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Houston Dynamo welcome state rivals Austin to Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday for the latest edition of the Texas Derby.
The hosts are looking to strengthen their position in the Western Conference playoff places, while the visitors hope to build on an important victory that ended a difficult spell before climbing away from the bottom of the table.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Houston Dynamo vs Austin key stats
- Houston Dynamo are unbeaten in their last three MLS matches.
- Both teams have scored in two of the last three meetings between these teams.
- Both teams scored and conceded in each of their games last time out.
Houston Dynamo vs Austin preview: Home side targeting another positive result
Houston Dynamo vs Austin — Tale of the Tape
| Houston Dynamo | vs | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 14th |
| 23 | Points | 17 |
| 20 | Goals For | 22 |
| 24 | Goals Against | 32 |
| 4 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 4th | Home / Away Rank | 15th |
Houston resumed league action after the World Cup break with a 1-1 draw against DC United, extending their unbeaten MLS run to three matches.
Hector Herrera put the Dynamo ahead before a late equaliser denied them maximum points, but the result kept Ben Olsen's side firmly in the Western Conference playoff positions with 23 points from 16 league matches.
Although consecutive draws have slowed their momentum slightly, Houston have remained difficult to beat in recent weeks and will expect home advantage to help them continue that run.
The Dynamo also know the importance of winning local derby matches, particularly against an Austin side sitting near the bottom of the standings.
Austin finally ended a frustrating sequence in midweek by recording an impressive 3-1 home victory over Seattle Sounders.
Late goals from Myrto Uzuni and Christian Ramirez secured only the club's fourth league win of the campaign and ended a four-match winless streak that had left them second from bottom in the Western Conference.
That victory should provide a welcome confidence boost, but Austin still have plenty of work to do if they are to revive their playoff hopes during the second half of the season.
Their recent record against Houston offers encouragement after avoiding defeat in each of the last three meetings across all competitions.
Houston Dynamo vs Austin form guide & betting tips
| Houston Dynamo | vs | Austin |
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Form |
D
L
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| 8 | Points | 4 |
| 5th | Form Table | 13th |
| 7 | Goals For | 6 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 13 |
L
D
W
W
D
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Form (All Comps) |
L
L
L
W
W
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Whispers predicts: Houston Dynamo 2-1 Austin
Austin scored three goals against Seattle in midweek, while Houston have found the net in each of their last three league matches, making both teams to score at 4/6 (1.67) an attractive betting option.
Austin's confidence should be boosted after their midweek success, and Houston continue to create chances regularly, making over 2.5 goals at 13/20 (1.65) a sensible pick.
> Both teams to score – Yes at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Likely
> Match result – Houston Dynamo to win at 13/20 (1.65) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 13/20 (1.65) | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct score – Houston Dynamo 2-1 Austin at 12/1 (13.00) | Likelihood: Outsider