A unique matchup is scheduled between Houston Dynamo VS Austin FC; two Texan rivals. When compared to the past season, nothing much has changed for these clubs.
While Austin’s confidence continues to improve, Houston began the season on the wrong footing and hasn’t won a game. Austin secured victories in the past 3 games against this team, so this is Dynmo’s shot to reap from this dominance.
MatchPlug brings the Best Betting Tips Today and MLS Predictions for Houston and Austin, including possible lineups, predictions, and odds too. You can check out similar previews on other MLS matchday 3 matches you’ll find in this write-up.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for Houston Dynamo VS Austin FC
- Venue: BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, Texas
- When: Saturday, March 18th, 2023
- Time: 17:30 GMT
- Teams to play: Houston Dynamo and Austin FC
- MLS Picks: OVER 2.5
Odds as provided by 1XBet.
Betting On Houston Dynamo
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.23
Houston Dynamo has been tagged as the Western Conference’s worst team after appearing for two games in this campaign. Besides CF Montreal and Charlotte, Dynamo is the other club that has lost every match it has played so far, making them the only ones without points on their record.
Last season, they ended with a 1-3 loss to LA Galaxy, and now have three consecutive losses in all competitions; doomed to repeat the past. But, on the upside, Houston will have a chance this matchup to make its home debut.
Their last home game was in five months and it’s been six months since their previous win, but maybe playing on their home field can boost their confidence.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Steve Clark, Griffin Dorsey, Ethan Bartlow, Teenage Hadebe, Tate Schmitt, Héctor Herrera, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Artur; Corey Baird, Porleifur Úlfarsson, Iván Franco.
Betting On Austin FC
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.03
Austin FC had a fantastic season in 2022 and is maintaining that same performance this campaign. In spite of a 3-2 loss to St. Louis City, they have scaled through the subsequent matches, so they are entering this game with two successive victories.
However, Austin has been dealt an emotional blow that could affect them for Houston Dynamo VS Austin FC, because while they won 2-0 against Violette in the CONCACAF Champions League, they were expelled in the round of 16 by a 3-2 aggregate score. That defeat they didn’t bargain for, but now, that loss will keep them focused on the local tournament.
In the 3 MLS games, Austin FC has played, they’ve scored at least one goal in every match; with a total of 5 goals, the team has the 4th most goals in the Western Conference.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Brad Stuver; Jon Gallagher, Alexander Ring, Leo Väisänen, Zan Kolmanic; Owen Wolff, Daniel Pereira Gil; Emiliano Rigoni, Sebastián Driussi, Ethan Finlay; Gyasi Zardes.
MatchPlug Prediction
As the home team, Houston Dynamo will be extended the courtesy of being the team expected to get its first win of the season in this game.
However, the head-to-head record reinforces an Austin supremacy of four wins in five games. No matter the winner, there is a chance that an Over will be covered.
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