FC Dallas vs Austin FC Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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This FC Dallas vs Austin FC prediction lands on a Texas rivalry with real playoff weight, as a red-hot Dallas side hosts an Austin team that simply refuses to lose.

FC Dallas arrive third in the Western Conference standings on 43 points, three back of leaders Vancouver, riding a three-game MLS winning streak and chasing higher seeding for home-field advantage.

Austin FC sit 13th in the West on 29 points, a single point below the playoff line, but they land in Frisco having won three straight road games and hunting a fourth.

Dallas own this matchup at home, winning six of their last seven home games against Austin FC in all competitions, so the visitors know they are walking into a tough building.

FC Dallas vs Austin FC Recent Results

FC Dallas are flying, winning their last three MLS games, most recently a 2-1 home victory over the Portland Timbers. The Texans have scored at least two goals in six of their last seven MLS games, with striker Petar Musa sitting second in the league scoring race on 18 goals, trailing only Lionel Messi.

Austin FC are unbeaten in six MLS games, banking 12 points from three wins and three ties over that stretch. Their momentum peaked with a gutsy 2-1 win at Western Conference leaders Vancouver on September 13, when forward Christian Ramirez scored both goals to keep the visitors surging.

FC Dallas vs Austin FC Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

FC Dallas: Daniel (Injured/out), Kaick Scabin (Injured/out)

Austin FC: CJ Applewhite (Injured/out), Myrto Uzuni (Injured/out), Guilherme Biro (Suspended)

FC Dallas

Center back Osaze Urhoghide has served his one-game suspension and should return to the back line, likely replacing Nolan Norris for the visit of Austin FC. No further changes are expected, with Daniel and Kaick Scabin the only absentees through injury.

Austin FC

Austin will be without defender Guilherme Biro after his red card against Vancouver, while Myrto Uzuni and CJ Applewhite are both sidelined by injury. Defensive duo Brendan Hines-Ike and Oleksandr Svatok are both in line to start in Frisco.

FC Dallas vs Austin FC Predicted Lineup

FC Dallas

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Sirois; Moore, Urhoghide, Ibeagha; Binyamin, Ramiro, Kaick, Kamungo; Valiente, Moreno; Farrington

Austin FC

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Stuver; Desler, Svatok, Hines-Ike; Gallagher, Sabovic, E. Torres, Rosales; Alastuey, F. Torres; Ramirez

FC Dallas vs Austin FC Key Stats & Game Facts

• FC Dallas have received 3+ cards in five of their last five games vs Austin FC (Major League Soccer).
• Austin FC have received 2+ cards in four of their last four games vs FC Dallas (Major League Soccer).
• Petar Musa has recorded 1+ shots on target in 10 of his last 10 games (Major League Soccer).
• Logan Farrington has scored in three of his last four games (Major League Soccer).
• Dani Pereira has been carded in four of his last four games vs FC Dallas (Major League Soccer).

FC Dallas vs Austin FC Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Something has to give between a Dallas side winning everything at home and an Austin team that will not lose. The numbers lean toward the hosts as favorites, but the projection here is a 1-1 tie, with Musa firing and Austin's stubborn road run keeping them level.

Best Picks

Back Bernard Kamungo to record at least one shot on target in the Player Shots On Target market. The projection has Kamungo clearing Over 0.5 shots on target at strong value, and it is easy to see why. He starts as an attacking right midfielder for a Dallas offense built to pile up chances against an Austin defense missing suspended Guilherme Biro.

Back Santiago Moreno to record three or more shots in the Player Shots market. Moreno lines up in attacking midfield and spearheads a Dallas attack that shoots early and often. Against a vulnerable Austin backline, the model gives him a strong look at clearing 2.5 shots, which reads as clear value in this matchup.

FC Dallas vs Austin FC Same Game Parlay

This four-leg Same Game Parlay leans on Dallas firepower: Petar Musa over 0.5 shots on target, Musa over 0.5 assists, Logan Farrington anytime goalscorer, and Musa over 1.5 shots.

Musa is automatic on target, recording 1+ shot on target in 10 of his last 10 MLS games, so leg one is the anchor of this whole parlay.

The assist leg follows his recent creativity, with Musa providing assists in each of his last three MLS games as Dallas keep scoring in bunches at home.

Farrington adds the goal threat, having scored in three of his last four MLS games, and he starts up top for a side scoring freely in front of goal.

Leg four doubles down on volume, with Musa attempting 2+ shots in nine of his last 10 MLS games, a natural fit given how often Dallas shoot.

At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays +625 at best and is priced as low as +500 elsewhere. Shop around, because that spread works out to $13 extra profit on a $10 stake between the top and bottom price.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

FC Dallas vs Austin FC Talking Points

The story here is momentum versus history. FC Dallas are chasing higher seeding to lock up home-field advantage in the playoffs, and doing it in style with Petar Musa firing at a league-leading clip, second only to Lionel Messi in the MLS scoring race. Austin, meanwhile, arrive as history-makers, becoming the first club in MLS history to beat all three Cascadia opponents on the road in a single regular season. That road resilience is real, but Dallas have owned this rivalry at Toyota Stadium, and the FC Dallas vs Austin FC lineups tilt toward the hosts with Osaze Urhoghide back from suspension and Austin down key men. Expect a physical, card-heavy night that both teams badly want.

FC Dallas vs Austin FC Predictions FAQs

When is the FC Dallas vs Austin FC game?

The game takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, kicking off at 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT.

Where is FC Dallas vs Austin FC being played?

The game is being played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

What is the team news for FC Dallas vs Austin FC?

FC Dallas defender Osaze Urhoghide returns after serving a suspension, while Daniel and Kaick Scabin are out injured. Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro is suspended, and Myrto Uzuni and CJ Applewhite are sidelined.

What is the score prediction for FC Dallas vs Austin FC?

A 1-1 tie is predicted for the clash, with FC Dallas riding a three-game league winning streak and Austin FC unbeaten in their last six MLS games.

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