Houston Dynamo vs Austin: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 26 July the Major League Soccer brings Houston Dynamo against Austin at Shell Energy Stadium. Kick-off: 01:30 WAT. In the table, Houston Dynamo are 5th, upper half, on 51 points after 34 matches; Austin are 14th (in the drop zone) with 34. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Houston Dynamo, last 5: DWWDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with DC United, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Austin, last 5: WWLLL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Seattle Sounders, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Houston Dynamo, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.2 for Austin.
Head to head
When they last met (26 Apr 2026) it ended Austin 2–0 Houston Dynamo.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Houston Dynamo 1.8 xG, Austin 1.0 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 57%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Houston Dynamo 56%, draw 24%, Austin 20%.
Lower-risk option: Houston Dynamo or draw (80%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Houston Dynamo 1–1 Austin. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Houston Dynamo56%fair 1.80 · @1.68
Draw24%fair 4.14 · @3.90
Austin20%fair 4.94 · @4.60
2.77Expected goals
1.77Houston Dynamo xG
1.00Austin xG
57%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–011%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
0–06%
0–16%
From our goals model: Houston Dynamo 1.8 – 1.0 Austin expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Houston Dynamo vs Austin?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Houston Dynamo vs Austin?
On our numbers Houston Dynamo have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Austin 20%.
How many goals will there be in Houston Dynamo vs Austin?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Houston Dynamo vs Austin?
Our predicted score is Houston Dynamo 1–1 Austin, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Houston Dynamo vs Austin?
Houston Dynamo vs Austin (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 26 July 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Shell Energy Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.