FC Dallas vs Austin FC Prediction and Betting Tips | 17th July 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this week as Austin FC take on FC Dallas in an important encounter at the Toyota Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
FC Dallas vs Austin FC Preview
FC Dallas are in 11th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The hosts eased past Los Angeles Galaxy by a comfortable 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Austin FC, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The away side slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Seattle Sounders over the weekend and will need to bounce back in this match.
FC Dallas vs Austin FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- FC Dallas have a good record against Austin FC and have won six out of the 11 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Austin FC's three victories.
- FC Dallas are unbeaten in their last five matches at home against Austin FC in MLS and secured a 2-1 victory in the previous such meeting between the two teams in May this year.
- FC Dallas have won eight matches at home in all competitions this season and have won four of their last five such games.
- Austin FC have won only two of their last matches away from home in the regular season of MLS in a run dating back to July last year.
FC Dallas vs Austin FC Prediction
FC Dallas were impressive against Los Angeles Galaxy and will look to turn their campaign around in the coming weeks. The hosts have a good squad at their disposal and have a point to prove this week.
Austin FC have blown hot and cold this season and have a mountain to climb in the coming weeks. FC Dallas are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: FC Dallas 2-1 Austin FC
FC Dallas vs Austin FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - FC Dallas to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Austin FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Petar Musa to score - Yes