Wed, September 9th at 8:30 PM EDT
September 9, 2026 β’ Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas
MLS PREVIEW β’ September 9, 2026
Featured Matchup
Pitch Matchup: Real Salt Lake (8-4-8) plays Houston Dynamo FC (12-2-7) at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas.
Real Salt Lake
Visiting Side
Record
8-4-8
Houston Dynamo FC
Home Side
Record
12-2-7
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
45%
Real Salt Lake
VS
55%
Houston Dynamo FC
Projected Score
REA 1
-
HOU 1
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 3 categories
Real Salt Lake
STAT
Houston Dynamo FC
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Houston Dynamo FC plays on familiar turf at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Real Salt Lake Could Win
Real Salt Lake has produced 1.7 goals offensively.
Why Houston Dynamo FC Could Win
Houston Dynamo FC has generated 1.0 goals on their side.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Houston Dynamo FC's superior backline can neutralize the opposing attack.
Game Details
Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Guilherme Augusto
Matches: 20, Goals: 12
Mateusz Bogusz
Matches: 20, Goals: 4
Lawrence Ennali
Matches: 21, Goals: 3
Team Assists
Guilherme Augusto
Matches: 20, Assists: 7
Jack McGlynn
Matches: 17, Assists: 6
Lawrence Ennali
Matches: 21, Assists: 2
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Real Salt Lake (50.0%)
Houston Dynamo FC (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 78 circles
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