Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th September 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Houston Dynamo take on an impressive Real Salt Lake side in an important clash at the Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Preview
Real Salt Lake are in third place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side eased past New England Revolution by a comfortable 2-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Houston Dynamo, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season, The hosts defeated Los Angeles FC by a 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Houston Dynamo have a slight edge over Real Salt Lake and have won 15 out of the 42 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's 14 victories.
- Real Salt Lake have won only one game against Houston Dynamo since the start of the 2023 season, with their only victory coming by a 3-2 scoreline in the reverse fixture in July this year.
- In a run dating back to March this year, Houston Dynamo have won only one of their last 13 matches at home in all competitions, with one of these victories coming against Real Salt Lake.
- In a run dating back to May this year, Real Salt Lake have won only one of their last 10 away matches in all competitions.
Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Prediction
Real Salt Lake have been in impressive form this season but have struggled against Houston Dynamo in the past. Anderson Julio has been prolific for his side this season and will look to add to his goal tally on Saturday.
Houston Dynamo can pack a punch on their day but have a poor home record this year. Real Salt Lake are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Houston Dynamo 1-3 Real Salt Lake
Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Salt Lake to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Real Salt Lake to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Anderson Julio to score - Yes