MLS
Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 02:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: America First Field
Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 20/08 (Thursday) at America First Field, 02:30 (UK time).
Read the Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 18-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Real Salt Lake the side to beat, with roughly 50% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all MLS odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Real Salt Lake Preview
Real Salt Lake reach this fixture 18 match into their MLS. Here is where RSL stand:
In this competition
8 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost
1.56 points per game
30 scored, at 1.67 a game
26 conceded, at 1.44 a game
RSL, season-wide
8 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sergi Solans Ormo, 8 goals
Most assists: Zavier Gozo, 4 assists
Recent results — Real Salt Lake
15/08/2026 21:30
01/08/2026 20:30
25/07/2026 22:30
22/07/2026 22:30
23/05/2026 16:30
FC Dallas: how they are travelling
FC Dallas come in 19 matches into their MLS.
Here is what Toros have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 6 drawn, 5 lost
1.58 points per game
34 scored, at 1.79 a game
26 conceded, at 1.37 a game
Toros, season-wide
8 won, 6 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Petar Musa, 14 goals
Most assists: Joaquín Valiente Cioli, 4 assists
Recent results — Toros
16/08/2026 20:30
01/08/2026 22:30
25/07/2026 21:30
22/07/2026 22:30
23/05/2026 21:30
The head-to-head favours FC Dallas
FC Dallas have generally come out ahead of RSL in their recent meetings.
From 39 match(es):
FC Dallas: 16 win(s)
Real Salt Lake: 10 win(s)
Drawn: 13
That trend is worth factoring into the Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas prediction.
Form comparison Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Real Salt Lake
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
D
|
1.56 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
L
|
2.44 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
L
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 78% | 11% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 3.11 | 3.11 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2.11 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1 | 1.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 67% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 22% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.64 | 1.9 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.31 | 1.66 |
Away Team
FC Dallas
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
L
D
|
1.58 |
| Home |
W
L
L
D
D
|
1.44 |
| Away |
W
D
L
D
W
|
1.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.16 | 3.78 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.79 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.37 | 1.78 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 78% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 11% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 22% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.34 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.16 | 1.63 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: FC Dallas to Win the First Half
Despite playing away at America First Field, FC Dallas has the quality to put Real Salt Lake under pressure early on. They are a dangerous side that usually starts matches strongly.
We see solid value in betting on FC Dallas to win the first half at odds of 3.95.
👉 Prediction: FC Dallas to Win
Despite playing away, FC Dallas enters this fixture as the favorite against Real Salt Lake. While an away win can be risky, our betting tip is to back FC Dallas on the 1X2 market.
Their ability to perform on the road has been impressive, and based on their recent performance, we expect them to take home the three points.
Fixture information - Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas
Match: Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas
Competition: MLS
Date: Thursday, 20/08/2026
Kick-off: 02:30 (UK time)
Venue: America First Field
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Stats
The statistics for Claret and Cobalt vs Burn that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.86
League: 3.2
Both Teams to Score
59%
League: 62%
Over 1.5+
85%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
64%
League: 61%
Cards
4.37
League: 4.37
Corners
9.06
League: 10.03
Home Team
Real Salt Lake
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
D
|
1.56 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
L
|
2.44 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
L
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 78% | 11% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 3.11 | 3.11 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2.11 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1 | 1.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 67% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 22% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.64 | 1.9 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.31 | 1.66 |
Away Team
FC Dallas
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
L
D
|
1.58 |
| Home |
W
L
L
D
D
|
1.44 |
| Away |
W
D
L
D
W
|
1.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.16 | 3.78 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.79 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.37 | 1.78 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 78% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 11% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 22% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.34 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.16 | 1.63 |
Corners
10.94 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Real Salt Lake received +5% more corners than FC Dallas in the MLS
10.37 / Match
Minnesota United
(7)
St. Louis City
(4)
Portland Timbers
(5)
Los Angeles FC
(12)
Minnesota United
(3)
Colorado Rapids
(2)
Houston Dynamo
(4)(4)
Austin
(6)
LA Galaxy
(4)
San Diego
(3)
Portland Timbers
(3)
Colorado Rapids
(4)
SJ Earthquakes
(6)
Vancouver Whitecaps
Cards
2.11 / Match
+20% Cards / Match
FC Dallas received +20% more cards than Real Salt Lake in the MLS
2.53 / Match
Minnesota United
(3)
St. Louis City
(3)
Portland Timbers
(1)
Los Angeles FC
(0)
Minnesota United
(2)
Colorado Rapids
(2)
Houston Dynamo
(0)(4)
Austin
(4)
LA Galaxy
(2)
San Diego
(2)
Portland Timbers
(3)
Colorado Rapids
(3)
SJ Earthquakes
(3)
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goals Scored
1.67 / Match
+7%
FC Dallas is +7% better in terms of goals scored
1.79 / Match
Minnesota United
(1)
St. Louis City
(1)
Portland Timbers
(1)
Los Angeles FC
(1)
Minnesota United
(1)
Colorado Rapids
(2)
Houston Dynamo
(3)(2)
Austin
(0)
LA Galaxy
(0)
San Diego
(2)
Portland Timbers
(2)
Colorado Rapids
(3)
SJ Earthquakes
(2)
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goals Conceded
1.44 / Match
+5%
Real Salt Lake condeded +5% more goals than FC Dallas
1.37 / Match
Minnesota United
(1)
St. Louis City
(1)
Portland Timbers
(2)
Los Angeles FC
(3)
Minnesota United
(1)
Colorado Rapids
(1)
Houston Dynamo
(0)(1)
Austin
(0)
LA Galaxy
(1)
San Diego
(2)
Portland Timbers
(1)
Colorado Rapids
(2)
SJ Earthquakes
(3)
Vancouver Whitecaps
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 15 | 24 | 43 | 2.26 |
| 2 |
Inter Miami
|
19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 36 | 10 | 38 | 2 |
| 3 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 37 | 2.06 |
| 4 |
Houston Dynamo
|
19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 35 | 1.84 |
| 5 |
Los Angeles FC
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 6 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 27 | 11 | 33 | 1.74 |
| 7 |
Chicago Fire
|
18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 32 | 1.78 |
| 8 |
New England Revolution
|
19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 9 |
FC Dallas
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 10 |
St. Louis City
|
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 11 |
Charlotte
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 12 |
Real Salt Lake
|
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 28 | 1.56 |
| 13 |
FC Cincinnati
|
19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46 | 45 | 1 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 14 |
New York City
|
19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 27 | 6 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 15 |
Colorado Rapids
|
19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 16 |
New York RB
|
19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 41 | -11 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 17 |
Minnesota United
|
19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 18 |
Portland Timbers
|
19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 35 | -1 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 19 |
DC United
|
19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 20 |
San Diego
|
19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 29 | 4 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 21 |
Seattle Sounders
|
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 24 | -4 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 22 |
LA Galaxy
|
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 30 | -6 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 23 |
Orlando City
|
19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 48 | -17 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 24 |
Toronto
|
19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 33 | -7 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 25 |
Columbus Crew
|
19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 26 |
Philadelphia Union
|
19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 19 | 1 |
| 27 |
Austin
|
19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 28 |
Montreal Impact
|
19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 36 | -11 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 29 |
Atlanta United FC
|
19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 34 | -13 | 15 | 0.79 |
| 30 |
Sporting KC
|
19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 18 | 48 | -30 | 14 | 0.74 |
Odds
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