Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas predictions, Aug 19, 2026

Aug 13, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Real Salt Lake

Dallas

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In an intriguing MLS showdown, Real Salt Lake hosts FC Dallas on August 19, 2026. Both teams enter the match with similar recent form, each securing 2 victories out of their last 5 matches. This parity suggests a competitive encounter, as both sides look to capitalize on potential weaknesses in their opponents.

Real Salt Lake comes into this match with a slight edge, as indicated by the bookmakers’ odds of 1.86 for a home win compared to 3.56 for FC Dallas. The home side’s performance is bolstered by their supportive crowd, which often plays a significant role in matches at Rio Tinto Stadium. Tactically, Real Salt Lake may look to exploit their home advantage by maintaining high possession and using width to stretch the FC Dallas defense.

FC Dallas, on the other hand, will aim to play a disciplined, counter-attacking style. With the model predicting a 51.2% chance of a home win and a final score of 2:1, the match promises to be closely contested. While Real Salt Lake appears favored, FC Dallas cannot be discounted, as their fighting spirit could easily turn the tide. As always, the outcome hinges on execution and strategy on match day.

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Salt Lake
50.1%		 Draw
23.6%		 Dallas
26.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 1.85 4.00 3.50
betsson 1.96 3.80 3.35
MarathonBet 1.88 4.42 3.68 Watch Watch and Bet
Pinnacle 1.93 3.95 3.49
Best for US Customers 1.82 3.90 3.65

Latest Results

11.08.26 Real Salt Lake – FC Juárez – 3:0
08.08.26 Real Salt Lake – Atlante FC – 4:0
04.08.26 Tigres UANL – Real Salt Lake – 1:1
01.08.26 St. Louis City SC – Real Salt Lake – 1:1
25.07.26 Portland Timbers – Real Salt Lake – 2:1		 12.08.26 Deportivo Toluca – FC Dallas – 3:1
08.08.26 Chivas Guadalajara – FC Dallas – 0:1
05.08.26 FC Dallas – Querétaro FC – 2:0
01.08.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – FC Dallas – 0:0
25.07.26 San Diego FC – FC Dallas – 1:0

Facts

  • The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Salt Lake won 1.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Dallas may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Dallas has had a series of away games.
  • Salt Lake is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Salt Lake won 4 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 26:37. (average 1.3:1.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Salt Lake won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 6 matches, and goals 12:17. (average 1.2:1.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.05.26 FC Dallas – Real Salt Lake – 3:1
    30.01.26 Real Salt Lake – FC Dallas – 0:2
    10.05.25 FC Dallas – Real Salt Lake – 1:1
    22.03.25 Real Salt Lake – FC Dallas – 0:1
    18.09.24 Real Salt Lake – FC Dallas – 3:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Vancouver Whitecaps 17 10 4 3 38:17 21 34
    2 Los Angeles FC 19 10 4 5 35:19 16 34
    3 San Jose Earthquakes 18 10 3 5 37:24 13 33
    4 Houston Dynamo 18 10 2 6 27:24 3 32
    5 Real Salt Lake 17 8 3 6 29:25 4 27
    6 FC Dallas 18 7 6 5 32:25 7 27
    7 St. Louis City 18 7 5 6 24:24 0 26
    8 Portland Timbers 18 7 3 8 33:33 0 24
    9 Seattle Sounders 17 7 3 7 20:22 -2 24
    10 Minnesota United 18 6 6 6 20:25 -5 24
    11 Colorado Rapids 18 7 1 10 27:25 2 22
    12 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 5 7 7 24:29 -5 22
    13 San Diego FC 18 5 6 7 32:29 3 21
    14 Austin FC 18 4 5 9 22:36 -14 17
    15 Sporting Kansas City 18 4 2 12 18:46 -28 14

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 18 12 4 2 35:14 21 40
    2 Inter Miami 18 11 5 2 45:32 13 38
    3 New England Revolution 18 9 3 6 28:23 5 30
    4 Chicago Fire 17 9 2 6 32:23 9 29
    5 New York City 18 7 5 6 31:24 7 26
    6 FC Cincinnati 18 7 5 6 45:44 1 26
    7 Charlotte 18 7 4 7 29:27 2 25
    8 New York Red Bulls 18 7 4 7 29:39 -10 25
    9 DC United 18 5 8 5 26:29 -3 23
    10 Orlando City 18 6 2 10 30:47 -17 20
    11 Columbus Crew 18 5 5 8 26:28 -2 20
    12 Toronto FC 18 3 8 7 24:32 -8 17
    13 Philadelphia Union 18 4 4 10 25:33 -8 16
    14 CF Montreal 18 4 4 10 24:35 -11 16
    15 Atlanta Utd 18 3 3 12 19:33 -14 12

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