This match marks the second encounter between the teams this season, with Austin having secured a 1-0 victory in their previous meeting.

Austin's offensive efforts are bolstered by key players like Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wolff, who are in good recent form.

LAFC's top scorer Denis Bouanga has contributed 24 goals and 8 assists, while Austin's Myrto Uzuni has 6 goals and 2 assists.

LAFC enters the game on a three-match winning streak of shutouts, showcasing their strong defensive performance.

Over their last 10 games, LAFC has been more dominant, averaging 2.4 goals per game and allowing only 0.9, compared to Austin's 1.8 goals allowed.

Austin FC has a balanced conference record of 10-10-6 and performs well offensively in games with multiple goals, holding a 6-1-1 record when scoring at least two.

Injuries are impacting Austin, with key players Jimmy Farkarlun, Micah Aiden Burton, and Brandon Vazquez out, while LAFC has no reported absences.

LAFC boasts a strong offensive record, with a 13-7-6 conference mark and a remarkable 7-0-2 in games where they score three or more goals.