The long wait is over and the Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake City head-to-head is finally here! The match involving these classic MLS teams will be held at Shell Energy Stadium on the 16th of March, leaving the fans with only a couple of hours to prepare for the exciting event. Luckily, we have the best Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake betting tips for you right here!
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Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake prediction: Thriller at Shell Energy Stadium
Key Stats
- The last five matches between the two clubs resulted in two victories for Houston Dynamo, two draws, and only one Real Salt Lake City win.
- The previous head-to-head at Shell Energy Stadium resulted in over 3.5 total goals.
- Nicolas Lodeiro scored one of the goals for Houston Dynamo this season.
Correct score prediction: Houston Dynamo 4-1 Real Salt Lake
Seeing as the previous encounter between the two teams had 4-1 in favor of Ben Olsen’s club on the scoreboard, there’s no reason to believe our key Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake City prediction will fail.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No Arango means trouble
- HOME: -110 – 52.4%
- DRAW: +250 – 26.6%
- AWAY: +310 – 21.0%
*These Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake odds are subject to change
Real Salt Lake City are the underdogs at Shell Energy Stadium this week, as coach Mastroeni’s players seem to have a laughably-low 21.0% shot at the three points. In the meantime, the expected winners from Texas keep a massive 52.4% shot at the three points at -110.
Last five H2Hs: Houston doing better
USA MLS 15/09/24
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Leagues Cup 06/08/24
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USA MLS 04/07/24
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USA MLS 11/11/23
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USA MLS 07/11/23
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The graphics below will supply you with the much-needed Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake statistics, needed to make a proper bet on this game.
Houston Dynamo team news and form: Quest for three points continues
Despite losing their first two Major League Soccer games this season, coach Olsen’s players did chip a point away from almighty Columbus Crew on the 8th of March. Houston’s manager has a positive 11-3-6 record versus Real Salt Lake, so the signs for a positive outcome for his team are definitely there.
Predicted lineup: Tarbell (GK), Awodesu, Escobar, Bartlow, Dorsey, Artur, McGlynn, Kowalczyk, Lodeiro, Bassi & Ponce
USA MLS 13/04/25
D
LA Galaxy
1
Houston Dynamo
1
USA MLS 06/04/25
W
Los Angeles FC
0
Houston Dynamo
1
USA MLS 30/03/25
L
Portland Timbers
3
Houston Dynamo
1
USA MLS 23/03/25
D
Seattle Sounders
0
Houston Dynamo
0
USA MLS 16/03/25
L
Real Salt Lake
2
Houston Dynamo
1
Real Salt Lake team news and form: Pablo Mastroeni seems shell-shocked
Despite Ariath Piol’s 17th-minute opener at America First Field, Real Salt Lake City lost 1-3 to new MLS side San Diego last week. The visitors simply outperformed their rivals and it came as no surprise that the three points went into Hirving Lozano’s pocket.
Predicted lineup: Cabral (GK), Brown, Glad, Quinton, Katranis, Eneli, Ojeda, Goncalves, Luna, Marczuk & Piol
USA MLS 13/04/25
L
Nashville SC
2
Real Salt Lake
1
USA MLS 05/04/25
W
LA Galaxy
0
Real Salt Lake
2
USA MLS 30/03/25
L
Minnesota United
2
Real Salt Lake
0
USA MLS 23/03/25
L
FC Dallas
1
Real Salt Lake
0
USA MLS 16/03/25
W
Houston Dynamo
1
Real Salt Lake
2
Player to watch: Amine Bassi
We mentioned earlier that Lodeiro scored a goal for Houston Dynamo. The other goal was scored by attacking midfielder Amine Bassi. The latter established himself as one of the key men at Shell Energy Stadium, which made him a firm starter under Olsen’s rule.
Second player to watch: Forster Ajago
Similar to Lodeiro and Bassi, Ajago also has a one-goal tally so far. Real Salt Lake City’s new striker will have a hard time replacing former fan-favorite Cristian Arango who joined San Jose Earthquakes before the start of the season.
