Two sides that have been the underdogs of the MLS Western Conference Austin FC and Houston are set to face each other at Q2 Stadium later this weekend, Kickoff at 25th October 2021 at 0:00 EAT.
Austin FC are at the bottom of their table the 13th place with 25points after 30 matches while the opponent Houston are only one team above them with 30 points after 31 matches. It will be a fair challenge as both side share the same struggles this season.
The Verde lost in both their previous matches against 0-1 against Minnesota United and 4-0 against San Jose Earthquakes in their most recent encounter. This will be one of their four remaining opportunities to escape the bottom.
Houston surprised their fans recently when they took down their table toppers Seattle Sounders 2-1. However their hopes were shut by Los Angeles Galaxy with a 3-0 victory in their previous MLS encounter.
These two sides are ranked low in their conference and their performance in this competition has not been going so well. Both their defenses and attacking has been weak this season, therefore, we should expect a fair fight probably a draw with low number of goals.
Men to keep an eye on will be Cecilio Dominguez who is Austin’s top scorer with seven goals and Fafa Picault who has scored 11 times for Houston.
Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo head to head
This will be the third official meeting between these two sides and both sides holds a solitary win from their previous encounters.
- Houston3:0Austin 12/09/21
- Austin3:2Houston 05/08/21
Home
- San Jose 4-0 Austin
- Austin 0-1 Minnesota
- Austin 2-1 Salt Lake
- Colorado 3-0 Austin
- Austin 2-0 LA Galaxy
Away
- Houston 0-3 LA Galaxy
- Houston 2-1 Seattle
- Kansas City 4-2 Houston
- Houston 0-0 Vancouver
- Minnesota 2-0 Houston
Austin FC team news
Josh Wolff’s side will miss out a significant number due to injuries; Ulises Segura, Ben Sweat, Aaron Schoenfeld, Danny Hoesen and Matt Besler.
Houston Dynamo team news
On the visitor’s side, Nico Lemoine, Corey Baird and Mateo Bajamich will not be available for this match due to injuries. Also, Adam Lundkvist and Derrick Jones participation in this match is in doubt.
Prediction and odds
- Draw
- Houston Dynamo Win
- Double Chance
