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The MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Austin FC lock horns with an impressive Houston Dynamo side in an important clash at the Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday.
Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC Preview
Austin FC are in 11th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The Texas-based outfit suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of St. Louis City last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The hosts edged Minnesota United to a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Austin FC have a slight edge over Houston Dynamo and have won three out of the last five matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Houston Dynamo's two victories.
- The home team has won seven of the eight matches played out between Austin FC and Houston Dynamo, with the only away victory secured by Austin FC in April 2022.
- Since their elimination from the CONCACAF Champions League in March this year, Houston Dynamo have won four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Austin FC are winless in their last 10 matches away from home in the MLS, with their previous such victory coming against Minnesota United in July last year.
- Houston Dynamo's last six goals in the MLS have been scored by six different players.
Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC Prediction
Houston Dynamo have come into their own this season and are currently in the midst of a purple patch. The hosts have found their feet in the final third and will be intent on putting up an attacking display this weekend.
Austin FC have been plagued by inconsistency this season and will be up against a strong opponent on Saturday. Houston Dynamo are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Houston Dynamo 2-1 Austin FC
Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Houston Dynamo to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Austin FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Ibrahim Aliyu to score - Yes
