Houston Dynamo 3-0 Real Salt Lake

Current streaks

Recent form

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games. Their goal-scoring ability has been solid, averaging 1.5 goals per game, while their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.33 goals per game. The team has managed to keep two clean sheets during this period, which is a positive sign for their defensive capabilities. Notably, their match against Vancouver Whitecaps on July 21st was particularly high-scoring, ending in a 4-3 victory for Houston Dynamo. This game alone contributed significantly to their goal tally and pushed their total goals average to 2.83 per game. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs despite the high-scoring outlier against Vancouver.

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake's recent form presents an intriguing mix of high-scoring games and defensive vulnerabilities. In their last six matches, they've shown offensive prowess, scoring an impressive 13 goals (averaging 2.17 per game), but have also conceded 12 goals, highlighting defensive issues. Notably, their 5-2 victory over Atlanta United stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. The team has been involved in several thrilling encounters, with 83% of their matches seeing both teams score and 83% featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite the defensive challenges, Real Salt Lake has managed to secure three wins in their last six games, including two consecutive victories in their most recent MLS matches. However, they've failed to keep a clean sheet in this period, suggesting room for improvement at the back.

Recent home/away form

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo's recent home form shows a mixed bag of results, with no clear winning or losing streaks. In their last six home games, they've managed 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, demonstrating resilience but struggling to consistently secure victories. The team has been relatively low-scoring, averaging 1.33 goals per game, while maintaining a decent defensive record with only 1 goal conceded per game. Their most impressive home performance came against Colorado Rapids, winning 3-1, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this stretch. Interestingly, 67% of their home matches have seen both teams score, indicating competitive fixtures, while the same percentage of games have ended with under 2.5 total goals, suggesting tight, defensive battles are common at their home ground.

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake's recent away form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last six road games. Their defensive record is a concern, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game and keeping just one clean sheet in this period. However, they've shown resilience by avoiding defeat in three consecutive matches (two draws and a win) before their most recent two losses. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly the 4-3 victory against Sporting Kansas City, which contributed to their respectable goal-scoring average of 1.33 per game. Interestingly, both teams have scored in two-thirds of these matches, and there's an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals, indicating unpredictable and potentially exciting fixtures for spectators.