Teams to be updated before the match
Match details:
Austin FC vs FC Dallas
Q2 Stadium
October 24th, 05:30
Preview:
Texas derby in Major League Soccer playoff today, with Austin FC hosting FC Dallas. The single-leg fixture is a Conference semifinal fixture and takes place at the Q2 stadium.
Austin FC ended their losing streak against FC Dallas this season and drew both their matches. They finished second in the Western Conference and will be the favorites to progress into the next round.
FC Dallas have never lost to Austin FC and won all their meetings in the 2021 season. They defeated Minnesota United in the penalty shootout after the game ended 1-1
Austin FC drew 1-1 and 2-2 with FC Dallas during the regular season.
Suspension and injuries:
Austin FC: Frederik Kleemann is ruled out.
FC Dallas: Bernard Kamungo is ruled out.
Starting line-up:
Austin FC: Stuver, Lima, Gabrielsen, Cascante, Gallagher, Ring, Valencia, Fagúndez, Driussi, Finlay, Urruti
FC Dallas: Paes, Twumasi, Martínez, Hedges, Farfan, Cerrillo, Pomykal, Lletget, Obrian, Ferreira, Arriola
Top picks:
Sebastian Driussi: The Austin FC striker scored 24 goals this season, and will be the best pick today. He was in stunning form during the regular season and should be in all teams.
Diego Fagundez: The Autin FC midfielder would be a smart pick as a differential today. He scored six goals and assisted 13 times in the regular season.
Jesus Ferreira: The top pick from FC Dallas would be their forward, Jesus Ferreira. He scored 18 goals in the regular season and should be the one leading their attack today.
Captaincy options:
- Sebastian Driussi
- Jesus Ferreira
- Diego Fagundez
Fantasy XI:
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