FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake predictions, May 09, 2026

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As FC Dallas prepares to host Real Salt Lake on May 9, 2026, both teams enter the match with contrasting recent forms that could significantly impact the outcome. FC Dallas has struggled, securing just one win in their last five outings, which raises questions about their consistency and mental fortitude as they face a formidable opponent at home.

Conversely, Real Salt Lake has found a groove, recording three victories in their last five matches, showcasing a more robust tactical structure and effective attacking strategies. The visitors will aim to exploit Dallas’s defensive vulnerabilities, while FC Dallas must prioritize solidifying their backline to stifle Real Salt Lake’s offensive threats.

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.2 for a Dallas win against 3.03 for Real Salt Lake, reflecting a slight favoritism towards the home side despite recent struggles. Probability estimates suggest a 44.2% chance for a home victory, a 26.4% likelihood of a draw, and a 30.4% chance for an away win. Based on these factors, a predicted final score of 1:1 seems plausible.

In conclusion, while Dallas will be keen to leverage home advantage, Real Salt Lake’s current momentum may provide them with the upper hand, making this match a compelling contest with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Dallas 43%

Draw 25.7%

Salt Lake 31.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of MLS Real Salt Lake: 1.69% FC Dallas: 1.38%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.2	3.6	2.95
	2.2	3.74	3.05
	2.18	3.7	3.05
	2.24	3.83	3.1	Watch and Bet
	2.15	3.5	2.9
	2.21	3.63	3.03

Latest Results

02.05.26 New York Red Bulls – FC Dallas – 0:2 25.04.26 Seattle Sounders FC – FC Dallas – 2:1 22.04.26 FC Dallas – Minnesota United – 0:1 18.04.26 FC Dallas – Los Angeles Galaxy – 2:2 11.04.26 FC Dallas – St. Louis City SC – 1:1

02.05.26 Real Salt Lake – Portland Timbers – 2:0 26.04.26 Los Angeles Galaxy – Real Salt Lake – 2:1 22.04.26 Real Salt Lake – Inter Miami – 0:2 18.04.26 Real Salt Lake – San Diego FC – 4:2 04.04.26 Real Salt Lake – Sporting Kansas City – 3:1

Facts

Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 7 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, Dallas won 2.

Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.

Recently, Salt Lake has had a series of home games.

Dallas could have a small edge in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Dallas won 9 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 37:25. (average 1.9:1.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Dallas won 2 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 17:13. (average 1.9:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

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 25.05.24 FC Dallas – Real Salt Lake – 3:3

Standings

Main

Western Conference

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

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Nashville SC	10	7	2	1	21:6	15	23
2	New England Revolution	10	6	1	3	18:12	6	19
3	Inter Miami	11	5	4	2	22:19	3	19
4	Chicago Fire	10	5	2	3	19:11	8	17
5	FC Cincinnati	11	4	3	4	22:25	-3	15
6	Charlotte	11	4	2	5	18:19	-1	14
7	Toronto FC	11	3	5	3	18:20	-2	14
8	New York City	10	3	3	4	19:16	3	12
9	Columbus Crew	11	3	3	5	16:16	0	12
10	DC United	10	3	3	4	11:15	-4	12
11	New York Red Bulls	11	3	3	5	16:27	-11	12
12	Atlanta Utd	11	3	1	7	12:18	-6	10
13	Orlando City	11	3	1	7	16:32	-16	10
14	CF Montreal	10	3	0	7	14:23	-9	9
15	Philadelphia Union	11	1	3	7	9:17	-8	6

MLS Outrights

1. Inter Miami: 5 (13.87%)

2. Los Angeles FC: 7 (9.91%)

3. Vancouver Whitecaps: 7 (9.91%)

4. Nashville SC: 13 (5.33%)

5. FC Cincinnati: 15 (4.62%)

6. San Jose Earthquakes: 15 (4.62%)

7. Cincinnati: 15 (4.62%)

8. New York City: 17 (4.08%)

9. San Diego FC: 17 (4.08%)

10. Seattle Sounders: 17 (4.08%)

11. Houston Dynamo: 26 (2.67%)

12. Orlando City: 26 (2.67%)

13. Minnesota United: 26 (2.67%)

14. Columbus Crew: 34 (2.04%)

15. Los Angeles Galaxy: 35.17 (1.97%)

16. Toronto FC: 36.83 (1.88%)

17. New England Revolution: 39.83 (1.74%)

18. New York Red Bulls: 41 (1.69%)

19. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.69%)

20. Charlotte FC: 41 (1.69%)

21. Chicago Fire: 41 (1.69%)

22. Charlottenlund: 41 (1.69%)

23. Charlotte Eagles: 41 (1.69%)

24. FC Dallas: 50.33 (1.38%)

25. Philadelphia Union: 65.67 (1.06%)

26. DC United: 65.67 (1.06%)

27. Colorado Rapids: 80.33 (0.86%)

28. Atlanta United: 80.33 (0.86%)

29. Austin: 100 (0.69%)

30. Portland Timbers: 100.33 (0.69%)

31. St. Louis City: 100.33 (0.69%)

32. Austin FC: 101 (0.69%)

33. CF Montreal: 117 (0.59%)

34. Sporting Kansas City: 133.67 (0.52%)

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