Major League Soccer· Season 2026
Match Summary
Real Salt Lake defeated Houston Dynamo 3:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2026. Goals were scored by D. Holmes 49′ (o.g.), Z. Gozo 57′, Z. Gozo 64′. 1 yellow card was shown. Real Salt Lake had 53% possession while Houston Dynamo held 47%. Real Salt Lake had 9 shots (2 on target) compared to 15 (4 on target) for Houston Dynamo. Expected goals: Real Salt Lake 0.64 — Houston Dynamo 0.87. Real Salt Lake made 5 substitutions, Houston Dynamo made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo — 3 goals and 1 card recorded during the match.
Own Goal
assist: S. Spierings
Match Statistics
Real Salt Lake had 53% possession against Houston Dynamo's 47%. Real Salt Lake registered 9 shots (2 on target) while Houston Dynamo managed 15 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–1. Fouls committed: 8–11.
Lineups
Real Salt Lake lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under Pablo Mastroeni, while Houston Dynamo deployed a 3-4-2-1 under Ben Olsen.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Real Salt Lake is 6.93, compared to 6.73 for Houston Dynamo. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Real Salt Lake's highest-rated starter is Z. Gozo (7.39), while Houston Dynamo's best-rated player is J. McGlynn (7.41).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Real Salt Lake have contributed 9 goals and 14 assists this season, led by Z. Gozo (6G). Houston Dynamo's starters account for 5 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by J. McGlynn (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Real Salt Lake deploy 3 defenders rated 6.73 on average, against Houston Dynamo's 3-man backline averaging 6.75. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Real Salt Lake field 4 midfielders averaging 6.87, versus Houston Dynamo's 4 rated 6.67. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Real Salt Lake start 3 forward(s) averaging 7.10, compared to 3 for Houston Dynamo averaging 6.75. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 81% for Real Salt Lake and 82% for Houston Dynamo. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Real Salt Lake's starters have collected 20 yellow cards this season, compared to 11 for Houston Dynamo. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Real Salt Lake's starting XI is 26.5 (youngest: Z. Gozo (18), oldest: Rafael Cabral (35)), while Houston Dynamo average 28.5 (youngest: J. McGlynn (22), oldest: H. Herrera (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Real Salt Lake's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 10 for Houston Dynamo. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Pablo Mastroeni
Substitutes
Coach: Ben Olsen
Rivalry since 2012
Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo Head to Head Results· 27
Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo have met 27 times — Real Salt Lake won 13, Houston Dynamo won 8, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Real Salt Lake leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 27 meetings. A combined 68 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.52 per match (35 for the home side, 33 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (52%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–5 in 2014.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Real Salt Lake have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Houston Dynamo show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: draw or Houston Dynamo
Injuries & Suspensions
Real Salt Lake
- DoubtfulJ. J. Arias
- DoubtfulJ. Barea
- DoubtfulE. Eneli
- DoubtfulJ. Glad
- DoubtfulA. Piol
- DoubtfulJ. J. Arias
- DoubtfulJ. Barea
- DoubtfulE. Eneli
- DoubtfulJ. Glad
- DoubtfulA. Piol
Houston Dynamo
- DoubtfulFelipe Andrade
- DoubtfulLucas Halter
- DoubtfulJ. Maurer
- DoubtfulFelipe Andrade
- DoubtfulLucas Halter
- DoubtfulJ. Maurer
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
Real Salt Lake
1.80
888Sport
Draw
4.20
Betano
Houston Dynamo
5.40
Betano
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026