Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo — MLS at Q2 Stadium.
- Austin FC 34 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Houston Dynamo 34 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Houston Dynamo | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Jul | Los Angeles FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Jul | Portland Timbers | H | 4–1 | W |
| 28 Jun | Columbus Crew SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Austin FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Aug | Real Salt Lake | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jul | FC Cincinnati | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Austin FC | Houston Dynamo | |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Position | #20 |
| 34 | Points | 51 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 8 / 10 / 16 | W / D / L | 14 / 9 / 11 |
| 42 | Scored | 43 |
| 65 | Conceded | 43 |
| -23 | GD | +0 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 24% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
Austin FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season
Houston Dynamo this season
Austin FC are 29th (34 pts). Houston Dynamo are 20th (51 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Austin FC
0-15
5/6
16-30
4/6
31-45
3/5
46-60
5/11
61-75
5/10
76+
14/17
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Houston Dynamo
0-15
1/3
16-30
6/7
31-45
9/4
46-60
6/4
61-75
6/4
76+
5/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Austin FC
| Christian Ramirez | 9 G | 2 A |
| Myrto Uzuni | 9 G | 1 A |
Houston Dynamo
| Guilherme | 16 G | 8 A |
| Mateusz Bogusz | 8 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Austin FC and Houston Dynamo is underway.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 7' Against the run of play, Tomas Pochettino has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 12' Sam Junqua is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Austin FC tonight.
- 17' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tab Ramos will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Darwin Ceren.
- 21' A meaty challenge results in booking for Darwin Ceren on 21.
- 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 27' Tyler Pasher makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Houston Dynamo are in front.
- 28' Goal! Tyler Pasher scores his 7 goal in 291 matches.
- 32' Fresh legs for Houston Dynamo! Griffin Dorsey comes on to replace Tyler Pasher.
- 33' The crowd applauds Tyler Pasher as he leaves the pitch. Griffin Dorsey steps in for Houston Dynamo.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' Houston Dynamo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' Tomas Pochettino has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 51' Zan Kolmanic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' Against the run of play, Cecilio Dominguez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 61' Houston Dynamo has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 64' The Austin FC bench stirs into life. Alexander Ring is withdrawn and Daniel Pereira gets his opportunity.
- 65' Adam Lundqvist has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Junqua on 65 minute.
- 70' Houston Dynamo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' The whistle greets Cecilio Dominguez as he departs to be replaced by Jared Stroud.
- 76' Rodney Redes gets the nod from Austin FC. He replaces Diego Fagundez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Griffin Dorsey.
- 83' Jared Stroud was booked on 83.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jared Stroud.
- 86' Magnificent from Fafa Picault! That is 73 goals in 301 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' Time for substitution for Houston Dynamo. Joe Corona is replaced by Mateo Bajamich.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Austin FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
14
Diego Fagundez ↓ Rodney Redes 76'
-
18
Julio Cascante ↓ Jhohan Romana 64'
-
16
Hector Jimenez ↓ Nick Lima 64'
- 41
-
8
Alexander Ring ↓ Daniel Pereira 64'
- 7
- 21
- 10
- 17
- 6
Bench
- 31
-
24
Nick Lima ↑ 64'
- 23
-
20
Jared Stroud ↑ 71'
- 2
-
3
Jhohan Romana ↑ 64'
-
11
Rodney Redes ↑ 76'
-
15
Daniel Pereira ↑ 64'
- 4
Coach
Josh Wolff
Houston Dynamo Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Corey Baird ↓ Memo Rodriguez 65'
- 5
- 24
- 4
- 10
- 1
-
22
Matias Vera ↓ Boniek Garcia 65'
-
29
Sam Junqua ↓ Adam Lundqvist 65'
-
14
Joe Corona ↓ Mateo Bajamich 90'
- 18
-
19
Tyler Pasher ↓ Griffin Dorsey 32'
Bench
- 15
-
3
Adam Lundqvist ↑ 65'
-
27
Boniek Garcia ↑ 65'
- 2
-
8
Memo Rodriguez ↑ 65'
- 21
- 26
-
25
Griffin Dorsey ↑ 32'
-
7
Mateo Bajamich ↑ 90'
Coach
Tab Ramos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Driussi | 3 |
| Fafa Picault | 3 |
| Cecilio Dominguez | 2 |
| Jack McGlynn | 2 |
| Griffin Dorsey | 2 |
| Hector Herrera | 2 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 |
| Adalberto Carrasquilla | 2 |
Head to Head
Austin FC Form
Houston Dynamo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61
Austin FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Houston Dynamo xG
I would bet for:
Austin FC or Houston Dynamo 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Austin FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Austin FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Houston Dynamo
56%
Austin FC or Houston Dynamo
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Austin FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Austin FC
| Handicap | Austin FC covers | Push | Houston Dynamo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Austin FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.