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As FC Dallas prepares to host Austin FC on September 19, 2026, both teams will be looking to capitalize on their respective trajectories in Major League Soccer.
FC Dallas enters this matchup with a solid return, having won three of their last five matches. Their recent form indicates a cohesive unit capable of leveraging home advantage, which will be crucial against their Texas rivals. Tactically, they tend to play an aggressive style, maintaining high pressing and quick transitions that can put significant pressure on opposing defenses.
On the other side, Austin FC has struggled recently, managing just one victory in their last five fixtures. Their inconsistent form has raised questions about their ability to compete under duress, particularly when traveling. However, they do possess individual talent that can threaten, if properly utilized.
Bookmakers favor FC Dallas with odds of 1.64 for a home win, reflecting their stronger form and historical success in this rivalry. The probability model also supports their position, predicting a 58.3% chance of a Dallas victory, contrasted with a 20.1% likelihood for Austin.
Ultimately, while Dallas looks favored, Austin’s potential for an upset cannot be understated, making this match a compelling encounter.
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| Dallas 58.5% |
Draw 22.3% |
Austin 19.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Outrights of MLS FC Dallas: 4% Austin FC: 0.68%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.58 | 4.10 | 5.00 | ||
| 1.64 | 4.10 | 4.50 | ||
| 1.64 | 4.36 | 5.19 | ||
| 1.64 | 4.26 | 4.64 | ||
| 1.56 | 4.20 | 5.00 |
Latest Results
| 12.09.26 FC Dallas – Portland Timbers – 2:1 09.09.26 Minnesota United – FC Dallas – 1:2 05.09.26 FC Dallas – Sporting Kansas City – 4:3 30.08.26 St. Louis City SC – FC Dallas – 3:3 22.08.26 Vancouver Whitecaps – FC Dallas – 5:0 |
09.09.26 Austin FC – Colorado Rapids – 1:1 05.09.26 Austin FC – San Jose Earthquakes – 1:1 29.08.26 Portland Timbers – Austin FC – 1:2 26.08.26 Deportivo Toluca – Austin FC – 2:0 22.08.26 Austin FC – Philadelphia Union – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 16.08.26 Austin FC – FC Dallas – 1:2 13.09.25 FC Dallas – Austin FC – 2:0 16.08.25 Austin FC – FC Dallas – 1:1 17.07.24 FC Dallas – Austin FC – 3:1 11.05.24 FC Dallas – Austin FC – 2:1 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 52:21 | 31 | 46 |
| 2 | Houston Dynamo | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 32:28 | 4 | 43 |
| 3 | FC Dallas | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 49:42 | 7 | 43 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 44:36 | 8 | 41 |
| 5 | St. Louis City | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 42:35 | 7 | 41 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 41:27 | 14 | 40 |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33:32 | 1 | 35 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 47:47 | 0 | 32 |
| 9 | San Diego FC | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 42:37 | 5 | 30 |
| 10 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 31:40 | -9 | 30 |
| 11 | Real Salt Lake | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 37:39 | -2 | 29 |
| 12 | Minnesota United | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 37:43 | -6 | 29 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25:30 | -5 | 28 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 30:43 | -13 | 26 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 26:59 | -33 | 18 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nashville SC | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 50:21 | 29 | 54 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 25 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 61:46 | 15 | 45 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 39:30 | 9 | 40 |
| 4 | Charlotte | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 45:36 | 9 | 40 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 44:33 | 11 | 39 |
| 6 | Orlando City | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 44:56 | -12 | 34 |
| 7 | New York City | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 39:33 | 6 | 32 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 52:59 | -7 | 32 |
| 9 | Philadelphia Union | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 41:39 | 2 | 30 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 33:48 | -15 | 30 |
| 11 | DC United | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 30:37 | -7 | 29 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 38:46 | -8 | 29 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 35:42 | -7 | 23 |
| 14 | Atlanta Utd | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 29:43 | -14 | 23 |
| 15 | CF Montreal | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 31:51 | -20 | 21 |
MLS Outrights
1. Inter Miami: 5.5 (12.37%)
2. Vancouver Whitecaps: 5.5 (12.37%)
3. Nashville SC: 6 (11.34%)
4. Los Angeles FC: 9 (7.56%)
5. Chicago Fire: 11 (6.18%)
6. Houston Dynamo: 15 (4.54%)
7. Cincinnati: 15 (4.54%)
8. FC Dallas: 17 (4%)
9. San Jose Earthquakes: 19 (3.58%)
10. Charlotte FC: 26 (2.62%)
11. St. Louis City: 26 (2.62%)
12. New England Revolution: 26 (2.62%)
13. FC Cincinnati: 34 (2%)
14. Seattle Sounders: 34 (2%)
15. Charlottenlund: 35 (1.94%)
16. Charlotte Eagles: 35 (1.94%)
17. Colorado Rapids: 41 (1.66%)
18. Orlando City: 41 (1.66%)
19. Philadelphia Union: 41 (1.66%)
20. New York City: 50 (1.36%)
21. DC United: 50 (1.36%)
22. Real Salt Lake: 65 (1.05%)
23. San Diego FC: 65 (1.05%)
24. New York Red Bulls: 80 (0.85%)
25. Portland Timbers: 80 (0.85%)
26. Toronto FC: 80 (0.85%)
27. Columbus Crew: 100 (0.68%)
28. Austin FC: 100 (0.68%)
29. CF Montreal: 100 (0.68%)
30. Los Angeles Galaxy: 100 (0.68%)
31. Atlanta United: 100 (0.68%)
32. Minnesota United: 100 (0.68%)
33. Sporting Kansas City: 100 (0.68%)
34. Austin: 100 (0.68%)
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