Published Oct 31, 4:59am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 31, 4:59am ET
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Updated Oct 31, 4:59am ET
The Western Conference playoffs continue on Sunday evening, as LAFC bid to secure their spot in the second round when they take on Austin FC. Find our picks here.
The advantage is firmly with LAFC following the opening game in the series.
Nathan Ordaz scored the crucial winner in the opening game, but Austin FC would have taken plenty of positives in terms of how impactful their counter-attacking style of play was in California.
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| Austin FC | +285 |
| The Draw | +275 |
| LAFC | -115 |
There will be incredible pressure on Austin FC this week, as they bid to keep their playoff dreams alive.
However, it could be worth noting that they have now won just once across their last six competitive matches. But, their counter-attacking style of play caused major issues for LAFC in game one, and the high-flying hosts struggled to create clear scoring opportunities.
However, Austin FC have typically struggled in home matches this season, winning just seven of their 17 matches.
LAFC are undeniably one of the leading contenders in the Western Conference playoffs this season.
They have avoided defeat in all but one of their last eight matches, and despite struggling for openings in game one against Austin FC, they were still able to make their quality count.
LAFC have also been largely consistent in their away matches this season, losing just four of their 17 fixtures. That could be a key angle worth considering when making Austin FC vs. LAFC picks.
| TOTAL | Austin | LAFC | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Goals | 38 | 14 | 24 |
Austin FC's defensive approach caused issues for LAFC in game one. However, due to the quality that the visitors boast, it would be hard to overlook their chances of claiming victory in game two this weekend.
Therefore, an away victory is preferred when making Austin FC vs. LAFC picks.
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Pick
LAFC (-115)
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