The Houston Dynamo will take on Austin FC in an important MLS clash at the Q2 Stadium on Tuesday, July 12.Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo PreviewThe Houston Dynamo are currently 11th in the MLS Western Conference standings and have struggled this season. They played out a 2-2 draw against FC Dallas last week and will need to take it up a notch on Tuesday.Austin FC, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been impressive so far. They thrashed Atlanta United by a 3-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo Head-to-Head and Key NumbersAustin FC have an impressive record against Houston Dynamo, having won three out of the four matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Houston Dynamo's one victory.Houston Dynamo are the only opponent in the MLS that have suffered defeat on three occasions at the hands of Austin FC.Austin FC have won four of their last five matches in the MLS and are on a three-game winning streak in the competition.Houston Dynamo pulled off a heist in their 2-2 draw against FC Dallas by scoring the latest-ever open-play goal scored in regulation time - ten and a half minutes after the 90th minute.Felipe Martins scored his first goal for Austin FC last week and has scored four career goals against Houston Dynamo - more than he has scored against any other MLS opponent.FC Dallas player Hector Herrera is one of 16 players to make at least 100 appearance for the Mexico national team and the ninth of those players to have featured in the MLS.Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo PredictionAustin FC have exceeded expectations so far this season and will look to top the Western Conference league table. They have an impressive squad at their disposal and have a point to prove this week.Houston Dynamo FC@HoustonDynamo#RivalryWeek hits the road this week 🛣Be sure to cheer the boys on @Pitch25HTX on Tuesday!@Heineken_US | #HoldItDown778#RivalryWeek hits the road this week 🛣Be sure to cheer the boys on @Pitch25HTX on Tuesday!@Heineken_US | #HoldItDown https://t.co/BZJyhEpPJpThe Houston Dynamo have endured a difficult campaign so far and will need to work hard to claim a positive result on Tuesday. Austin FC are the better team at the moment and should be able to win the game.Prediction: Austin FC 2-1 Houston Dynamo2 for 1 New Player Bonus at BarstoolAustin FC vs Houston Dynamo Betting TipsTip 1: Result - Austin FCTip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - YesAustin FC@AustinFCBeautiful moments.Maxi Urruti carries those most rooted throughout his journey.#AustinFC x #UltraMoment12917Beautiful moments.Maxi Urruti carries those most rooted throughout his journey.#AustinFC x #UltraMoment https://t.co/Apq516Wd0hTip 3: Austin FC to score first - YesTip 4: Felipe Martins to score - Yes