The Battle for Western Conference Dominance: Austin FC vs. FC Dallas

The upcoming matchup between Austin FC and FC Dallas is set to take place in Frisco, Texas on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. EDT. According to BETMGM SPORTSBOOK, FC Dallas is favored to win with a line of -107, while Austin FC is the underdog with a line of +280. The over/under for the game is set at 2.5 goals.

Austin FC enters the game with three consecutive shutout wins, while Dallas has struggled with a 2-6-2 record, placing them 14th in the Western Conference. Despite their struggles, Dallas has a strong track record against Austin, winning four out of their five previous meetings.

This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Austin securing a 2-1 victory in their previous encounter. Diego Rubio has been a key performer for Austin with three goals, while Petar Musa leads Dallas with three goals and one assist. The game is expected to be competitive, with both teams looking to secure a win and make up ground in the Western Conference standings.

In terms of recent performance, Dallas has a 2-6-2 record, averaging 1.0 goal per game, while Austin has a 4-2-4 record, averaging 1.3 goals per game. Several players are expected to be absent due to injuries for both teams, including Geovane Jesus and Alan Velasco for Dallas