Thursday , 2 July 2026

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
Austin FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Houston Dynamo
Sun 24 Oct 2021 · 21:00 UTC Q2 Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 11' Darwin Ceren
Daniel Pereira 38' Y
Sebastian Driussi 47' Y
Sebastian Driussi 48' Y
Zan Kolmanic 54' Y
Y 74' Matias Vera

Overview

Match Preview

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo — MLS at Q2 Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

8
1
5
Austin FC 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals Houston Dynamo
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-24 Austin FC 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2021-09-12 Houston Dynamo 3–0 Austin FC 2021-08-05 Austin FC 3–2 Houston Dynamo

Recent Form

Austin FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Oct Houston Dynamo H 2–1 W
21 Oct San Jose Earthquakes A 0–4 L
17 Oct Minnesota United FC H 0–1 L
02 Oct Real Salt Lake H 2–1 W
30 Sep Colorado Rapids SC A 0–3 L
27 Sep Los Angeles Galaxy H 2–0 W
Houston Dynamo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Oct Austin FC A 1–2 L
21 Oct Los Angeles Galaxy H 0–3 L
17 Oct Seattle Sounders FC H 2–1 W
03 Oct Sporting Kansas City A 2–4 L
30 Sep Vancouver Whitecaps FC H 0–0 D
26 Sep Minnesota United FC A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Austin FC Houston Dynamo
#29 Position #22
14 Points 22
15 Played 14
3 / 5 / 7 W / D / L 7 / 1 / 6
19 Scored 19
31 Conceded 23
-12 GD -4
0.93 PPG 1.57
20% Win % 50%

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Houston Dynamo this season

Austin FC are 29th (14 pts). Houston Dynamo are 22nd (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Austin FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
4/12
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Houston Dynamo
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
3/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Austin FC and Houston Dynamo is underway.
  • 5' It looks surprising Austin FC does not make any changes. Tim Parker has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 7' Austin FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Cecilio Dominguez on 7.
  • 11' That is a Yellow card for Houston Dynamo. Darwin Ceren will be fuming at that decision.
  • 16' Houston Dynamo have won 385 goals from 275 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 21' The home supporters are growing impatient. Austin FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 26' Daniel Pereira has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 188 appearances.
  • 31' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ian Hoffmann suffering a number of foals already.
  • 36' Maximiliano Urruti, a Argentina , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 38' The referee shows Austin FC player a Yellow card on 38.
  • 43' Matias Vera has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' Ian Hoffmann is ready to make an impact after coming on for Zarek Valentin at the 46 minute mark.
  • 47' Controversy at the stadium! Sebastian Driussi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 48' Austin FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 49' A goal from the Argentina international Sebastian Driussi! He fires home on 45 to make it 2-0!
  • 54' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Zan Kolmanic.
  • 59' It is a cagey affair so far. Austin FC in their trying to find a way past Houston Dynamo's compact .
  • 64' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 66' Fresh legs for Houston Dynamo! Ariel Lassiter comes on to replace Fafa Picault.
  • 68' The crowd applauds Moussa Djitte as he leaves the pitch. Orrin McKinze Gaines steps in for Austin FC.
  • 73' Houston Dynamo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 74' The referee calls foul for Matias Vera. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 76' Houston Dynamo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tyler Pasher is hanging Griffin Dorsey on the field on 76 minute.
  • 81' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Tomas Pochettino. He replaces Sebastian Driussi on 83 minute.
  • 84' It is a substitution in Austin FC team. Sebastian Driussi is replaced by Tomas Pochettino on 84 minute.
  • 89' Another change for Austin FC made on 89 minute. Alexander Ring leaves to be changed by Jon Gallagher.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Austin FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Josh Wolff

Houston Dynamo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tab Ramos

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Fafa Picault 3
Sebastian Driussi 3
Adalberto Carrasquilla 2
Tyler Pasher 2
Jack McGlynn 2
Tomas Pochettino 2
Cecilio Dominguez 2
Griffin Dorsey 2

Head to Head

2021-10-24 Austin FC 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2021-09-12 Houston Dynamo 3–0 Austin FC 2021-08-05 Austin FC 3–2 Houston Dynamo

Austin FC Form

2021-10-24 Austin FC 2–1 Houston Dynamo W 2021-10-21 San Jose Earthquakes 4–0 Austin FC L 2021-10-17 Austin FC 0–1 Minnesota United FC L 2021-10-02 Austin FC 2–1 Real Salt Lake W 2021-09-30 Colorado Rapids SC 3–0 Austin FC L 2021-09-27 Austin FC 2–0 Los Angeles Galaxy W

Houston Dynamo Form

2021-10-24 Austin FC 2–1 Houston Dynamo L 2021-10-21 Houston Dynamo 0–3 Los Angeles Galaxy L 2021-10-17 Houston Dynamo 2–1 Seattle Sounders FC W 2021-10-03 Sporting Kansas City 4–2 Houston Dynamo L 2021-09-30 Houston Dynamo 0–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC D 2021-09-26 Minnesota United FC 2–0 Houston Dynamo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71 Austin FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52 Houston Dynamo xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Austin FC46% Draw24% Houston Dynamo30%
Actual: Austin FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Austin FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Houston Dynamo
54%
Austin FC or Houston Dynamo
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Austin FC31% Draw43% Houston Dynamo26%
Actual: Austin FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
5.5%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Austin FC

Handicap Austin FC covers Push Houston Dynamo covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 19% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 17% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Austin FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Houston Dynamo keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.