Houston Dynamo (8-6-6) travel to face off against Real Salt Lake (10-3-7) on Wednesday, July 3rd. This match will be played at America First Field in Sandy, UT. Houston Dynamo is coming off a win in their previous match, while Real Salt Lake will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Houston Dynamo. The match is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET.

Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake

Houston Dynamo Is Coming Off A Win

The Houston Dynamo will be looking to build off their 1-0 win over Charlotte FC. Going into that match, they were the slight favorite at -132 and the goal total line was 2.5 goals.

Aliyu Ibrahim scored the only goal for the club, and he took a total of three shots. Sebastián Ferreira finished with the only assist for the club, and as a whole, the club had four shots on goal and 15 shots overall.

Defensively, the Houston Dynamo were also impressive, with Steve Clark recording a clean sheet while making four saves. The club’s defenders blocked seven shots and intercepted seven passes.

As the Houston Dynamo prepare to take on Real Salt Lake on the road, they are looking to extend their winning streak to three matches. Over their last six matches, they have gone 3-0-3, and their record of 8-6-6 has them in 6th place in the Western Conference. They have been favored in 11 matches this season, going 4-3-4, and they have been the underdog in nine matches, going 4-3-2. Following this match, they will return home to take on Los Angeles FC on Monday, July 8th.

Real Salt Lake Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Real Salt Lake will be looking to get back on track after taking a tough 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy. This match took place on their home pitch, and they were the heavy favorite at -175. The lone goal scored only barely surpassed the pre-match over/under line of 1.5 goals.

Overall, Real Salt Lake took six more shots than the Galaxy, but they finished with just four shots and didn’t have a single shot on goal for two of their four attempts. Carlos Gomez was the main player to take aim at the net, finishing with six total shots.

On the defensive end, Real Salt Lake intercepted seven passes and didn’t have a single block or a shot. Zac MacMath made two saves on the Galaxy’s three shots on goal. The club’s defensive line will be looking to do a better job next time out when it faces the San Jose Earthquakes.

Real Salt Lake is currently in 3rd place in the Western Conference, with a record of 10-3-7. They have been strong at home, going 6-2-1, but have struggled on the road, going 4-1-6. Over their last seven matches, they have gone 3-1-3, with their only loss coming at home against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Following this match against the Houston Dynamo, they will be at home once again, taking on Atlanta United FC on Sunday, July 7th. Overall, they have 37 points, which is two behind the New York Red Bulls and three behind the top-ranked Los Angeles FC.

Houston Dynamo Offense Breakdown

Aliyu Ibrahim is the leading scorer for the Houston Dynamo this season, and his five goals are also the most on the team. He is 52nd in MLS in goals scored and 25th in shots on goal. Amine Bassi is the leader in assists for the Dynamo, and his five assists are also the most on the team. He is 25th in MLS in assists and 168th in goals scored. This season, Houston is 22nd in the league in goals scored and 10th in shots on goal. They have had fewer corners than their opponents in 55% of their matches this season, and their passing percentage is 3rd in MLS.

Real Salt Lake Offense Breakdown

Real Salt Lake has been one of the most dangerous offensive teams in the MLS this season, scoring an average of 2.0 goals per match, which is the second-best mark in the league. Cristian Arango has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net 16 times, which is the most in the MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, ranking second in the league in that category. Carlos Gomez has been their top playmaker, as he has six assists, which is 11th in the league, and he has also scored 10 goals, which is ninth in the MLS.

Houston Dynamo Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Real Salt Lake, the Houston Dynamo’s defense is currently 4th in the MLS in goals allowed per match at 1.2. However, they are near the bottom of the league in blocked shots and interceptions per match. Goalkeeper Steve Clark is 13th in the MLS with four clean sheets, and he is 15th in saves. Over their last five matches, they have given up an average of 1.4 goals per match. Their most recent clean sheet came against Charlotte FC, who is 28th in scoring.

Real Salt Lake Defense Breakdown

Real Salt Lake’s defense has been solid this season, allowing just 1.2 goals per match, which is 3rd best in the league. However, they are coming off a match where they gave up three goals to Sporting Kansas City, who is 13th in scoring. Overall, they have given up just five goals over their last four matches. Keeper Zac MacMath is 10th in MLS with four clean sheets and 12th in saves with 57. They will be facing a Houston offense that is 22nd in scoring.

Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Prediction

Given that both Real Salt Lake and Houston are in the top 10 in fewest goals allowed, we have this match between the Dynamo and Real Salt Lake ending in a 1-1 draw. The odds for a draw are sitting at +290. Real Salt Lake’s Cristian Arango is our top projected goal scorer for the match, and he has helped Real Salt Lake’s offense to be one of the most accurate in the MLS this season.

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