Sparks will fly as Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo clash at Rio Tinto Stadium in the 22nd round of the MLS on Sunday, 13 July 2025.
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Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Real Salt Lake conceded first in eight of their last nine meetings with Houston Dynamo.
- Seven of Houston Dynamo's last eight games went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- There are at least five cards in each of Houston Dynamo's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Real Salt Lake 3-2 Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo have a poor track record at Rio Tinto Stadium, with only one win in their last 10 trips to this stadium (D3, L6).
Real Salt Lake are coming off a 3-2 victory over St Louis and have won their last two home games. Given their home advantage, we are leaning toward Salt Lake for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Real Salt Lake are clear favourites
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Houston Dynamo are eighth in the 15-team Western Conference, while Real Salt Lake are outside the playoff places in 12th.
Ahead of this encounter, Real Salt Lake are the expected winners at 19/20 (1.95). Teams with these odds usually have a 51.3% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Houston Dynamo drew first blood in eight of the last nine meetings between these sides. On that note, Houston Dynamo to score first has an appealing look at 7/5 (2.40). That one has a 41.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An evenly contested fixture
In the last six skirmishes between Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo, both teams have three wins apiece. As we pointed out earlier, Houston have a 1-3-6 win-draw-loss record in their last 10 trips to this stadium.
USA MLS 16/03/25
Houston Dynamo
Real Salt Lake
USA MLS 15/09/24
Houston Dynamo
Real Salt Lake
Leagues Cup 06/08/24
Houston Dynamo
Real Salt Lake
USA MLS 04/07/24
Real Salt Lake
Houston Dynamo
USA MLS 11/11/23
Houston Dynamo
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake preview: Diego Luna available
Salt Lake are coming off a thrilling 3-2 victory against St Louis, which saw both teams netting own goals in the second half. The win extended the Clarets’ unbeaten run to three games, keeping them six points off the playoff spots in the Western Conference.
Tyler Wolff, Zac MacMath, Emeka Eneli and Javain Brown are ruled out this weekend because of injuries.
Following his exploits for the USMNT in the Gold Cup, Diego Luna is expected to start for Salt Lake in midfield alongside Diogo Goncalves and Zavier Gozo, while William Agada will likely be the lone striker in Pablo Mastroeni’s preferred 4-2-3-1 setup.
Predicted lineup: Cabral (GK), Caliskan, Glad, Junqua, Katranis, Ruiz, Palacio, Gozo, Goncalves, Luna & Agada.
USA MLS 11/05/25
D
FC Dallas
1
Real Salt Lake
1
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
Real Salt Lake
1
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
San Diego FC
1
Real Salt Lake
3
USA MLS 20/04/25
L
Toronto FC
1
Real Salt Lake
0
USA MLS 13/04/25
L
Nashville SC
2
Real Salt Lake
1
Houston Dynamo preview: Eyeing three straight wins for first time since 2024
The visitors closed out June in winning fashion and have extended that into this month by beating San Diego in a thrilling contest 4-3 at Snapdragon Stadium last Sunday, which marked only the team's third MLS victory on the road this season.
Up against Real Salt Lake, Ben Olsen’s side will be seeking revenge after losing 2-1 at home when these teams last met in March.
Coach Olsen will not be able to call on the services of goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell, who has been sidelined since March because of an injury, as well as youngster Nelson Quinones this weekend.
The former DC United manager will rely on Ezekiel Ponce, who has netted seven goals for Houston Dynamo this campaign, and Ondrej Lingr, who has three goals, as attacking threats in this contest.
Predicted lineup: Bond (GK), Escobar, Bartlow, Ortiz, Andrade, Artur, McGlynn, Ennali, Bassi, Lingr & Ponce.
USA MLS 11/05/25
L
Seattle Sounders
3
Houston Dynamo
1
USA US Open Cup 08/05/25
W
Phoenix Rising FC
1
Houston Dynamo
4
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
Los Angeles FC
2
Houston Dynamo
0
USA MLS 27/04/25
W
Austin FC
0
Houston Dynamo
2
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
Colorado Rapids
2
Houston Dynamo
2
Player to watch: Diego Luna
Real Salt Lake's top scorer, Diego Luna, should be available for selection after an impressive CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign in which he had five goal contributions in six appearances. The 21-year-old scored the winner in the reverse fixture and will fancy his chances against Houston Dynamo once again.