"Although LAFC might have eventually settled for a bronze medal finish in the Western Conference this month, the Falcons are regarded as a standout play-off contender and they will be confident of claiming a first-leg advantage here. While Austin might have dragged themselves over the finishing line this season, Thursday's guests have continued to show some glaring issues and Nico Estevez's men face a heavyweight challenge in California."
"Last seen at the BMO Stadium securing a routine 2-0 victory against Toronto earlier in the month, LAFC suffered just a single defeat from any of their final eight regular-season showdowns. Signing off September with a stellar 3-0 romp against St. Louis, Los Angeles are pencilled in as a standout contender here and they will be looking to make a play-off statement here."
Los Angeles will host Austin at BMO Stadium in the early hours of Thursday for the playoff first leg. LAFC finished third in the Western Conference and are regarded as a standout play-off contender aiming to secure a first-leg advantage. Austin scraped into the playoffs but continue to display glaring issues under Nico Estevez and face a heavyweight challenge in California. LAFC have strong recent home form, winning their last three home MLS matches by an aggregate 7-1 and recording back-to-back clean sheets at BMO Stadium for the first time since July. Son Heung-min has enjoyed a sensational start to life in the United States after leaving Tottenham.
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