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LAFC vs Austin FC: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch 2021 MLS season today

LAFC faceAustin FC todayin the first game of the2021 MLS season. Check out how to watch the game, the match preview, information, predictions, and odds.

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Diego Rossi (left) and Jordan Harvey (right) of Los Angeles FC celebrate a goal. (Getty)
Diego Rossi (left) and Jordan Harvey (right) of Los Angeles FC celebrate a goal. (Getty)

LAFChostAustin FCin the opening round of the new 2021 MLS season today, April 17, 2021,at 6:00 PM (ET). Here, you willfind everythingthere is to know about this excitingsoccermatch,such as predictions, odds, storylines,and how to watch or live stream the game.

This will be their firstoverallmeeting. LAFC andAustin FChave never clashed beforein the MLS.The game will be played at 8:00PM(ET),at theBanc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. It promises to be anexciting match as they meet for the first time ever.

This will be the hostsdebut Major League Soccer game, and they will compete as a member of the Western Conference. Their home stadium will be Q2 Stadium in north-central Austin, where they were established in 2018.

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LAFC vs Austin FC: Match Information

Date:Saturday, April 17, 2021
Time: 8:00 PM (ET)
Location:Banc of California Stadium,Los Angeles

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LAFC vs Austin FC: Times by State in the US

ET: 6:00 PM
CT: 5:00 PM
MT: 4:00 PM
PT: 3:00 PM

LAFC vs Austin FC: Storylines

LAFCfinished the 2020 season in seventhplace of the Western Conferencewith 32points in 22 games. Thus, theyqualified for the2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, only to lose toSeattle Sounders FC 3-1 in the First round.

The Washington side featured in twoclub friendlies prior to the startof the 2021 MLS season on April 16. They clashed with New England Revolution, drawing twice 3-3, and 2-2. On the other hand, Austin FC played in six friendlies, triumphing in four, and losing in two.

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How To Watch Or Stream Live Free LAFC vs Austin FC in the U.S.

The 2021MLS Round 1 gamebetween LAFC andAustin FC,to be played today, at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, will be broadcasted onFoxsports.com,FOX Network,FOX Deportesin the United States.

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LAFC vs Austin FC: Predictions And Odds

All odds are in favorof the LAFC. FanDuel see them as the firm favorites to claim their first win this seasonand theyhavegiventhem -250odds. The away side Austin FC, meanwhile, have+500odds, while a tie would result in a +350payout.

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LAFC -250
Tie +350
Austin FC +500
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* Odds via FanDuel

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