FC Dallas
- FC Dallas are in good form, going 3-1-1 in their last 5 games and 3 wins in a row.
- FC Dallas are the more formidable force of these two Texas-based clubs, currently sitting 5th in MLS 2026 with 43 points from 25 games compared to Austin FC's 26th place with 26 points from 24.
- Dallas look much the more likely winner this Sunday, however, as they are in much better form at home than their opponents and also hold the edge in the H2H.
Austin FC
- Davy Arnaud has certainly made Austin FC a more compact and direct outfit on their travels in recent times, with their improved shape and situational pressing making them much tougher to break down.
- Verde have won their last 2 away matches, although they have struggled to get points away from home overall in MLS 2026, winning just 2, drawing 3 and losing 7 of 12 away matches.
Head-to-Head
- FC Dallas have an edge in the head-to-head, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings and beating Austin 2-1 away three weeks ago in MLS 2026.
- Austin yet to win any of the 3 previous away H2Hs.
Key Players
- Myrto Uzuni is Austin's most dangerous forward, with 6 MLS 2026 goals in 18 appearances.
- Petar Musa is Dallas' big star and the Croatian is their top scorer with 18 goals in 22 games.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score - Yes and Over 2.5 goals is the best bet at 1.55 and 1.5, respectively, and Dallas still look the likelier winners for the above reasons.
- Dallas have scored 24 goals in 11 MLS 2026 home games and Austin have found the net just 14 times in 12 away fixtures, so Verde may need to be efficient, not voluminous, to nick anything.
Prediction
FC Dallas are in a much better rhythm at home and are the superior side, so they should have enough to take the win in this Texas rivalry game.