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by Erik Gibbs in Major League Soccer Picks
Austin FC and FC Dallas meet on Saturday in a Texas derby with playoffs on the line. Austin come into the game in form, remaining unbeaten in the last five games across all competitions, with two victories and two draws in the previous four league games.
They have risen on the back of that run into seventh in the Western Conference, one position above the line for the playoffs. In their last game, Austin came back 2-2 with Houston Dynamo after conceding a two-goal lead and letting it slip, a reminder of the need for defensive focus even when in the lead.
FC Dallas enters the game in a fight for the playoffs. With 28 points in the books from 25 games, the team has struggled with consistency throughout the year and is in 11th position. They have not had the strongest defense, giving up 45 goals — one of the conference's highest counts — and away games have not brought many results, with no back-to-back league victories since March. But the team's recent game, a 2-0 win over Portland with two goals scored by Petar Musa and Lalas Abubakar, has to have bolstered the team's spirits.
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Austin FC vs FC Dallas Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7
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34 | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | -5 |
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11
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28 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | -8 |
Austin FC and FC Dallas Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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May 21, 2025 - US Open Cup
Austin FC against FC Dallas : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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FC Dallas v Austin FC last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
B. Vazquez
M. Paes
MidfielderP. Pomykal
Most goals and assists
Austin FC
FC Dallas
B. Vazquez
(5 Goals)
P. Musa
(13 Goals)
O. Wolff
(4 Assists)
P. Musa
(5 Assists)
Austin FC - FC Dallas Key Points
- Austin are 11-13 ATS in their last 24 games
- Dallas are 13-12 ATS in their last 25 games
- The Over is 8-16 in Austin's last 24 games
- The Over is 13-12 in Dallas' last 25 games
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Our Austin FC vs FC Dallas Prediction
Austin's approach of movement and creativity has come to the fore with injured striker Brandon Vazquez not playing. Midfielder Ilie Sánchez controls the pace of the game, and captain Matt Hedges controls the back line in front of solid keeper Brad Stuver. Austin have been largely respectable at Q2 Stadium, and support in front of their own crowd could factor into the game.
For Dallas, Jesús Ferreira remains a valuable attacking asset when fit, and Alan Velasco provides pace and creativity on the wingers. New acquisition Petar Musa has shown promising finishing, and his strength can harass the back line of Austin. But Dallas have a lenghty injury list to contend with, and rotation becomes thin and could uncover defensive weaknesses in the ending stretch of the game.
Given Austin’s current momentum and Dallas’s defensive record, the home side will likely aim to dictate play early, using the atmosphere to push for an opening goal. Dallas may focus on compact defending and quick counterattacks to exploit any gaps.
Intensities in rivalry games can result in unpredictable outcomes but stability and recent form of Austin indicate that the visitors are in the ascendancy. A close game is on the cards and Austin might narrowly win it on condition of defending with discipline for the full 90 minutes. Our prediction for Austin FC vs. FC Dallas: Over 2.5 goals.
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