Austin vs FC Dallas
FC Dallas snatches win at Austin
A late second-half strike secures a narrow victory for Dallas on the road.
FC Dallas edged out Austin 2-1 in a closely contested Major League Soccer clash. L. Abubakar broke the deadlock just before half-time, with Austin's Ervin Torres equalising shortly after the break. However, P. Musa's goal in the 73rd minute proved decisive, sealing the win for Dallas. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a home win for Austin.
Outcome probability
Austin and FC Dallas face off in what promises to be a tight encounter. Both teams have shown moments of quality this season, but Austin's home scoring streak and key attacking players could tip the balance.
Match factors
Austin's home scoring streak supports predicted win
Austin has scored in all last 5 home games, showing strong attacking form at home
P. Musa's prolific scoring boosts FC Dallas chances
Musa leads FC Dallas with 13 goals this season, significantly above league average for attackers
Austin's key attackers in good recent form
Uzuni and Ramirez have scored in recent home matches, indicating positive form
Doubtful defenders J. Bell and M. Desler may affect Austin's defense
Both defenders are doubtful due to injuries, potentially weakening defensive solidity
F. Torres' creativity key for Austin's attacking play
Torres leads assists for Austin and is central to their chance creation
The context
Austin sit 14th in the league with 17 points from 17 games, while FC Dallas are comfortably placed 6th with 26 points. Despite Dallas's superior goal difference and points per game, Austin's home form and recent attacking performances provide a compelling backdrop for this clash.
Key insights
M. Uzuni
Austin
Top scorer for Austin with 6 goals, strong home scoring rate, key attacking threat.
6 goals in 15 apps, 0.4 avg per game; 0.75 goals per game in last 10 home matches
P. Musa
FC Dallas
Leading scorer with 13 goals, consistent scoring form away, key threat for FC Dallas.
13 goals in 15 apps, 0.87 avg per game
F. Torres
Austin
Top assister with 5 assists, creative hub and set-piece specialist, central to Austin's attack.
5 assists in 17 apps, 0.29 avg per game
Analysis
Austin have scored in all of their last five home games, demonstrating a reliable attacking threat on familiar turf. Their top scorer, M. Uzuni, boasts six goals this season with a strong home scoring rate, supported by C. Ramirez's recent goal-scoring impact. FC Dallas, led by prolific striker P. Musa with 13 goals, pose a significant threat, especially away from home. However, Austin's creative midfielder F. Torres, who leads the team with five assists, is expected to orchestrate chances effectively. Defensive doubts for Austin, with J. Bell and M. Desler facing fitness questions, might test their resilience but the home side's attacking momentum is likely to prevail.
Key facts
- 1.Austin are ranked 14th with 17 points from 17 games (W4 D5 L8).
- 2.FC Dallas are ranked 6th with 26 points from 17 games (W7 D5 L5).
- 3.FC Dallas have a significantly better goal difference (20 goals) than Austin this season.
- 4.FC Dallas average 1.53 points per game compared to Austin's 1.00.
- 5.Austin have scored in all of their last 5 home games.
- 6.M. Uzuni is Austin's top scorer with 6 goals this season.
- 7.P. Musa leads FC Dallas with 13 goals this season.
- 8.F. Torres leads Austin with 5 assists and is key to their creativity.
Prediction
We anticipate Austin to take an early lead, reflected in the predicted halftime score of 1-0. FC Dallas will respond, but Austin's attacking edge should see them clinch a 2-1 victory. Expect a competitive match with around four cards issued, as both sides battle hard for the points.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Austin
Away — FC Dallas
The verdict
This match is set to be a classic tussle with Austin's home scoring streak and key players making the difference. FC Dallas will push for a result, but the home side's form and attacking flair should secure them the win.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Ramiro
Yellow Card
Đorđević
Yellow Card
Abubakar
Assist: Moreno
Sánchez
Rosales
Torres
Kamungo
Yellow Card
Valiente
Yellow Card
Ramirez
Gallagher
Svatok
Yellow Card
Moreno
Musa
Assist: Valiente
Ramiro
Biro
Urhoghide
Yellow Card
Musa
Valiente
Uzuni
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | +27 | 40 |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | +6 | 33 |
| 5 |  FC Dallas | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | +4 | 33 |
| 6 |  St. Louis City | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | +3 | 33 |
| 13 |  Seattle Sounders | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 25 |
| 14 |  Austin | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -14 | 21 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -30 | 15 |
Match Statistics
Austin
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1B. StuverG
- 5O. SvatokD
- 6Ilie SánchezM
- 10M. UzuniF
- 14B. ŠabovićM
- 17J. GallagherM
- 21C. RamirezF
- 29Guilherme BiroD
- 30J. RosalesM
- 35M. ĐorđevićD
- 38Ervin TorresF
Substitutes
- 4B. Hines-IkeD
- 7J. NelsonF
- 9B. VázquezF
- 11F. TorresF
- 12D. LasG
- 15J. BellD
- 23Ž. KolmaničD
- 24Jorge AlastueyM
- 77P. PłachetaM
FC Dallas
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3O. UrhoghideD
- 5L. AbubakarD
- 9P. MusaF
- 10S. MorenoF
- 12C. CappisM
- 14H. JohanssonM
- 17RamiroM
- 21J. ValienteF
- 25S. IbeaghaD
- 40J. SiroisG
- 77B. KamungoM
Substitutes
- 6R. BinyaminM
- 18S. MooreD
- 22Alvaro AugustoD
- 23L. FarringtonF
- 24Joshua TorquatoD
- 28Samuel SarverF
- 30Michael CollodiG
- 55KaickM
Austin
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ervin Torres | F | 97 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Brad Stuver | G | 97 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jon Gallagher | M | 63 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Christian Ramirez | F | 63 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Besard Sabović | M | 97 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Joseph Rosales | M | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ilie Sánchez(C) | M | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oleksandr Svatok | D | 97 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Guilherme Biro | D | 82 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mateja Đorđević | D | 97 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Myrto Uzuni | F | 97 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Jorge Alastuey | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Damian Las | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonathan Bell | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brendan Hines-Ike | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jayden Nelson | F | 15 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4/5 |
| Przemysław Płacheta | M | 52 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Brandon Vázquez | F | 34 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Facundo Torres | F | 52 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Žan Kolmanič | D | 34 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
FC Dallas
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petar Musa | F | 85 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1/4 |
| Santiago Moreno | F | 70 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1/2 |
| Jonathan Sirois | G | 97 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lalas Abubakar | D | 97 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Bernard Kamungo | M | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2/2 |
| Christian Cappis | M | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Sebastien Ibeagha | D | 97 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Osaze Urhoghide | D | 97 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Herman Johansson | M | 97 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Joaquín Valiente | F | 85 | 6.2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — |
| Ramiro(C) | M | 79 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Michael Collodi | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shaq Moore | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alvaro Augusto | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joshua Torquato | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Sarver | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ran Binyamin | M | 12 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Logan Farrington | F | 27 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Kaick | M | 18 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |