St. Louis City II
Austin II
Austin II
St. Louis City II
Austin II
St. Louis City II
Austin II
St. Louis City II
St. Louis City II
Austin II
Team Overview
In their last match, St. Louis City II faced Minnesota United II in the MLS Next Pro, where they suffered a disappointing 2-5 defeat. This loss marked a setback for the team, which will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming fixture against Austin II.
Team Overview
Austin II secured a solid 2-1 victory over Sporting KC II in their latest MLS Next Pro encounter. This win continues their strong form, and they will aim to maintain their momentum as they travel to face St. Louis City II.
In a decisive encounter, Austin II secured a 2-0 victory over St. Louis City II, showcasing their offensive prowess early in the match. J. Alastuey was the standout performer, scoring both goals in the first half, demonstrating his ability to capitalize on opportunities.
The match began with a missed penalty from Alastuey, but he quickly redeemed himself by netting his first goal in the 34th minute, putting Austin II firmly in control. St. Louis struggled to find their rhythm, managing only a handful of shots while Austin maintained a strong attacking presence.
In the second half, Austin II continued to press, with V. Danciutiu adding a third goal in the 69th minute, assisted by Alastuey, further solidifying their dominance. St. Louis City II faced additional challenges as they were reduced to ten men following a red card for O. Jorgensen in the 73rd minute, complicating their efforts to mount a comeback.
Despite a valiant effort, St. Louis could not break through Austin's defense, ending the match without a goal. The final whistle confirmed Austin II's victory, a testament to their tactical execution and resilience on the road.
St. Louis City II has struggled recently, losing 4 out of their last 5 matches, including a 0-2 defeat against Austin II in their most recent encounter. They have scored only 6 goals in their last 10 matches, averaging 1.2 goals per game, while conceding 9 goals, averaging 1.8 goals against per game.
Austin II, on the other hand, has shown strong form, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches. They have been particularly effective in attack, scoring 12 goals in their last 10 matches, averaging 2.4 goals per game, and conceding only 2 goals, averaging 0.4 goals against per game.
The head-to-head record between these two teams shows a competitive history, with Austin II winning 4 out of the last 9 encounters, while St. Louis City II has won 5. The average goals per game in their matchups is 3.11, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games. In their last match, Austin II won 2-0, demonstrating their current superiority over St. Louis City II.
In terms of expected goals (xG), Austin II has consistently outperformed St. Louis City II in recent matches, which is reflected in their goal-scoring efficiency. The home advantage for St. Louis City II may not be enough to overcome Austin II's current form and attacking prowess.
In terms of tactics, Austin II is likely to exploit the defensive weaknesses of St. Louis City II, utilizing quick transitions and pressing high to regain possession. St. Louis will need to tighten their defense and find ways to break through Austin's organized backline to have any chance of scoring.
C. Welsh
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S. Paris
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O. Jorgensen
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C. Pearson
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A. De Gannes
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R. Lynch
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J. Wagoner
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A. Gbadehan
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L. Cornelius
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P. Ault
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P. McDonald
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E. Lauta
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D. Ciesla
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E. Watt
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J. Bery
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D. Dobruna
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M. Ruszel
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D. Abarca
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M. Badawiya
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K. Hot
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L. Feliciano
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I. Sall
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