Texas Derby stakes high as Austin chase playoff line
Houston Dynamo look to cement their playoff standing against an Austin side desperate to bridge a six-point gap to the post-season places.
Houston Dynamo enter this derby 7th in the table on 23 points, currently holding a playoff spot with a game in hand over their rivals. Ben Olsen’s side will be frustrated after their last outing against DC United, where a Hector Herrera strike was cancelled out by a late equaliser from a throw-in, resulting in a 1-1 draw despite the Dynamo registering 20 shots.
Austin arrive with renewed hope following an emphatic 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders, a result that snapped a poor run of form including a 5-0 thrashing by San Diego. Sitting 14th and six points adrift of the playoff line, the visitors need a result to build momentum before the upcoming Leagues Cup break.
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