Austin FC will take on Houston Dynamo FC in an in-state matchup between two Major League Soccer Western Conference teams. The match will kick off Tuesday at 9:00 PM EDT inside Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Check the Austin FC vs Dynamo Betting Analysis below.
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Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC
Austin FC Analysis
Austin has been one of the more dominant teams in the MLS in 2022, notching 37 points on the back of an 11-4-4 record, which puts them second in the West.
They have also been in scintillating form as of late, winning four of their last five, with a 2-2 draw against FC Dallas serving as the break in the pattern.
The postseason is all about the teams that can soar into the big games, and as the MLS standings will show, Austin is beginning to streak.
MLS Standings
- Sebastian Driussi is a prominent name in MLS stats and also on Austin’s team sheet, having scored 11 goals in 19 matches, the second-best return in the league.
- Maximiliano Urruti is next in line with six goals in his 18 appearances, while the team as a whole has combined to score 38 times, the joint highest mark in the entire league.
They have also conceded just 22 goals, the joint-second-lowest amount in the West, giving them a tremendous goal difference of +16.
This team has proven that it can stay on the front foot and combine aggression with effectiveness, which is extremely important for any team looking to compete on the big stage.
Austin’s Overall Structure
Austin typically sets up in a 4-2-3-1, providing optimum balance to their overall structure, but recently experimented with a 4-3-3 in their 3-0 win over Atlanta United FC.
Regardless of their basic tactics, they have shown that they do not care about the possession battle and instead craft goal-scoring opportunities seemingly every time that they are on the ball.
Their chance conversion rate is extremely high, and they have a resolute defense to complement their prolific attack.
Houston Dynamo FC Analysis
The Dynamo are 11th in the West with 22 points on the back of a 6-4-9 record and have not been able to consolidate any real run of form, instead bouncing around between win, loss, and draw.
They have managed just four points from their last five matches and are in desperate need of a win here if they want to gain some momentum and begin a push for the playoffs.
- Darwin Quintero
- Sebastian Ferreira
Have formed an admirable duo, combining for 13 goals this season, but the team does not have an individual takeover player nor a horde of surrounding goal-scorers.
Dynamo Goals Rank
As a result, the team ranks 11th in goals scored, just like their position in the table, while their defensive record is slightly better; however, they have a goal difference of -1, which is indicative of their struggles thus far.
The Dynamo have not been able to land on a regular set of tactics or starting lineup and, instead, have fluttered between several options, whether that be a 4-4-2, 4-3-3, or 4-2-3-1.
Houston’s Possession
Much to the opposite of Austin, Houston likes to control a majority of the possession and can create chances but rarely finishes them off.
Their reluctance to close out matches and willingness to let teams hang around has caused them to drop tons of points this season and will be the reason that they do not qualify for the postseason, should they continue in a similar manner.
MLS Injury Report
- Jhojan Valencia
- Freddy Kleemann
Will miss the match for Austin as they deal with their respective leg injuries, while Houston will be at full strength.
Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC Betting Preview
MLS odds like Austin by a decent, albeit not tremendously wide margin; Austin has -120 odds of winning, while Houston’s chances of picking up three points are listed at +260. There are also +270 odds for a draw.
Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC Betting Prediction
An Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo Betting Analysis starts and concludes with one simple factor: consistency.
Austin’s Consistency
Austin has been the better team from start to finish this season, is in much better form, and has the more productive players.
The only real indicator that Houston could pick up some points is the result of a common opponent, with both teams recently drawing 2-2 with FC Dallas.
However, common opponents are one of the worst metrics in sports, and it does not change the overall sentiment. When it comes to MLS predictions, there is only one winner in this match: Austin FC.
Who to Bet On?
Odds for the Austin-Houston match will be available under the “soccer” or “football” section in your sportsbook under the “MLS” heading.
MLS Pick: Houston 3 (-125)
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