Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas Prediction and Betting Tips | September 18th 2024

The action continues in MLS as Real Salt Lake and FC Dallas go head-to-head at America First Field on Wednesday. Peter Luccin’s men head into the midweek clash unbeaten in their last four games against the hosts and will be looking to move within two points of the final play-in spot.

Real Salt Lake were sent back down to earth in MLS as they fell to a 4-1 defeat against Houston Dynamo at the Shell Energy Stadium last weekend.

This followed a 2-0 victory over New England Revolution at the Toyota Stadium on September 1 which saw their four-game winless run in the league end.

With 47 points from 28 matches, Real Salt Lake are currently fourth in the Western Conference table, level on points with third-placed Colorado Rapids.

Meanwhile, Dallas continue to struggle for results at the business end of the regular season as they played out a goalless draw with Vancouver Whitecaps last time out.

Luccin’s men have now failed to win five of their last six matches across all competitions, claiming two draws and losing three, including back-to-back defeats against St. Louis City and Juarez FC in the Leagues Cup back in August.

With 34 points from 28 matches, Dallas are currently 10th in the Western Conference table, five points behind ninth-placed Minnesota United in the coveted play-in qualifying places.

Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

With 24 wins from the last 51 meetings between the sides, Dallas boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
Real Salt Lake have picked up 14 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 13 occasions.
Dallas are on a five-game unbeaten run against Real Salt Lake, picking up three wins and two draws since a 2-1 loss in October 2021.
Real Salt Lake have won all but one of their last five home games across all competitions, with a 2-0 loss against San Jose Earthquakes on August 25 being the exception.
Dallas have failed to win 13 of their last 14 MLS away games in 2024, losing eight and claiming five draws since the turn of the year.

Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas Prediction

While Dallas will be looking to return to winning ways and keep their playoff qualifying hopes alive, results on their travels offer little optimism.

Real Salt Lake have put together a solid run of form at home in recent weeks and we predict they will end their winless run against Luccin’s men on Wednesday.

Prediction: Real Salt Lake 2-1 FC Dallas

Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Real Salt Lake to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in six of the last eight meetings between the two teams)

Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in seven of their last eight clashes)