Houston Dynamo 4-1 Real Salt Lake

Current streaks

Recent form

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 games. Their defensive performance has been notable, conceding only 4 goals in these matches (0.67 per game) and keeping 3 clean sheets. The team's goal-scoring has been modest, with 7 goals in 6 games (1.17 per game), but they've managed to maintain a positive goal difference of 3. A standout result was their 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the Leagues Cup, which was their highest-scoring game in this period. The Dynamo have shown a tendency towards low-scoring matches, with 67% of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals. Their current 7th position in the league with 41 points from 27 games suggests they're in contention for a playoff spot in Major League Soccer.

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake's recent form has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 6 games. Despite their mixed results, they maintain a strong 3rd position in the league with 47 points from 27 games. Their goal-scoring has been modest, averaging 1.17 goals per game, while their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.67 goals per game. Notably, they've only managed one clean sheet in this stretch. The team has been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly their 3-2 loss to Colorado Rapids and their 3-0 defeat to Houston Dynamo in the Leagues Cup. Their most recent game, a 2-0 victory over New England Revolution, marks their first clean sheet in this period and could potentially signal an upturn in their defensive performance.

Recent home/away form

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo's recent home form has been mixed, with no clear winning or losing streak evident in their last six games. The team has shown defensive strength, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.5 goals per game on average. However, their offensive output has been somewhat lacking, scoring just 0.83 goals per game. A notable performance was their 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the Leagues Cup, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this set. The majority of their recent home matches (83%) have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards low-scoring affairs. Despite this mixed form, the Dynamo are currently in a respectable 7th position in the league, suggesting they've managed to accumulate points consistently throughout the season.

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake's recent away form has been challenging, with only one win in their last six road games. They are currently on a three-game winless streak away from home, including two consecutive losses. Defensively, the team has struggled, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game in their last six away matches, with only one clean sheet during this period. The 4-3 victory against Sporting Kansas City stands out as a high-scoring encounter, demonstrating their offensive potential. However, their goal difference of -6 over these six games highlights their defensive vulnerabilities on the road. Despite these away struggles, Real Salt Lake maintains a strong 3rd position in the league, suggesting better performances at home are compensating for their away form.