Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Sep 2026
Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Predictions
There’s a strong case for siding with Houston when it comes to the Full-Time Result betting market. We think the favourites could prove too strong for Salt Lake and odds of -133 are attractive.
Dive into our Houston vs Salt Lake betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Preview
Houston Dynamo take on Real Salt Lake at Shell Energy Stadium, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 9 September.
Houston Dynamo drew away from home in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. The Texas side dominated possession with 65% of the ball and had five shots on target.
Real Salt Lake hosted Los Angeles FC in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 draw at America First Field. Pablo Mastroeni's men managed nine shots on goal and enjoyed 58% possession, with Saba Lobjanidze and Noel Caliskan on the scoresheet.
H2H: RSL 3-0 Win in Previous H2H Encounter
RSL have landed three consecutive wins over Houston. In their last clash, hosts RSL came out with a 3-0 victory at America First Field. The past 10 H2H games have involved four wins each and two draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Houston Dynamo |
27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 34:32 | 44 |
| 21 |  Real Salt Lake |
27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 44 | -4 | 40:44 | 32 |
5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 13.1 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Houston have had 53.3% possession and 4.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.4 goals from 11.1 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal, while earning 5.2 corners.
Top goalscorer Guilherme Augusto has found the net 5 times, Mateusz Bogusz 2, with Ibrahim Aliyu and two other players on 1. Jack McGlynn has made the most assists with 3.
RSL have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 12.9 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. The Utah team average 48.3% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 7.5 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 3.9 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts.
Sergi Solans has scored 4 goals, followed by Saba Lobjanidze, Noel Caliskan, Dominik Marczuk and Morgan Guilavogui on 1. Saba Lobjanidze is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Confirmed Lineups
Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jonathan Bond (GK), Lawrence Ennali, Lucas Halter, Antonio Carlos, Franco Negri, Agustin Bouzat, Artur, Hector Herrera, Ibrahim Aliyu, Mateusz Bogusz, Guilherme Augusto.
Real Salt Lake confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Rafael Cabral (GK), Kobi Henry, Juan Jose Arias, Lukas Engel, DeAndre Yedlin, Colin Guske, Noel Caliskan, Juan Sanabria, Aiden Hezarkhani, Diego Luna, Jason Shokalook.
Main Match Prediction
Houston are priced at -133 to secure a victory and we think these odds look too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a MLS win and a nice potential return could be on the cards.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The MLS form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 57.1% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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1
Salt Lake
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Houston to win 3-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +900 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Juan Manuel Sanabria (RSL) is available at +165 to register one or more shots on goal. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.
Mateusz Bogusz (Houston) has netted two goals in his past five MLS home games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +210 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
The past five Real Salt Lake away matches have averaged 13.60 corners, while the previous two Houston games have seen the 10.5 Total Corners line being covered. We think it’s possible that the teams will cover the Total Corners line and odds of -103 can be landed.
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Salt Lake
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on Houston to triumph, Over 2.5 along with over 10.5 corners to be awarded.
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Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Favourites Houston Dynamo are regarded as the likeliest winners for this MLS clash. The -111 about them triumphing means a 53% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +265 about Real Salt Lake.
There are different ways to bet on Houston including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -115, although RSL +0.5 is a viable alternative at -114 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.
Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -172.
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Ibrahim Aliyu is the First Goalscorer favourite at +450 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +170.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Houston have swerved defeat at Shell Energy Stadium in the previous seven matches. The Texas side have managed six victories, two draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.60.
Salt Lake haven’t tasted victory in the previous nine away matches. Pablo Mastroeni's men have collected six losses, three draws and one victory in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
RSL enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Houston at Shell Energy Stadium. The previous 8 H2H games at Shell Energy Stadium have seen five draws, two Houston victories and one RSL win.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Dynamo Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 1.70 | 1.10 | 0.60 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | |
| Real Salt Lake Away Stats |
1-3-6 | 3.10 | 1.20 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- MLS: 14/05 2026 Salt Lake 3 Houston 0
- MLS: 13/07 2025 Salt Lake 1 Houston 0
- MLS: 16/03 2025 Houston 1 Salt Lake 2
- MLS: 15/09 2024 Houston 4 Salt Lake 1
- MLS: 04/07 2024 Salt Lake 3 Houston 2
- MLS: 12/11 2023 Houston 5 Salt Lake 4
- MLS: 07/11 2023 Salt Lake 6 Houston 5
- MLS: 29/10 2023 Houston 2 Salt Lake 1
- MLS: 27/08 2023 Salt Lake 0 Houston 3
- U.S. Open Cup: 24/08 2023 Houston 3 Salt Lake 1
Houston Dynamo League Stats
Real Salt Lake League Stats
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 7.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Houston Dynamo this season are Guilherme Augusto (12), Mateusz Bogusz (4), Lawrence Ennali (3)
- Top Assistors for Houston Dynamo this season are Guilherme Augusto (5), Jack McGlynn (5), Lawrence Ennali (2)
Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the Houston vs RSL team news before you bet. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.
Houston Dynamo Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Real Salt Lake Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Houston Dynamo Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Real Salt Lake Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Houston Dynamo Substitutes
- 14Duane Holmes
- 17Nick Markanich
- 18Diadie Samassekou
- 22Matthew Arana
- 23Duncan McGuire
- 26Blake Gillingham
- 33Vinicius Silva
- 34Agustin Resch
- 37Gilberto Rivera
Real Salt Lake Substitutes
- 12Saba Lobjanidze
- 26Philip Quinton
- 30Owen Anderson
- 31Mason Stajduhar
- 34Luca Moisa
- 70L. Rodrigues dos
- 76Liam O'Gara
- 77Ruben Mesalles
- 98Alexandros Katranis
Previous Houston Dynamo Lineups
Previous Real Salt Lake Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Houston Dynamo Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ben Olsen
Real Salt Lake Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 55:21 | 60 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 60:29 | 50 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 51:40 | 48 |
| 4 | St. Louis | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48:36 | 47 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 50:42 | 47 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 45:36 | 46 |
| 7 | Inter Miami | 27 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 64:50 | 46 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 49:39 | 45 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 34:32 | 44 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 47:38 | 43 |
| 11 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43:30 | 41 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 54:44 | 39 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 35:35 | 38 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 38:38 | 36 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 37:44 | 36 |
| 16 | Orlando City | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 48:64 | 34 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 34:51 | 33 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 42:38 | 33 |
| 19 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 55:64 | 33 |
| 20 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 48:51 | 32 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40:44 | 32 |
| 22 | San Diego | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 47:47 | 32 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 41:52 | 32 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 35:47 | 31 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 34:42 | 30 |
| 26 | Columbus Crew | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 39:43 | 29 |
| 27 | Minnesota Utd | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 40:49 | 29 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 32:45 | 27 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 35:56 | 24 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 32:65 | 21 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 41:12 | 40 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 26:13 | 29 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 25:12 | 28 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 27:16 | 28 |
| 6 | St. Louis | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 28:17 | 27 |
| 7 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 27 |
| 8 | Los Angeles FC | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25:11 | 26 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:20 | 26 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26:14 | 25 |
| 11 | FC Cincinnati | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 34:24 | 24 |
| 12 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 31:25 | 24 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23:20 | 24 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23:17 | 23 |
| 15 | FC Dallas | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 25:20 | 23 |
| 16 | Toronto FC | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 31:29 | 23 |
| 17 | Philadelphia | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 23:13 | 22 |
| 18 | San Diego | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 32:24 | 21 |
| 19 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25:22 | 21 |
| 20 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 19:16 | 20 |
| 21 | LA Galaxy | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 20 |
| 22 | Inter Miami | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 35:26 | 19 |
| 23 | Austin FC | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 19:15 | 18 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 19:18 | 17 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18:25 | 17 |
| 26 | NYCFC | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 26:21 | 16 |
| 27 | NY Red Bulls | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 18:26 | 15 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 19:23 | 14 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14:16 | 12 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 18:26 | 12 |
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