On Saturday at 8:30 p.m. EDT, the highly anticipated match between Austin FC and FC Dallas will take place in Frisco, Texas. The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK has predicted that FC Dallas will have a slight advantage over Austin FC, with odds of -107, while Austin FC is expected to win at +280, and a draw is possible at +245.
The over/under for goals is set at 2.5. However, it’s important to note that this match may not be as easy as it seems. Both teams have had their ups and downs this season, with Dallas struggling against Western Conference opponents and having a 0-6-0 record in games where they score just one goal. On the other hand, Austin FC has had some success in conference games and ranks fifth in the Western Conference in goals allowed, with 13.
This will be the second meeting between these two teams this season, with Austin FC winning the previous encounter 2-1. Players to watch include Petar Musa with three goals for Dallas and Diego Rubio with three goals for Austin FC. Unfortunately for both teams, there are several injuries that could impact the game. Geovane Jesus, Alan Velasco, Paxton Pomykal, and Sebastian Lletget are not expected to play for Dallas, while Owen Wolff and Leo Vaisanen are out for Austin FC.
When looking at their last 10 games’ performance data from Data Skrive and Sportradar shows that Dallas has a poor record of 2-6-2 (averaging 1 shot on target per game), while Austin has had better results with four wins out of ten games (averaging two shots on target per game). Overall, this match promises to be an exciting one that will determine which team will come out on top.
In conclusion, the upcoming match between Austin FC and FC Dallas is sure to be a nail-biter as both teams enter the game with different strengths and weaknesses. While FC Dallas may have an advantage on paper due to their past successes against Western Conference opponents such as LA Galaxy or San Jose Earthquakes; however, they may struggle again if they meet another tough opponent like Seattle Sounders or Vancouver Whitecaps.
On the other hand, Austin FC has been performing well so far this season but still needs to work on its defense if it wants to challenge for a spot in MLS Cup playoffs or even make it into CONCACAF Champions League tournaments next year.
So tune in on Saturday night at 8:30 p.m EDT to witness what promises to be an incredible battle between two of Major League Soccer’s most talented teams!
