Real Salt Lake v Houston

Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo Preview

Third placed Real Salt Lake's amazing 15-game unbeaten run in the MLS finally came to an end last time out when they were dealt a 1-0 defeat at home by second placed LA Galaxy, while Houston Dynamo moved up into sixth place in the Western Conference table thanks to a 1-0 home win against Charlotte which extended the visitors' unbeaten run of games in the MLS to six games.

Real Salt Lake hold home advantage again at their America First Field for this upcoming fixture against Houston Dynamo in what has become a top seven clash with both teams looking to further cement their positions for place in the Finals Series and although they lost last time out, Real Salt Lake will still be confident about their chances here.

Nine wins within their last 16 games overall is still an impressive haul and Pablo Mastroeni's side will be eager to return to winning ways and set the record straight on home turf in this encounter.

Recent results at their America First Field shows Real Salt Lake have lost just once in their last seven games overall along with collecting five victories as well, while four of these seven home games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Houston Dynamo posted a second win on the trot last time out with a 1-0 home win against Charlotte which followed on from a previous 4-1 romp on the road against DC United, so the visitors will also be in a confident frame of mind for this upcoming encounter as their overall unbeaten sequence has extended to six games.

A previous 3-1 home win against Colorado Rapids along with points picked up in draws with Portland Timbers, Atlanta United and Seattle Sounders have also contributed to Houston Dynamos' unbeaten stretch but Ben Olsen's side will be facing a Real Salt Lake side who will be determined to return to winning ways here.

The bigger picture shows Houston Dynamo have managed to capture just five wins out of their last 15 games overall in the MLS while also slipping to five defeats as well, so the visitors may face a tough time of trying to hold the upper hand over their hosts at the America First Field.

Houston Dynamos' task looks even greater when looking at their results away from home as the visitors have registered just seven wins in their previous 29 outings on the road in the MLS.

Real Salt Lake v Houston Dynamo Verdict

Despite losing last time at home, Real Salt Lake still look the better equipped to take the spoils at their America First Field in this upcoming clash against a fairly poor-travelling Houston Dynamo outfit.

Therefore, our main bet will be Real Salt Lake win @ 1.75

Other side bets worth considering:

Real Salt Lake win & Under 2.5 goals @ 5.00

Correct Score: Real Salt Lake 2-0 @ 9.50