Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake Prediction: This game won't be decided early.

Houston Dynamo and Real Salt Lake are back for the 3rd game of the series and a potential decider for the next round. Both clubs have been at each other's throats for 2 games, with very little to separate both sides. Houston Dynamo won the first leg 2-1 at home, and then in the 2nd leg, Real Salt Lake defeated them in a penalty shootout to force a replay for the third time. Now both sides have one shot to progress and that means they need to win this third game.

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo had hoped to settle the business in the second leg of the playoff series, but they lost and they welcome Real Salt Lake for the 3rd and final leg of the series. Houston Dynamo won the first leg 2-1 courtesy of goals from Hector Herrera and Amine Bassi in both halves. And then they played the second leg away from home and played a 1-1 draw at full time. Amine Bassi scored the only goal for Houston Dynamo in the 28th minute after failing to convert a penalty. The game proceeded to penalties after ending as a draw and Houston Dynamo lost 5-4 on penalties, with Amine Bassi seeing his kick saved by the goal keeper.

Houston Dynamo fought hard to win but it wasn't meant to be. Their statistics shows they had 46% possession, 5 shots on target and 4 corner kicks in the game.

Houston Dynamo will hope to continue their very good home form against Real Salt Lake. They have beaten Real Salt Lake in their last 2 visits to the BBVA Compass Stadium.

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake held onto a 1-1 draw at home in the last match and eventually won the game on penalties by 5 goals to 4. Real Salt Lake lost the first game 2-1. Diego Luna was on target in that game but they fell short at full time after conceding 2 goals from Houston Dynamo in both halves. And in the return leg, Real Salt Lake were behind in the first half. And in the second half, Jefferson Savarino drew them level. The game ended in a draw at full time and Real Salt Lake won 5-4 on penalties. Real Salt Lake had 54% possession, 3 shots on target and 7 corner kicks in that game.

Real Salt Lake have not beaten Houston Dynamo at the BBVA Compass Stadium since the 2-1 win back in 2018.

Head to Head

In 20 matches between Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo, Houston Dynamo won 7 matches, while Real Salt Lake won 6 matches and 7 matches ended in a draw.

Analysis and Predictions

Houston Dynamo will hope to apply the home advantage once again and that will be a huge factor in this 3rd match. Houston Dynamo scored first in 4 of their last 5 matches against Real Salt Lake and they went on to win the first half of those games. Real Salt Lake have not kept a clean sheet against Houston in their last 4 meetings.

There's a strong indication Houston Dynamo will win this game against Real Salt Lake.

• Home win at 1.67 Odds
• Home Win or Draw and Under 3.5 Goals at 1.81 Odds
• Correct Score 2-1 at 8.50 Odds