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 18 games · 17 pts (2026/26)
- Houston Dynamo 18 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
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 | #19 |
| 17 | Points | 32 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 4 / 5 / 9 | W / D / L | 10 / 2 / 6 |
| 22 | Scored | 27 |
| 36 | Conceded | 24 |
| -14 | GD | +3 |
| 0.94 | PPG | 1.78 |
| 22% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
Austin FC this season
42%
Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season
Houston Dynamo this season
Austin FC are 29th (17 pts). Houston Dynamo are 19th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Austin FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
6/13
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Houston Dynamo
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
4/2
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Austin FC
| Myrto Uzuni | 6 G | |
| Christian Ramirez | 5 G | 1 A |
Houston Dynamo
| Guilherme | 8 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Q2 Stadium!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 7' Tomas Pochettino makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Austin FC are in front.
- 12' Tyler Pasher has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 17' Houston Dynamo come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' It’s gonna be a Red card for Darwin Ceren.
- 21' That is a Red card for Houston Dynamo. Darwin Ceren will be fuming at that decision.
- 26' Both keepers have barely been tested. Austin FC and Houston Dynamo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 27' Tyler Pasher does the damage! The net is bulging and Houston Dynamo surge ahead!
- 28' A stunning finish from Tyler Pasher — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 32' The crowd applauds Tyler Pasher as he leaves the pitch. Griffin Dorsey steps in for Houston Dynamo.
- 33' Time for substitution for Houston Dynamo. Tyler Pasher is replaced by Griffin Dorsey.
- 38' Houston Dynamo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
- 46' Tomas Pochettino has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 51' The travelling Houston Dynamo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' What composure from Cecilio Dominguez! The Paraguay international strokes it home. 3-2.
- 61' It looks surprising Houston Dynamo does not make any changes. Zarek Valentin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 64' Alexander Ring makes way for Daniel Pereira at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Austin FC.
- 65' The Houston Dynamo manager makes a substitution. Sam Junqua departs to be replaced by Adam Lundqvist.
- 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Austin FC in their trying to find a way past Houston Dynamo's compact .
- 71' Time for substitution for Austin FC. Cecilio Dominguez is replaced by Jared Stroud.
- 76' Rodney Redes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diego Fagundez at the 76 minute mark.
- 79' Poor challenge from Griffin Dorsey. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jared Stroud on 83.
- 84' It’s a booking for Austin FC player. Jared Stroud gets a Yellow card.
- 86' What a moment for Fafa Picault! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Houston Dynamo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mateo Bajamich is hanging Joe Corona on the field on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Austin FC 3-2 Houston Dynamo. Honours even.
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 |
| Tomas Pochettino | 2 |
| Cecilio Dominguez | 2 |
| Jack McGlynn | 2 |
| Griffin Dorsey | 2 |
| Hector Herrera | 2 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 |
Head to Head
Austin FC Form
Houston Dynamo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.64
Austin FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Houston Dynamo xG
I would bet for:
Austin FC or Houston Dynamo 75% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Austin FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Austin FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Houston Dynamo
58%
Austin FC or Houston Dynamo
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Austin FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
1 – 0
5.4%
0 – 0
5.3%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Austin FC
| Handicap | Austin FC covers | Push | Houston Dynamo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Austin FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.