FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake: match statistics
FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FC Dallas played against Real Salt Lake in MLS (United States). The game was played on May 10, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
FC Dallas has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Real Salt Lake has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
FC Dallas scores 1.82 goals per game and allows 1.36. Real Salt Lake scores 1.90 and allows 1.40. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of FC Dallas's games and 70% of Real Salt Lake's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 70%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Real Salt Lake has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.47 per game. FC Dallas takes 13.1 shots per game, while Real Salt Lake takes 16.9.
First-half and second-half trends
FC Dallas leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.91 goals per game after halftime. Real Salt Lake leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
FC Dallas's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Real Salt Lake, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Real Salt Lake holds the edge in attack and form: the visitors scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches and averaged 1.8 points per game over that span, while FC Dallas has 6 goals and 1.0 points per game in the last 5. Away, RSL generates more chances (14.25 shots overall and 5.5 shots on target per match) and a higher xG of 1.52, whereas Dallas at home averages 12.86 shots overall and 4.14 on target with an xG of 1.41. Dallas, however, has the better defense by expected goals against — 1.07 xG against at home versus 1.65 for RSL — and a higher home finishing rate (14% conversion vs 11% for the visitors), scoring on average 1.86 goals per home game. Additionally, the hosts have a high draw rate in home matches (57%), which increases the likelihood of a shared point, but Real Salt Lake has kept 0% clean sheets on the road and nonetheless scored 10 goals in their last five fixtures. Considering RSL’s 10 goals in the last 5, their advantage in shot volume and higher xG, I predict an away win; suggested probabilities are 25% home, 30% draw and 45% Real Salt Lake win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams have high season BTTS rates: FC Dallas 67% and Real Salt Lake 75%, averaging 71%, well above the league average of 57%. Real Salt Lake has not recorded a single clean sheet this season (0% clean sheets), while FC Dallas has only 17% clean sheets, so both sides regularly concede goals. In terms of chance creation Dallas posts xG 2.09 and averages 2.17 goals scored per game, RSL has xG 1.52 and 1.50 goals per game; combined xG 3.61 and combined goals average 3.67 suggest a Goal/Goal match. In the last 5 games both teams had BTTS in 60% of matches and averaged 1.2 (Dallas) and 2.0 (RSL) goals scored, with average goals conceded 1.2 and 1.4 respectively, which confirms offensive and porous setups on both sides. Therefore the best pick is BTTS - Yes — I assess the probability of BTTS at 75% versus 25% for No Goal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The model projects 1.87 goals for FC Dallas and 1.42 for Real Salt Lake (total 3.29), calculated as the average of home attack xG 2.09 and away defense xG 1.65, and away attack xG 1.52 and home defense xG 1.32. FC Dallas averages 2.17 goals per game with 8.0 shots on target, Real Salt Lake averages 1.5 goals with 5.5 shots on target; conversion rates are 12% vs 11%. Seasonal percentages for Over 2.5 are 67% for Dallas and 75% for RSL, and the league average is 3.18 goals per game, which supports an Over 2.5 scenario. Over 1.5 is the strongest signal (Dallas 100% of games Over 1.5, RSL 75%), therefore I recommend Over 1.5 as the safest and most probable option; Over 3.5 is less likely (home 33%, away 50% -> approx. 38% probability).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Seasonal statistics clearly favor FC Dallas: average goals 2.17 versus 1.50 for Real Salt Lake and xG 2.09 versus 1.52, with the hosts averaging 8.0 shots on target compared to the visitors’ 5.5. Dallas led at the break in 4 matches (67%) and scores an average of 1.5 goals by half-time while conceding only 0.33, whereas RSL records 1.25 scored and 0.75 conceded by half-time. The season home-win rate is 83% versus 25% for the away side, which together with the higher xG and superiority in shots on target supports a Dallas lead at the break and full-time victory. It is important to note, however, that in the last 5 matches Dallas has only a 20% win rate while RSL has 60%, which reduces confidence in the forecast and increases the likelihood of draw or turnaround scenarios. For these reasons my strongest signal is 1/1 (Dallas leads at HT and wins FT), while I allow a moderate chance for scenarios with a half-time draw or a late turnaround.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| FC Dallas | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Real Salt Lake is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - FC Dallas · 1.8 pts / game - Real Salt Lake
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
FC Dallas scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 meczów), while Real Salt Lake keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 meczów).
Real Salt Lake scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 meczów), while FC Dallas keeps a clean sheet in 27% (3 of 11 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - FC Dallas
Over / Under - Real Salt Lake
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Real Salt Lake is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - FC Dallas · 2 pts / game - Real Salt Lake
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Dallas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Real Salt Lake - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +6 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
FC Dallas
Real Salt Lake
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| FC Dallas | Liga | Real Salt Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.18 | 3.20 | • 3.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 55% | 59% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 55% | 61% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 23% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 73% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 79% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake?
The MLS match finished FC Dallas 3:1 Real Salt Lake. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake?
FC Dallas score 1.82 goals per game on average and Real Salt Lake 1.90. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 55% of FC Dallas's matches and 70% of Real Salt Lake's.
What form are FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake in?
Over the last 5 games FC Dallas have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Real Salt Lake 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.