Houston Dynamo face a second Texan derby in the space of a few days when they head to Austin on Wednesday in MLS' Western Conference.
The Dynamo secured a dramatic point against fierce rivals FC Dallas at the weekend, scoring one of the latest goals in MLS history to claim a 2-2 draw.
Austin meanwhile are one of the form sides in the division with 13 points from their last 15 possible, and a win at the Q2 stadium would see them move top of the standings.
Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo latest odds
The hosts have a strong record in this fixture winning three of their four MLS encounters against their rivals from Houston. Joshua Wolff's side are offered at 4/5 (1.80) with bet365.
The Dynamo for their part have won just one of their last six games and are priced at 16/5 (4.20) with the draw available at 29/10 (3.90).
Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo first goal scorer
Austin boast the second top-scorer in MLS this season with Sebastian Driussi so far netting 11 league goals.
The former Zenit St Petersburg and River Plate striker is the favourite to break the deadlock at 9/2 (5.50) while his team-mate and fellow Argentine Maximiliano Urruti is offered at 11/2 (6.50).
The visitors' top scorer this term is Darwin Quintero, and the veteran Colombian forward is offered at 8/1 (9.00) to score first, just behind his strike partner Sebastian Ferreira at 7/1 (8.00).
Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo preview
Austin have been in fine scoring form in recent weeks and have netted over 1.5 goals in five of their last eight matches.
Indeed their last two games have seen them put three goals past Atlanta United and Colorado Rapids respectively and they will be extremely confident of causing problems to a shaky Dynamo defence.
The Houston outfit have conceded at least twice in six of their last seven competitive games and know they are likely to be in for another tough clash against a side who are riding high and playing extremely well.
Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo tips and predictions
The hosts are priced at 4/6 (1.65) to score over 1.5 goals in the game which looks like an obvious selection.
Backing Austin FC to net in both halves however may be more appealing at 6/4 (2.50) with the Dynamo conceding in both halves of four of their last six matches.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Austin FC to score in both halves at 6/4 (2.50) for a 1pt stake with bet365
