Mayra Madrigal
On Matchday 4 of the 2023 MLS season, a special match between Texan rivals is scheduled: Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC. Things have not changed much for these teams compared to the previous season.
Austin continues to show improved performance, while Houston has started the season on the wrong foot and has not won yet. Austin has resulted victorious in the last three games against this opponent, so this is the Dynamo’s chance to cut into that dominance.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC preview, with all the relevant information, possible lineups, predictions, and odds available for betting.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC MLS Matchday 4 Game on March 18, 2023
- Where: BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, Texas
- When: Saturday, March 18, 2023, 7:30 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Houston Dynamo (+138) / Draw (+240) / Austin FC (+175)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Houston Dynamo (AH -0.5, +130) / Austin FC (AH +0.5, -185)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-155), Under (+110)
- Both teams score: Yes (-185) / No (+125)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Houston Dynamo FC
Houston Dynamo is the worst team in the Western Conference after playing two games in the current MLS campaign. Aside from CF Montreal and Charlotte, Houston is the other team that has lost every game it has played so far, making them the only ones without points on their record.
They ended the 2022 season with a 1-3 loss to LA Galaxy and now have three losses in a row in all competitions. However, there is one thing that has changed for this match, and that is that now, at last, the team will have the opportunity to make its home debut.
It’s been five months since their last home game, and it’s been six months since their last win, but perhaps their home turf gives them confidence.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Steve Clark; Griffin Dorsey, Ethan Bartlow, Teenage Hadebe, Tate Schmitt; Héctor Herrera, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Artur; Corey Baird, Porleifur Úlfarsson, Iván Franco.
Betting on Austin FC
Austin had a great season last year, trying to maintain that level of performance in this campaign. Despite opening with a 3-2 loss to St. Louis City, the team has been able to cope with the following matches, so it comes into this match with two consecutive victories.
They have just suffered an emotional blow that could take its toll on them this Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC match, because although they won 2-0 against Violette in the CONCACAF Champions League, they were eliminated in the round of 16 by a 3-2 aggregate score. That defeat was not on their plans, but now, it allows them to focus entirely on the local tournament.
In its three MLS games, Austin has scored at least one goal in each match; and with a total of five goals, it has the fourth most goals scored in the Western Conference.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Brad Stuver; Jon Gallagher, Alexander Ring, Leo Väisänen, Zan Kolmanic; Owen Wolff, Daniel Pereira Gil; Emiliano Rigoni, Sebastián Driussi, Ethan Finlay; Gyasi Zardes.
JefeBet Prediction
Being a home team, Houston Dynamo could be given the benefit of the doubt to get its first win of the season in this Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC game, but the head-to-head record establishes an Austin supremacy with four wins in five games. Regardless of the winner, it is very possible that the Over (2.5) will be covered.
Prediction: Austin FC wins by a score of 1-2.
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