Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.45 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.45Odds
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Value bet: Real Salt Lake to win @ 1.93 – our chance 56% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultReal Salt Lake to win ✗56% · @1.93
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.26
Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees Real Salt Lake take on FC Dallas on Thursday 20 August, kicking off at 02:30 (WAT) at America First Field. Real Salt Lake are 9th with 45 points from 34 games (in the bottom half), while FC Dallas sit 2nd on 58 points (in the top four). A gap of 13 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Real Salt Lake's last 5: DWWDD Most recently they drew with Minnesota United FC 1–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded.
FC Dallas's last 5: WLWWD Most recently they beat Austin 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 5. They average 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 10 May 2026, finished FC Dallas 3–1 Real Salt Lake.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.0 for Real Salt Lake and 1.2 for FC Dallas. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Real Salt Lake 56%, draw 19%, FC Dallas 25%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.45.
Value angle: Real Salt Lake to win at 1.93 – 56% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.45. Predicted score: Real Salt Lake 1–1 FC Dallas. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Real Salt Lake56%fair 1.78 · @1.93
Draw19%fair 5.23 · @3.85
FC Dallas25%fair 4.05 · @3.40
3.19Expected goals
1.97Real Salt Lake xG
1.22FC Dallas xG
64%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–110%
1–08%
2–08%
3–16%
1–26%
From our goals model: Real Salt Lake 2.0 – 1.2 FC Dallas expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas?
On our numbers Real Salt Lake have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 19% and FC Dallas 25%.
How many goals will there be in Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas?
Our predicted score is Real Salt Lake 1–1 FC Dallas, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas?
Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 02:30 (West Africa Time) at America First Field.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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