FC Dallas vs Austin Prediction, Tips & Odds
FC Dallas vs Austin
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The model favours FC Dallas to win against Austin, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. FC Dallas currently sits in fourth place in the standings, having accumulated 37 points from 23 matches. Their season has been characterized by a solid attack, scoring 45 goals while conceding 40, resulting in a positive goal difference of 5. With three wins in their last five matches, including a recent strong performance, FC Dallas has shown they can compete effectively in the league. On the other hand, Austin finds itself in 14th place, with 25 points from the same number of games. Their season has been less fruitful, with only six wins and a goal difference of -13, having scored 29 goals and conceded 42. Although they have managed to secure two wins in their last five matches, consistency remains a challenge for the team, and they have struggled to convert draws into victories. According to the model, FC Dallas has a significant win probability in this matchup. However, one caveat is that if Austin can capitalize on their chances and improve their defensive stability, they could pose a threat. The full methodology used for this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as the analysis is conducted by The Daily Punt Analysis Team through 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.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (3.1 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.0% probability.
FC Dallas have been the stronger side, winning 48% of their matches.
Our model projects a 2-1 FC Dallas win as the most likely scoreline at 13.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 4 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
FC Dallas vs Austin| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 1.65 | 4.10 | 4.45 | 1.48 | 2.33 | 1.53 | 2.30 | |
| 1.67 | 4.20 | 4.40 | 1.50 | 2.55 | 1.50 | 2.55 | |
| 1.71 | 4.32 | 4.54 | 1.57 | 2.49 | — | — | |
| 1.67 | 3.76 | 4.13 | — | — | — | — | |
| 1.67 | 3.90 | 4.20 | — | — | 1.57 | 2.30 | |
| 1.67 | 4.20 | 4.75 | 1.53 | 2.40 | 1.57 | 2.25 | |
Betano | 1.70 | 4.35 | 4.90 | 1.55 | 2.52 | 1.57 | 2.32 |
BetVictor | 1.65 | 4.10 | 4.50 | 1.52 | 2.31 | 1.50 | 2.38 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (FC Dallas leads 5-3)In the last 10 matches between FC Dallas and Austin, FC Dallas has won 5 times, Austin has won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a relatively competitive series, with several close results; four matches ended with a one-goal margin, while Austin's 3-0 victory in June 2023 stands out as a heavy win. The most recent draw occurred in August 2025, suggesting both teams have had their moments, but FC Dallas has had a slight edge overall. Austin's last win against FC Dallas was in March 2024, highlighting a recent struggle to secure victories in this matchup.
Major League Soccer Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 53 | 23 | 30 | 46 | LWLWW |
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 50 | 21 | 29 | 54 | DLDWW |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 25 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 61 | 46 | 15 | 45 | DDDWL |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 43 | LWDDL |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 43 | WWLWD |
| 3 | FC Dallas | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 42 | 7 | 43 | WWWDL |
| 13 | Austin | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 29 | WDDWD |
| 14 |  Seattle Sounders | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 30 | -5 | 28 | DDDDL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 59 | -33 | 18 | WLLLD |
| 15 |  CF Montreal | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 31 | 51 | -20 | 21 | LLLLD |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonFC Dallas have won 6 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat Portland Timbers 2-1 and beat Sporting Kansas City 4-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 16W 9D 8L from the last 33 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Austin have won 1 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 12. Their recent away fixtures include beat Portland Timbers 1-2 and lost to Toluca 2-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 9W 11D 16L from the last 36 games (25% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedFC Dallas3-4-2-1Confirmed
Austin3-4-2-1Confirmed
Unavailable Players
5 playersFC Dallas3
Austin2
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.
Yellow Card Prediction
A. Chapman has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.
Corner Prediction
FC Dallas have averaged 4.3 corners per match at home; Austin 5.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
FC Dallas have generated 0.90 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 48% of them. They put 4.4 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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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.
