Austin vs Dallas preview
2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Q2 Stadium
Today - 12:30 AM
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 17
CONTEXT
Austin faced Dallas in a contest that finished 1-2 to the visitors after a 0-1 halftime score. Austin controlled 64 percent of possession yet posted only 0.78 xG while Dallas created 1.1 xG from 36 percent possession. The xG differential stood at negative 0.32 for the home side. Dallas entered as the stronger team and secured the win in line with that assessment. No red cards occurred during the match. The outcome proved consistent with xG readings and featured a significant 100 percent deviation attributed to Dallas. Efficiency remained in line with expectations and market alignment was maintained. The result reflected standard play without disciplinary interruptions.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Dallas recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent during the match.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with expectations for both sides.
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xG alignment: The final result aligned with xG values as Dallas claimed the victory.
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Market alignment: The outcome demonstrated true market alignment with pre-match indicators.
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xG expectations: Austin posted 0.78 xG against Dallas 1.1 xG for a differential of -0.32.
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Event impact: The 1-2 scoreline developed without events that substantially altered standard patterns.
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Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown resulting in no distortion from disciplinary measures.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
R. Touchan
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.32
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
D. Arnaud
VS
E. Quill
0.94
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.5
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Colorado Rapids
Rank: 63
L
Houston Dynamo
Rank: 63
L
Seattle Sounders
Rank: 69
W
St. Louis City
Rank: 64
L
Sporting KC
Rank: 52
L
San Diego
Rank: 66
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
LA Galaxy
Rank: 63
D
San Diego
Rank: 66
L
Portland Timbers
Rank: 61
D
Colorado Rapids
Rank: 62
W
SJ Earthquakes
Rank: 64
W
Vancouver Whitecaps
Rank: 72
L
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 3
3
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
57.51
66.07
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Austin
Dallas
Power Score
57.51
66.07
League Position
14
7
Global Rank
626
369
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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Austin
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Opponent-weighted form score
Dallas
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Austin Dallas
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Austin
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Dallas
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Austin
vs
Dallas
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Austin
Dallas
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
13%
Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.10
vs
-0.32
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Austin
Dallas
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
29%
Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.32
vs
-0.10
Austin
Dallas
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Austin
vs
Dallas
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Austin
Dallas
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Austin
0.00
Dallas
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Austin
Dallas
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Austin
0.00
Dallas
0.00
Austin
Dallas
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- ATX had peak pressure around 66'.
- DAL started the game with stronger pressure.
ATX Pressure
DAL Pressure
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Pressure Index:
ATX reached the top pressure at 66' (88.80).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Austin
ATX
Home
5
matches
Dallas
DAL
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
5
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-17T00:14:29+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
3-4-2-1
40 J. Sirois
25 S. Ibeagha
77 B. Kamungo
17 R. Moschen Benetti
12 C. Cappis
14 H. Johansson
10 S. Moreno
9 P. Musa
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 AM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Q2 Stadium
Capacity
20738
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Ramy Touchan
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vs
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League: Major League Soccer
Kickoff: Thu, 20 Aug - 1:30 AM
Venue: America First Field
Statistics
Possession
ATX
61%
DAL
39%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
2
1
Big Chances Created
3
4
Shots
7
37
Dangerous attacks
21
64
Possession
36
7
Corners
4
17
Free kicks
12
3
Yellow Cards
4
Match Overview
28
Ball Safe
18
8
Goal Kicks
8
0
Goal Attempts
7
5
Substitutions
4
17
Throwins
12
1
Hit Woodwork
0
7
Successful Headers
12
0
Assists
2
7
Dribble Attempts
12
5
Successful Dribbles
6
71
Successful Dribbles Percentage
50
Attacking
114
Attacks
71
1
Big Chances Missed
3
Possession
74
Long Passes
39
562
Passes
315
485
Successful Passes
251
86
Successful Passes Percentage
80
5
Key Passes
14
40
Successful Long Passes
10
54
Successful Long Passes Percentage
26
Defensive
4
Saves
3
15
Tackles
7
4
Interceptions
9
42
Duels Won
37
Build-up
27
Total Crosses
9
3
Accurate Crosses
3
Discipline
2
Offsides
2
12
Fouls
17
Lineup
Referee :
Ramy Touchan
Manager ▼
D. Arnaud
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
12
Damian Las
Goalkeeper
15
Jon Bell
Defender
6.55 
Referee :
Ramy Touchan
Manager ▼
E. Quill
Coach
Starting XI ▼
17
Ramiro
Midfielder
6.76
Substitutes ▼
22
Álvaro Augusto
Defender
6.64 24
Joshua Torquato
Defender
6.47
Events
2ND-HALF
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
90+9'
85'
8th Substitution
85'
9th Substitution
83'
Time wasting / 6th Yellowcard
7th Substitution
82'
79'
6th Substitution
73'
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
70'
5th Substitution
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
68'
3rd Substitution
63'
4th Substitution
63'
63'
4th Yellowcard
60'
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
57'
1st Substitution
46'
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
45+2'
Header / 1st Goal
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
35'
33'
Ramiro
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
CONCLUSION
Dallas secured the 1-2 win by converting limited possession into superior chance quality that matched their xG output. Austin held the majority of the ball but failed to generate finishing returns equal to their volume. The halftime lead of 0-1 proved decisive as the second half produced no further red card complications or major adjustments. Possession dominance by the home side did not overcome the away team's efficiency in key moments. The absence of disciplinary actions kept the contest balanced in structure throughout. Overall the result followed expected patterns based on the recorded metrics without external distortions influencing the final margin.
Match Commentary