Major League Soccer
Austin - Dallas
08/17/2026, 12:30 AM
Expected Goals
1.3
2.9
1.6
1:1
13%1:2
9%2:1
8%0:2
7%2:2
6%What influences the xG?
Austin
Dallas
League
The Lab
- 1Dallas: first goal in 6 of 7 games (86%)
- 2Austin with Ilie SĂĄnchez: 1.3 goals/game. Without: 0 goals/game (6 of 8 games)
- 3Dallas with Sam Sarver: 2.3 goals/game. Without: 0 goals/game (6 of 8 games)
- 4Austin: 6 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 8 games)
- 5Dallas: 5 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 8 games)
Model Probabilities
Match Result
Home Win
30%
Draw
27%
Away Win
42%
Goals
Over 1.5
80%
Under 1.5
20%
Over 2.5
56%
Under 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
33%
Under 3.5
67%
Double Chance
Home or Draw
58%
Away or Draw
70%
No Draw
73%
Both Score
Yes
60%
No
40%
Key Factors
- Model Prediction: Mathematical analysis calculates a 42% probability of an away win and expects 1.59 goals for Dallas
- Tactical Approach: Dallas played counter-oriented in recent matches with an average of 38% possession and 3.8 shots on target
- Offense vs Defense: Dallas scores an average of 1.78 goals per game, while Austin is defensively vulnerable, conceding 2.0 goals per match
Risk Factors
- Stalling Goal Production: Both teams currently show lower goal scoring averages than their season norms (Austin 0.8 vs 1.3; Dallas 1.8 vs 2.0)
- Squad Absences for Dallas: The visitors have to play without Logan Farrington, Patrickson Delgado, Kaick, and the suspended N. Norris
Overview
Austin hosts Dallas at the Q2 Stadium
Major League Soccer match on August 17, 2026, 2:30 AM
Austin is currently in 14th place with 17 points
Dallas sits in 7th place with 27 points
A crucial matchup for Dallas to secure their playoff position
Form
Austin shows a form of LLWLL, with 1 win and 4 losses
Dallas has a more stable form of WWDLD, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss
In their last games, Austin lost to Colorado Rapids while Dallas drew against LA Galaxy
W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss
Statistics
Austin scores an average of 1.22 goals and concedes 2.0 goals per game this season
At home, Austin is defensively much stronger with only 0.7 goals conceded per match
Dallas scores 1.78 goals on average while conceding 1.39 goals per game
On the road, Dallas concedes 1.12 goals per game on average
Head-to-Head
There have been 5 head-to-head matches in total
Dallas dominates with 3 wins, while Austin has 1 win and there was 1 draw
The goal difference is 9 to 5 in favor of Dallas
The last direct meeting ended in a 0-2 away win for Dallas on September 14, 2025
Key Players
Myrto Uzuni has registered 6 goals and 1 assist this season
Christian Ramirez contributed 5 goals and 1 assist
J. Rosales recorded 1 goal and 1 assist
For Dallas, Petar Musa shines with 13 goals and 2 assists
Santiago Moreno has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist
JoaquĂn Valiente contributed 3 assists
Goalkeepers
Brad Stuver protects Austin's goal and kept 4 clean sheets this season
Jonathan Sirois represents Dallas with 3 clean sheets this season
Influences
The game will be played on grass at the Q2 Stadium
The venue average is 2.8 goals per match
Both teams scored in 40% of the historical games at this stadium
Austin benefits from solid home defense with only 7 goals conceded in 10 home matches