Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo

Real Salt Lake host Houston Dynamo in this MLS match at America First Field, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 12 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

RSL Should Have the Edge

There’s every chance that Salt Lake can beat Houston and we’ll happily back the home team on the Full-Time Result market. Grab the odds of -100 with confidence that a victory can be landed.

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2-1 Victory for RSL in Pair’s Previous H2H

Real Salt Lake won 3-2 when hosting St. Louis City at America First Field in their last league game. That means it’s now been two MLS home wins on the spin. Pablo Mastroeni's team boasted 54% possession and had six shots on target, while Noel Caliskan, Diogo Goncalves and Joshua Yaro (own goal) each scored one goal.

Houston Dynamo have won back-to-back games. The latest was on their travels where San Diego FC were beaten 4-3 at Snapdragon Stadium. The Texas club had five shots on goal and 41% possession, with Ezequiel Ponce scoring two, while Lawrence Ennali and Franco Escobar also found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

RSL overcame Houston in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 scoreline away at Shell Energy Stadium. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen four Houston wins, three RSL victories and three draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
20	Houston Dynamo	28	8	8	12	37	46	-9	37:46	32
21	Real Salt Lake	27	9	4	14	28	36	-8	28:36	31

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2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. RSL have had 50.3% possession and 5.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.

Diego Luna leads the way with 3 goals, with Johnny Russell and Zavier Gozo getting 2 apiece. The leading assistors are Alexandros Katranis and Diego Luna with 2.

Houston have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.9 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.7% possession, 5.7 corners taken and 6.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts.

Ezequiel Ponce is the leading goalscorer with 4, Felipe Andrade has 3, with Gabriel Segal and Griffin Dorsey getting 2. Ethan Bartlow, Ondrej Lingr and Griffin Dorsey have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Real Salt Lake confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rafael Cabral (GK), Noel Caliskan, Justen Glad, Sam Junqua, Alexandros Katranis, Braian Ojeda, Pablo Ruiz, Diogo Goncalves, Zavier Gozo, Diego Luna, William Agada.

Houston Dynamo confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Bond (GK), Felipe Andrade, Pablo Ortiz, Ethan Bartlow, Franco Escobar, Brooklyn Raines, Artur, Jack McGlynn, Amine Bassi, Ezequiel Ponce, Lawrence Ennali.

Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We believe that Salt Lake are excellent value at -100 when it comes to this MLS encounter. The odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable MLS stats.

Key Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo league stats:

• RSL have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Houston have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

RSL to Win Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 50% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Salt Lake To Win @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Salt Lake 2 - 1 Houston

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +650 and it involves Salt Lake winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Diogo Goncalves Over 0.5 Shots On Target -119

Diogo Goncalves (RSL) can be wagered at -119 to have at least one shot on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest Diogo Goncalves Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-149

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Zavier Gozo to Score +220

Zavier Gozo (RSL) has managed two goals in his past five MLShome games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +220.

Latest Zavier Gozo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-102

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -138

The average corner count for the past five Real Salt Lake matches has been 12.20, with the equivalent number for the previous ten Houston games being 11.80. We’re expecting plenty of corners and that the line is going to be covered, with odds of -138 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Salt Lake

Total

10.40 5.30 5.10

Home

9.50 5.30 4.20

Away

9.30 3.80 5.50

Houston

Total

11.80 5.70 6.10

Home

10.70 6.20 4.50

Away

11.00 4.30 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

-100

Salt Lake Corners

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-123

Houston Corners

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-164

Most Corners

1

-179

X

+575

2

+165

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Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Have RSL as Favourites

Real Salt Lake are the skinniest price to succeed in this MLS clash, with the favourites afforded a 53% probability based on their -111 betting odds with the bookies. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +260 for Houston Dynamo.

There are different ways to bet on RSL including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -110, although Houston +0.5 is a viable alternative at -112 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is on offer at -159 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-111

X

+285

2

+260

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+133

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-385

X2

-115

Draw No Bet

1

-227

2

+160

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-110

2 Hcp +0.5

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+114

Diego Luna Favourite to Score the First Goal

Diego Luna is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +430 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +175.

Diego Luna (RSL)

First

+175

Anytime

+430

William Agada (RSL)

First

+195

Anytime

+480

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

First

+200

Anytime

+510

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Dominik Marczuk (RSL)

First

+235

Anytime

+575

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Ariath Piol (RSL)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Amine Bassi (Houston)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Nicolás Lodeiro (Houston)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Philip Quinton (RSL)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Júnior Urso (Houston)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Duane Holmes (Houston)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Nelson Palacio (RSL)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Daniel Steres (Houston)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Franco Escobar (Houston)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Justen Glad (RSL)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Brayan Vera (RSL)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Femi Awodesu (Houston)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+104

William Agada (RSL)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-102

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-102

Diego Luna (RSL)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-104

Dominik Marczuk (RSL)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-120

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-149

Ariath Piol (RSL)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-189

Amine Bassi (Houston)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-217

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-286

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-294

Nicolás Lodeiro (Houston)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-357

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-667

Duane Holmes (Houston)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Philip Quinton (RSL)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Júnior Urso (Houston)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-833

Daniel Steres (Houston)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1111

Franco Escobar (Houston)

Over 0.5

+335

Under 0.5

-1111

Brayan Vera (RSL)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1111

Justen Glad (RSL)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1429

RSL Have Lost Five of Previous Ten Home Games

RSL have collected five defeats, four wins and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Houston have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

RSL won 3-2 when they last played Houston at America First Field. RSL have landed victory in four of the past 7 H2H meetings at America First Field, with Houston securing a win along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Real Salt Lake Home Stats		4-1-5	2.50	1.30	1.20	4	6	4	6
Houston Dynamo Away Stats		3-4-3	3.00	1.50	1.50	5	5	5	5

• 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

Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for RSL vs Houston before you bet. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS, along with current injury news.

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