MLS Match Preview: Houston Dynamo FC (4-4-0) vs. Austin FC (1-4-4)

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Venue: Q2 Stadium — Austin, Texas

Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 PM local time (Apple TV)

Weather Outlook

No weather data surfaced in search results. Late‑April Austin typically features upper‑70s to mid‑80s temperatures, low humidity, and light winds (inference).

Injury Report

No official injury lists appeared in search results. Both clubs are expected to field near‑full squads unless matchday reports indicate otherwise.

Team Records

Austin FC: 1‑4‑4 (7 points)

Houston Dynamo FC: 4‑4‑0 (12 points)

Recent Team Form

Austin FC — Last 5

Loss

Tie

Loss

Tie

Tie

Houston Dynamo — Last 5

Win

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Loss

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Loss

Form takeaway: Houston have shown higher peaks (two wins), while Austin struggle to convert draws into wins.

Series History

(Last five meetings from ESPN)

Aug 9, 2025: Austin 2–2 Houston

May 21, 2025: Austin 3–1 Houston (U.S. Open Cup)

Apr 26, 2025: Houston 2–0 Austin

Sep 21, 2024: Austin 0–1 Houston

May 15, 2024: Austin 1–0 Houston

Trend: Very balanced — each team has two wins and a draw in the last five.

Key Player Matchups

Austin FC Top Scorers

M. Uzuni: 2 goals, 1 assist

J. Bell: 2 goals

C. Ramírez: 2 goals

Houston Dynamo FC Top Scorers

Guilherme Augusto: 5 goals, 4 assists (elite form)

L. Ennali: 2 goals

M. Bogusz: 1 goal, 1 assist

Matchup focus:

Augusto vs. Austin’s back line — the most decisive individual battle.

Uzuni’s creativity vs. Houston’s midfield pressure.

Team Statistical Comparison

CategoryAustinHouston
Possession50%45.5%
Shots per match10.914.6
Shots on goal4.54.9
Passing accuracy85.3%84.7%
Expected Goals10.410.0

Takeaway: Austin control possession better, but Houston generate more shots and higher‑quality chances.

Betting Trends

Austin winless in last five.

Houston have two wins in last five.

Houston have won two of last three MLS meetings.

Austin’s attack averages 1.0 goal per match; Houston’s top scorer alone has 5 goals.

MATCH ODDS

Houston Dynamo FC       + 180

Austin FC                             + 145

Draw                                     + 250

Over 2.5 – 125                   Under 2.5 + 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026