Our prediction for this MLS match:
Austin and Dallas go head to head at Q2 Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Thursday’s program. Austin suffered yet another dip in form, with the team losing to both Real Salt Lake (1-2) and Sporting Kansas City (1-4) in the previous two league fixtures and given their shaky defence, home win should not be considered. All Sofiane Djeffal, Leo Vaisanen, and Zan Kolmanic are out of contention through injuries for the home team.
The Toros, on the other hand, aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Portland Timbers, but given their difficulties on the road, we believe that punters from all four corners of the world can find value in betting on the home team. The visitors will be without Ema Twumasi, Tsiki Ntsabeleng, Paxton Pomykal, Sebastian Lletget, Paul Arriola, and Tarik Scott in the midweek clash.
Highlighted Player (Matt Hedges):
Matthew Hedges is a 193-cm tall centre back who was born in Rochester, New York on April 1, 1990. At the age of 18 he started his college career at Butler Bulldogs and in 2011 he moved to North Carolina Tar Heels. After scoring 18 goals in total in college football, Matt played for Reading United before joining MLS club FC Dallas.
The American footballer has been playing for FC Dallas since 2012 and in 2016 he won both US Open Cup and Supporters’ Shield with the Toros. Matthew Hedges made his debut for USA national soccer team on February 8, 2015, coming as a substittute in the 72nd minute in a friendly against Panama.
2017 was the most successful year of his career as he won the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the Yenks. USA defeated Jamaica 2-1 in the title game, but Matt Hedges was not given an opportunity to play in the final. His preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (FC Dallas):
Despite making it to the 2010 MLS Cup final, Dallas eventually failed to win the domestic trophy. The Toros (Bulls) were beaten by Colorado in the final played at BMO Field in Toronto and you should bear in mind that the Rapids scored the winner in the extra time.
That was the first and only time Dallas participated in the MLS Cup final, but in 2016 the club won the Supporters’ Shield and the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Toros play their home games at Toyota Stadium, the venue that was opened in August, 2005. The stadium’s original name was Pizza Hut Park, but in September 2013 it was renamed as Toyota Stadium after Pizza Hut Park left as a main sponsor.
FC Dallas wear red shits with white stripes when playing at home, while their secondary colors are white and blue. Former Ajax and River Plate ace Mauro Rosales, who joined the Toyota Stadium outfit in 2016, is regarded as one of the club most significant stars.