none of their 11 matches and LAFC II have scored in 11 of 12, while the visitors concede 3.0 goals per away match and have no clean sheets. That combination of strong attacks and leaky away defending makes BTTS an attractive value angle, even without explicit market odds listed.

How to Watch Austin II vs Los Angeles FC II

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• Spain: Movistar LaLiga
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• South America: ESPN / Disney+
• Africa: SuperSport

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