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Austin vs FC Dallas Prediction, Tips & Odds

Austin vs FC Dallas

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 19
Austin
#14 · Major League Soccer
WLLWW
VS
Q2 Stadium, Austin
FC Dallas
#6 · Major League Soccer
WWDLD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.49 (implied 67.2%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 69.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.43). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (69.7% vs 67.2%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours FC Dallas to win against Austin, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Currently positioned 6th in the standings, FC Dallas has shown a solid season form with 7 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses across 18 matches. Their goal-scoring ability is evident, having netted 32 goals, while their defense has allowed 25, resulting in a positive goal difference of 7. The team's recent form has also been encouraging, with two wins in their last five matches. In contrast, Austin finds themselves struggling in 14th place with a record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. Their offensive output has been limited, scoring only 22 goals and conceding 36, which contributes to a goal difference of -14. Austin's last five matches reflect their challenges, with only two wins in that span, indicating inconsistency and difficulty in finding form. The model assigns a win probability of 41.2% for FC Dallas, while Austin's chances stand at 33.6%. Additionally, there is a 59.8% likelihood of over 2.5 goals being scored in the match. A potential caveat for FC Dallas is their recent tendency to draw matches, which could allow Austin an opportunity to capitalize if they can improve their performance. The full methodology behind these predictions is available in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis comes from The Daily Punt Analysis Team, utilizing an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Austin Win35%2.78
Draw22%3.71
FC Dallas Win43%2.26
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4960.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5858.3%

Combined goal output is high (3.0 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Austin 1-1 FC Dallas
7.0914.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
FC Dallas -0.0
1.7137%

FC Dallas have been the stronger side, winning 48% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.09
14.1%
1-2
8.88
11.3%
2-1
9.95
10.1%
0-1
10.67
9.4%
2-2
10.83
9.3%
1-0
11.89
8.5%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.1% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Austin
-0.0
2.08
FC Dallas
+0.0
1.71
Austin
-0.3
2.50
FC Dallas
+0.3
2.02
Austin
-1.5
5.50
FC Dallas
+1.5
4.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. FC Dallas are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Austin vs FC Dallas
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.743.752.281.572.351.482.45
Marathonbet
2.803.642.271.582.331.482.43
Betfair
2.753.802.25
William Hill
2.703.752.201.502.45
Bet365
2.883.602.301.572.351.502.50
888Sport
2.703.752.201.572.301.502.45
Betano
2.873.652.321.602.401.472.55

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
80.1%
Over 2.5 Goals
58.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
39.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAustin or Draw
57%1.60
12Austin or FC Dallas
78%1.25
X2Draw or FC Dallas
65%1.41

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (FC Dallas leads 5-3)
3 Austin2 Draw5 FC Dallas
Sept 25
FC Dallas
2-0
Austin
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Aug 25
Austin
1-1
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
Jul 24
FC Dallas
3-1
Austin
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May 24
FC Dallas
2-1
Austin
Major League Soccer
Mar 24
Austin
2-1
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
Aug 23
FC Dallas
1-0
Austin
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Jun 23
Austin
3-0
FC Dallas
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May 23
Austin
0-1
FC Dallas
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Oct 22
Austin
2-1
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
Jul 22
FC Dallas
1-1
Austin
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In the last 10 matches between Austin and FC Dallas, FC Dallas has won 5 times, Austin has won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with a mix of narrow wins and a few more decisive results, such as FC Dallas's 3-1 and 2-0 victories. Notably, Austin's most recent win was a convincing 3-0 in June 2023, while FC Dallas's last win was a narrow 1-0 in May 2023. Overall, while FC Dallas has the edge historically, the matches have often been closely contested.

Major League Soccer Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
17104338172134
DDLWL
1
Nashville SC
18124235142140
DLWWW
2
Los Angeles FC
19104535191634
DWWWW
2
Inter Miami
18115245321338
DWWWW
3
New England Revolution
189362823530
LDWDL
3
San Jose Earthquakes
18103537241333
LDLWL
6
FC Dallas
187653225727
DLDWW
14
Austin
184592236-1417
LLWLL
15
Sporting Kansas City
1842121846-2814
LLWLL
15
Atlanta United FC
1833121933-1412
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
AustinHome
4W2D2L
8 playedGF 12 · GA 71.75 pts/game
FC DallasAway
4W2D3L
9 playedGF 14 · GA 91.56 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
AustinFC Dallas
1.14Goals p.g.1.89
1.72Goals conceded p.g.1.11
28%Clean sheets37%
24%Win rate48%
2.86Avg goals in match3
0.96xG per game1.45
-0.45xGA per game0.15
49%Possession %40%
4.2Shots on target / game4.5
3.6Corners per game4.7
Austin
Recent Form

Austin have won 7 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat Club Tijuana 2-0 and beat Seattle Sounders 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 7D 15L from the last 29 games (24% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: AustinAll competitions
07 Aug
Austin
2-0
Club Tijuana
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Colorado Rapids
1-0
Austin
Major League Soccer
26 Jul
Houston Dynamo
3-0
Austin
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
Austin
3-1
Seattle Sounders
Major League Soccer
08 Jul
Austin
4-0
Sporting JAX
Friendlies Clubs
03 Jul
Austin
0-1
Club Queretaro
Friendlies Clubs
7
Win
24%
7
Draw
24%
15
Lost
52%
FC Dallas
Recent Form

FC Dallas have won 9 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include beat FC Dallas 0-1 and drew with Los Angeles Galaxy 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 8D 6L from the last 27 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FC DallasAll competitions
09 Aug
Guadalajara Chivas
0-1
FC Dallas
Leagues Cup
06 Aug
FC Dallas
2-0
Club Queretaro
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-0
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
26 Jul
San Diego
1-0
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
Portland Timbers
2-2
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
24 May
Colorado Rapids
1-2
FC Dallas
Major League Soccer
13
Win
48%
8
Draw
30%
6
Lost
22%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Austin

No reported absences

FC Dallas

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.58 (58.3%)
Both Teams Score1.49 (60%)
Value Bets
Austin Win2.78 (35.2%)
FC Dallas Win2.26 (43.2%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.35 (41.7%)
BTTS No2.47 (40%)
Speculative
Draw3.71 (21.6%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Austin have averaged 3.6 corners per match at home; FC Dallas 4.7 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

FC Dallas have generated 1.45 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 48% of them. They put 4.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. FC Dallas player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.