Austin hosts Cincinnati for season opener

Updated Feb. 25, 2022 2:15 a.m. ET

FC Cincinnati vs. Austin FC

Austin, Texas; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST

LINE: Austin FC -162, FC Cincinnati +412, Draw +309; over/under is 2.5 goals

Austin opens the season at home against Cincinnati.

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Austin was 9-21-4 overall during the 2021 season while going 7-8-2 at home. Austin scored 35 goals a season ago, averaging 1.0 per game.

Cincinnati compiled a 4-22-8 record overall in 2021 while finishing 3-11-3 in road matches. Cincinnati scored 37 goals and had a goal differential of -37 last season.

The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Austin: Rodney Redes (injured), Danny Hoesen (injured).

Cincinnati: Beckham Sunderland (injured), John Nelson (injured).

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