Published Oct 9, 3:50am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 9, 3:50am ET
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Updated Oct 9, 5:19am ET
The penultimate round of games in the Western Conference are set for this weekend, as LAFC bid to move to the top of the standings with a game to spare.
They have recorded wins in their last seven in the MLS. Austin FC are also chasing vital points, as they aim to avoid dropping into the wild-card round. You can find our Austin FC vs. LAFC picks here.
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| LAFC | TBA |
LAFC are ending the season with a committed run for top spot in the Western Conference standings.
The Californian side have recorded victories in each of their last seven matches in the MLS, and they have excelled defensively in recent outings after keeping clean sheets in their last three.
Their latest outing ended in a 2-0 home success against Toronto FC, with Jeremy Ebobisse and Frankie Amaya netting the efforts.
The pressure will be increasing on Austin FC, as they bid to avoid dropping into the wild-card round.
A key reason for their struggles has been their recent form, following three consecutive losses. In fact, the Western Conference side have suffered defeats in all matches over that period across all competitions.
Austin's latest defeat occurred at home last Saturday, as they suffered a 3-1 loss against St. Louis. Oleksandr Svatok netted the only goal for the hosts in the defeat.
| TOTAL | Austin FC | LAFC | DRAWS | |
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| MLS Games | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Goals | 34 | 12 | 22 |
LAFC will be without many of their key stars due to international commitments this weekend.
However, that was no major issue in their recent 2-0 win against Toronto FC. Their dominant defensive record, coupled with their reliable offensive output, will once again make them the solid win angle when making Austin FC vs. LAFC picks this weekend.
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