May 21, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Houston FC midfielder Erik Duenas (16) shoots on goal during the second half against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Austin FC Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo Prediction 8/9/2025 Picks

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MATCHUP Dynamo Houston Austin FC Austin FC
Team Records 7-7-11 9-7-8
Where Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas
When Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time 08:30 PM EDT
TV MLS Season Pass

In this article, we will formulate a Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC Prediction for this MLS game on Saturday, August 9th, at the Q2 Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLS matchup.

Austin FC Preview

Austin has 33 points this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the Western Conference. Austin has a 9-8-6 record this season, and have a 4-2-5 home record. Austin is coming off a 4-2 road victory over DC United, and are 5-1-1 in their last 7 games. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.

Austin is averaging 0.91 goals per game, while allowing 1.13 goals per game. Brandon Vazquez leads Austin’s offense this season with 5 total goals.

Houston Dynamo Preview

Houston has 27 points this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the Western Conference. Houston has a 7-11-6 record this season and are 4-7-2 at home. Houston is coming off a 0-1 road defeat by Real Salt Lake, and have been winless in seven of their last nine games. Over is 5-1 in their 6 games. 

Houston is averaging 1.21 goals per game, while allowing 1.63 goals per game. Ezequiel Ponce leads Houston’s offense this season with 7 total goals.

Why Austin FC will win

  • The favorite has won each of Houston’s last six MLS games at Q2 Stadium.
  • The favorite has won seven of the last eight MLS games between Austin FC and Houston.
  • The favorite has won each of the last six MLS games between Austin FC and Houston at Q2 Stadium.
  • Austin FC has won six of its last eight MLS games as a home favorite following a win.
  • Austin FC has won five of its last six MLS home games against Houston.
  • Austin FC has won five of its last six MLS games against Houston at Q2 Stadium.
  • Austin FC has won four of its last six MLS games.

Why Houston Dynamo will win

  • Houston has won four of its last five MLS away games following a draw.
  • Houston has won each of its last three MLS games against Austin FC following a draw.

Total Points Facts

  • The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has failed to hit in each of the last five MLS games between Austin FC and Houston.
  • The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has failed to hit in six of the last seven MLS games between Austin FC and Houston.
  • The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has failed to hit in 11 of Houston’s last 16 MLS away games.
  • The ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in each of the last four MLS games between Austin FC and Houston.
  • The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in four of Houston’s last five MLS away games.
  • The ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in four of Austin FC’s last five MLS home games.

Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC Prediction

Both teams are tied 1-1 wins this season, with each one having won at home. Austin won by 3-1 and Houston by 2-0. Both teams are tied 4-4 wins in their last 8 head-to-head meetings, but Austin is 6-1 in their 7 home meetings against Houston. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 head-to-head meetings.

In this Houston Dynamo vs Austin FC, Austin is coming as +110 home favorites. Austin is rightfully favored, as they have 6 more points than Houston, but both teams have exactly four home/away wins. Austin has been in great form lately, with five wins in its last seven games, while on the other hand, Houston is struggling, with three losses in their last four road games. Austin has an incredibly good history against Houston at their home court, so I like the value with the home team in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Austin FC +110

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