Match Pack: FC Dallas vs Austin FC

In this upcoming MLS clash at the Toyota Stadium on the 18th of July, 2024, FC Dallas welcomes Austin FC. It’s hard to overlook Dallas’ home advantage in this matchup with an impressive 58% win rate at home and an expected goals figure of 1.47, which undeniably makes them a force to be reckoned with. Austin FC, on the other hand, has been plagued by away match struggles which may prove to be troublesome.

Looking at historical statistics, FC Dallas and Austin FC have faced off 11 times, with Dallas walking away the victor in 6 matches as compared to Austin’s 3 wins, and 2 matches culminating in a draw. The previous encounter tipped in favour of FC Dallas with a decisive 2-0 victory. Given their commendable form at home and Austin’s subpar away performance this season, FC Dallas is predicted to have the upper hand in this contest.

Moreover, clashes between these two teams have seen an average of 3 goals per game, with Both Teams to Score (BTTS) occurring 64% of the time. Additionally, with FC Dallas averaging 1.92 points per game in their home fixtures this season compared to Austin’s 0.82 away, the scales are largely tipped towards Dallas. On the whole, based on these key factors, FC Dallas is favoured to emerge victorious in this much-anticipated match.

Insights

• The home advantage is significantly in favor of FC Dallas, which boasts a strong 58% home win rate.
• FC Dallas has shown an impressive offensive strength with an expected goal (xG) score of 1.47 suggesting a strong likelihood of scoring.
• Historically, FC Dallas has demonstrated dominance over Austin FC, having won 6 out of their previous 11 matches, while Austin has secured only 3 wins.
• In previous face-offs between the two teams, outcomes have typically been high scoring with an average of 3 goals per match.
• Both teams to score (BTTS) has occurred in 64% of their encounters, indicating a high likelihood of both teams scoring in the upcoming match.
• FC Dallas’s home performance this season has been strong, averaging 1.92 Points Per Game.
• In contrast, Austin’s away performance has been poor, averaging a mere 0.82 Points Per Game.
• The last meeting between the two teams saw a solid victory for FC Dallas with a final score of 2-0.
• When comparing both teams form, FC Dallas outperforms Austin especially at home games versus Austin’s away games.
• Given Austin’s weaker away performance, coupled with Dallas’s strong home form, the statistics heavily favor a FC Dallas victory.

Match Facts

In their last 5 home encounters with Austin FC, FC Dallas have secured 4 victories, shared 1 draw, and suffered no losses, with a superior goal difference of 8-3.
From their most recent 11 games, FC Dallas have emerged victorious 6 times and drawn 2 games, while Austin FC have achieved 3 wins. The goal difference between them stands at 18-15, favouring FC Dallas.
FC Dallas boasts a prowess of scoring 22% of their goals during the 46-60 minute interval.
Interestingly, Austin FC tends to score 24% of their goals in the final stretch between the 76-90 minute mark.
FC Dallas have been consistent in maintaining a winning streak, having never lost to Austin FC in their last 5 home games.
Out of their 11 home games this season, FC Dallas have had difficulty finding the net twice in the MLS.
For Austin FC, scoring has proved challenging in 6 of their 11 away fixtures in this MLS season.
Sebastian Lletget holds the accolade for most goals assisted for FC Dallas at 4, while Austin FC’s leading assist provider is Alexander Ring with 3.

In terms of bookings, Sebastien Ibeagha from FC Dallas leads with 6 yellow cards, while Austin FC’s Julio Cascante has been cautioned 7 times.
FC Dallas have been defensively poor, conceding goals in their past 6 games.
During the first half, FC Dallas and Austin FC tend to win 22% and 16% of their games respectively.
FC Dallas claimed a win in their latest encounter with Austin FC.
Their last face-off saw FC Dallas winning with a one-goal margin.
Having a 1-0 lead at home tends to favour FC Dallas, who seize victory in 69% of such situations.
When Austin FC takes a 0-1 lead on their away fixtures, they have a win percentage of 66%.
With a 0-1 deficit at home, FC Dallas can only manage turning the game around 22% of the time.
Austin FC have a grim record of never winning when trailing 1-0 in their away games.
Despite having superior individual stats, Austin FC have a better overall performance than FC Dallas in the MLS.
Over the last 5 games, Austin FC have outperformed FC Dallas.
In their recent 5 clashes, FC Dallas clinched 3 victories and Austin FC scooped 2, with no draws.
On average, FC Dallas scores one goal in a game against Austin FC, who in turn scores 1.2 against FC Dallas.
The average number of goals scored in a game between FC Dallas and Austin FC is 2.2.
The first half of their meetings typically sees 0.6 goals scored on average.
When playing at home, FC Dallas averages 1.92 goals per game, while Austin FC manages 0.83 on average during their away encounters.