Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo FC – Match Preview

The Major League Soccer season continues as Austin FC hosts Houston Dynamo FC at Q2 Stadium. This Round 1 clash is set for Friday, September 22nd at 00:30 GMT. Austin FC, currently 18th with 35 points from 29 matches, aims to improve its standing. Houston Dynamo FC, in 10th place with 45 points, seeks to maintain its mid-table position. Both teams are keen on a victory to enhance their standings.

Austin FC – Form

Austin FC’s recent performances have been unpredictable. They managed a 1:1 draw against Los Angeles FC on September 19, 2024, surprising many. Jader Obrian scored for Austin FC in that match. Before this, they experienced a 2:1 defeat to Toronto FC and a 0:1 loss at home to Vancouver Whitecaps. These results show a period of inconsistency for the team.

Houston Dynamo FC – Form

Houston Dynamo FC’s recent matches have shown both strengths and weaknesses. They drew 1:1 with Vancouver Whitecaps on September 19. Ezequiel Ponce scored a penalty in that game. A 4:1 victory over Real Salt Lake followed, with goals from Amine Bassi, Griffin Dorsey, Sebastian Kowalczyk, and Ponce. Their 0:2 win against Los Angeles FC on September 8 was unexpected, marking a significant achievement.

Austin FC – Houston Dynamo FC – Head to Head

The last match between Austin FC and Houston Dynamo FC was on May 16, 2024. Austin FC won 1:0. In their past 10 meetings, Austin FC has won 7 times, and Houston Dynamo FC has won 3 times. This shows Austin FC’s dominance in these fixtures. In the last 5 matches, both teams scored in only 2 games. Austin FC has won the last 3 matches against Houston Dynamo FC without conceding a goal. They also have 5 consecutive home victories against Houston.

Austin FC – Houston Dynamo FC – Standings

In the current Major League Soccer season, Austin FC is 18th with 35 points from 29 matches. Houston Dynamo FC is 10th with 45 points from the same number of games. A ten-point gap separates the two teams. This match at Q2 Stadium is crucial for both sides.

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo FC – Top scorers

Jader Obrian leads Austin FC’s attack with 6 goals this season. Sebastian Driussi and Diego Rubio have also been key, scoring 5 and 4 goals, respectively. Jon Gallagher and Gyasi Zardes each have 3 goals. For Houston Dynamo FC, Ibrahim Aliyu has 6 goals. Latif Blessing and Carlos Ferreira have added 5 goals each. Sebastian Kowalczyk and Ezequiel Ponce have contributed with 4 and 3 goals, respectively.

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.80 for an Austin FC win, 3.40 for a draw, and 2.50 for a Houston Dynamo FC win. Despite Austin FC’s position, their home form and head-to-head record suggest they could surprise. Houston aims to use its season performance for an away win. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets provide alternative betting options.

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo FC – Over/Under Betting

Bookmakers’ odds for “Over 2.5” goals are at 1.85, while “Under 2.5” goals are at 1.95. Austin FC and Houston Dynamo FC’s scoring trends suggest a moderate scoring game. However, Austin FC’s strong home record could lead to “Over 2.5” goals being a valuable bet. The “Under 3.5” goals option might appeal to those expecting a closer match.

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo FC – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.667, and for “BTTS: No” at 2.10. Historical data and recent form suggest “BTTS: No” might be the more likely outcome. Austin FC’s defensive strength at home against Houston supports this prediction.

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo FC – Prediction