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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Houston Dynamo take on an impressive Real Salt Lake side in an important clash at the America First Field on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo Preview
Houston Dynamo are in sixth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Texas-based outfit edged Charlotte FC to a narrow 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Salt Lake, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The hosts slumped to a damaging 1-0 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles Galaxy in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
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Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Houston Dynamo have a slight edge over Real Salt Lake and have won 14 out of the 40 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's 13 victories.
- Houston Dynamo are unbeaten in their last six matches against Real Salt Lake - their three victories last year are the team's only three victories against Real Salt Lake since 2017.
- Real Salt Lake were unbeaten in 15 matches on the trot in MLS before they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles Galaxy last month.
- Houston Dynamo are unbeaten in their last six matches on the trot - their second-longest such run in a single season of MLS.
Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo Prediction
Houston Dynamo are in excellent form and will look to make the most of their impressive run. Ibrahim Aliyu found the back of the net last week and will look to replicate his feat this week.
Real Salt Lake have been inconsistent over the past year and will need to be at their best this week. Houston Dynamo are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Real Salt Lake 1-2 Houston Dynamo
Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Houston Dynamo to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Houston Dynamo to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Ibrahim Aliyu to score - Yes
