Austin FC vs LA Galaxy: Prediction and 3 things to know for MLS match

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 04: Joseph Rosales #30 of Austin FC controls the ball whilst under pressure from Tadeo Allende #21 of Inter Miami CF during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Austin FC at Nu Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Tomas Diniz Santos/Getty Images) (Tomas Diniz Santos/Getty Images) It’s simultaneously the end of one tough stretch and the beginning of another Saturday for Austin FC when it hosts the Los Angeles Galaxy. The Verde & Black close out three straight matches — LAFC and Inter Miami being the previous two — against some of the higher-profile teams in MLS, while beginning a span where they will play five times in 14 days.

(Austin FC has two consecutive midweek games, including Tuesday’s U. S. Open Cup opener at Louisville.

) Here are three things to know about the match and a prediction as Austin FC (1-2-3, 6 points) tries to pick up its second win of the season. Is Austin FC getting healthy? With what lies ahead, Austin FC seems to be getting healthy at the right time.

Austin FC coach Nico Estévez said Thursday during his weekly news conference that Dani Pereira could be available to face the Galaxy, and the midfielder wasn’t listed on the league’s weekly injury report Friday night. While it’s doubtful Pereira would start, he’ll be a solid option off the bench in the second half. Estévez also noted that midfielder Facundo Torres isn’t being hampered by the groin injury he suffered Saturday during a 2-2 draw at Miami.