Austin vs Dallas prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
MLS USA
In the regular MLS season on August 17, 2026, Austin and Dallas will face off. The visitors will be looking to achieve a positive result here.
Austin vs Dallas: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Texas club finished fifth in the West last season with 47 points. However, they were immediately eliminated in the playoffs by their first opponent, Los Angeles. This season, they are among the outsiders, losing frequently since mid-May. They also lost to Colorado Rapids, 0-1.
The Frisco-based team finished seventh in the conference, with 44 points, due to tiebreakers. But they too were knocked out in the first playoff round by Vancouver. Currently, they are managing to stay in the playoff zone. However, this summer saw only a draw with Portland and a defeat to San Diego. The match with Galaxy ended goalless at 0-0.
The hosts have not been impressive: they average only 1.22 goals scored per game, while conceding as many as two. Their rivals look much better, scoring 1.78 on average and conceding 1.39.
Previous Matches: Austin vs Dallas
Dallas has won four of the last six derby matches, with only one defeat.
Both teams have struggled with form over the summer but clearly want to finally please their fans. Our bet is on "both teams to score" (odds – 1.60).
Austin vs Dallas: Key Statistics and Trends
- Austin has lost five of its last six official matches
- 56% of Austin's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.22
- Dallas is winless in three consecutive games
- 61% of Dallas's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.17
Austin vs Dallas: Probable Starting Lineups
Austin plays in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Stuver - Beiro, Swatek, Hines-Ike - Gallagher, Shabovich, Sanchez, Rosales - Uzuni, Vasquez, Torres
Dallas plays in a 1-4-4-1-1 formation (possible lineup): Daniel - Norris, Moore, Uroghide, Johansson - Moreno, Delgado, Kaik, Cappis - Valiente - Farrington
Follow the regular MLS season standings and check your team's form before placing a bet on the next match
