Real Salt Lake vs Dallas preview

United States flag 2026 Major League Soccer, United States
America First Field Today - 1:30 AM
Major League Soccer
Real Salt LakeRSL
3 4
DallasDAL
Full Time Today 1:30 AM
Regular Season
Sergi Solans - 38'
Diego Luna - 64'
Goal
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Goal
Petar Musa - 20', 45'
Ran Binyamin - 90'

CONTEXT

Real Salt Lake hosted Dallas in a match that concluded with a 3-4 scoreline. At halftime the score stood at 1-3 in favor of the visitors. Real Salt Lake recorded 59 percent possession while Dallas held 41 percent. Expected goals stood at 1.71 for the home side and 1.93 for Dallas, producing a differential of minus 0.22. No red cards were shown to either team. Dallas entered as the stronger side and secured the victory. The outcome proved consistent with the expected goals data. A significant deviation was recorded for Dallas at the 100 percent level. Efficiency metrics remained in line with observed patterns throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Dallas recorded a significant structural deviation at the 100 percent level in the match outcome.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with performance metrics for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The result aligned with the xG values of 1.71 for Real Salt Lake and 1.93 for Dallas.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved consistent with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Dallas met xG expectations by outperforming Real Salt Lake by 0.22 in expected goals.
  • Event impact: The halftime score of 1-3 influenced the path to the final 3-4 result.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred and therefore produced no distortion to match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Villarreal
A. Villarreal
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
C. Parker
C. Parker
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
K. Lock
K. Lock
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
T. Wiseman
T. Wiseman
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Real Salt Lake P. Mastroeni
P. Mastroeni
VS
Dallas E. Quill
E. Quill
1.56
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.58
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Last 6 Opponents
Minnesota United Rank: 65 D
St. Louis City Rank: 66 D
Portland Timbers Rank: 62 L
Los Angeles FC Rank: 72 L
Minnesota United Rank: 65 D
Colorado Rapids Rank: 62 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austin Rank: 57 W
LA Galaxy Rank: 63 D
San Diego Rank: 66 L
Portland Timbers Rank: 62 D
Colorado Rapids Rank: 62 W
SJ Earthquakes Rank: 63 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
63.47
66.24
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Real Salt Lake
Dallas
Power Score
63.47
66.24
League Position
7
5
Global Rank
446
358

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Real Salt Lake — Opponent-weighted form score
Dallas — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Real Salt Lake Dallas

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Real Salt Lake

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Dallas

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Real Salt Lake
vs
Dallas
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Real Salt Lake Dallas
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
12%
16%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.21 vs -0.31
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Real Salt Lake Dallas
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
16%
12%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.31 vs -0.21
Real Salt Lake
Dallas
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Real Salt Lake
vs
Dallas
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Real Salt Lake Dallas
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Real Salt Lake 0.00
Dallas 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Real Salt Lake Dallas
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Real Salt Lake 0.00
Dallas 0.00
Real Salt Lake
Dallas
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RSL had peak pressure around 43'.
  • RSL started the game with stronger pressure.
RSL Pressure DAL Pressure
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Pressure Index: RSL reached the top pressure at 43' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Real Salt Lake RSL Home
5 matches
Dallas DAL Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
1
Goals
8
Goals Scored
10
10
Goals Conceded
8
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-20T00:03:37+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
America First Field
Capacity
20213
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Armando Villarreal
Corey Parker
Kevin Lock
Trevor Wiseman

Statistics

Possession
RSL
57%
DAL
43%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 4
7 Big Chances Created 2
5 Shots 7
59 Dangerous attacks 28
59 Possession 41
6 Corners 3
13 Free kicks 11
3 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

66 Ball Safe 71
11 Goal Kicks 13
10 Goal Attempts 10
4 Substitutions 7
11 Throwins 16
12 Successful Headers 8
3 Assists 4
11 Dribble Attempts 11
7 Successful Dribbles 5
64 Successful Dribbles Percentage 45

Attacking

104 Attacks 97
5 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

42 Long Passes 48
568 Passes 402
483 Successful Passes 316
85 Successful Passes Percentage 79
14 Key Passes 12
17 Successful Long Passes 17
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 35

Defensive

1 Saves 4
9 Tackles 12
11 Interceptions 18
40 Duels Won 35

Build-up

27 Total Crosses 6
7 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
11 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Armando Villarreal

Starting XI ▼

1
Rafael Cabral
Rafael Cabral Goalkeeper
6.78
4
Lukas Engel
Lukas Engel Defender
6.93
21
Juan Jose Arias
Juan Jose Arias Defender
6.81
12
Saba Lobjanidze
Saba Lobjanidze
Midfielder46'
6.85
26
Philip Quinton
Philip Quinton Defender
6.74
2
DeAndre Yedlin
DeAndre Yedlin Midfielder
6.74
6
Stijn Spierings
Stijn Spierings Midfielder
7.03
7
Pablo Ruiz
Pablo Ruiz
Midfielder63'
6.62
8
Juan Manuel Sanabria
Juan Manuel Sanabria Midfielder
7.1
92
Noel Caliskan
Noel Caliskan Midfielder
7.17
9
Morgan Guilavogui
Morgan Guilavogui Attacker
70
Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos
Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos
Attacker79'
6.53
10
Diego Luna
Diego Luna Attacker
7.36
22
Sergi Solans
Sergi Solans Attacker
6.96
17
Victor Olatunji
Victor Olatunji
Attacker79'
6.53
Referee : Armando Villarreal

Starting XI ▼

40
Jonathan Sirois
Jonathan Sirois Goalkeeper
7.55
3
Osaze Urhoghide
Osaze Urhoghide Defender
6.95
18
Shaq Moore
Shaq Moore Defender
6.73
55
Kaick
Kaick Defender
6.81
12
Christian Cappis
Christian Cappis
Midfielder56'
6.67
14
Herman Johansson
Herman Johansson Midfielder
6.74
25
Sebastien Ibeagha
Sebastien Ibeagha
Defender69'
6.67
17
Ramiro
Ramiro Midfielder
6.73
32
Nolan Norris
Nolan Norris Midfielder
77
Bernard Kamungo
Bernard Kamungo Midfielder
6.91
28
Sam Sarver
Sam Sarver
Attacker84'
6.79
9
Petar Musa
Petar Musa Attacker
2
7.34
23
Logan Farrington
Logan Farrington
Attacker46'
6.92
10
Santiago Moreno
Santiago Moreno Attacker
6.99
6
Ran Binyamin
Ran Binyamin
Midfielder46'
6.7
21
Joaquín Valiente
Joaquín Valiente Attacker
6.79

Events

2ND-HALF
90+1'
Event
Ran Binyamin
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Pablo Ruiz
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90'
90'
Event
Ran Binyamin
Right foot shot / 7th Goal
84'
Event
Sam Sarver → Bernard Kamungo
9th Substitution
Event
Victor Olatunji → Sergi Solans
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos → Morgan Guilavogui
8th Substitution
79'
Event
DeAndre Yedlin
Handball / 4th Yellowcard
75'
69'
Event
Sebastien Ibeagha → Herman Johansson
6th Substitution
Event
Diego Luna
Header / 6th Goal
64'
Event
Pablo Ruiz → Stijn Spierings
5th Substitution
63'
Event
Diego Luna
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
61'
56'
Event
Christian Cappis → Kaick
4th Substitution
Event
Morgan Guilavogui
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
50'
Event
Saba Lobjanidze → Juan Jose Arias
3rd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Ran Binyamin → Santiago Moreno
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Logan Farrington → Petar Musa
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45'
Event
Petar Musa
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
43'
Event
Shaq Moore
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Sergi Solans
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
38'
37'
Event
Nolan Norris
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
20'
Event
Petar Musa
Header / 2nd Goal
16'
Event
Joaquín Valiente
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-4.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
89
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
89
Attempt Attempt
Diego Luna takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
88
Attempt Attempt
Diego Luna takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
88
Attempt Attempt
Logan Farrington takes a shot with another body part, but it misses the target.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Attempt Attempt
Pablo Ruiz Barrero takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Substitution Substitution
Samuel Sarver is substituted off for Bernard Kamungo.
81
Attempt Attempt
Diego Luna takes a right-footed shot but misses.
79
Update Update
Victor Olatunji replaces Sergi Solans.
79
Update Update
On comes Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos, off goes Morgan Guilavogui.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
73
Update Update
Offside.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Diego Luna Head Shot Goal
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Diego Luna scores, bringing the match to 3-3.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-3.
61
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
59
Attempt Attempt
Logan Farrington takes a right-footed shot but misses.
59
Attempt Attempt
Ran Binyamin takes a left-footed shot but misses.
56
Update Update
Christian Cappis is on, and Kaick is off.
55
Attempt Attempt
Shot missed with a right-footed attempt.
54
Attempt Attempt
Herman Johansson takes a left-footed shot but misses.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Morgan Guilavogui scores, making it 2-3. The assist comes from Noel Caliskan.
48
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-3.
47
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sergi Solans Head Shot Missed
46
Update Update
On Ran Binyamin, off Shaquell Moore.
46
Update Update
Logan Farrington is on, and Petar Musa is off.
46
Update Update
Saba Lobjanidze is on, and Juan Arias is off.
45
Attempt Attempt
Sergi Solans attempts a header but misses the shot.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Petar Musa with his right foot results in a goal.
45
Attempt Attempt
Joaquin Valiente takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Petar Musa scores, making it 1-3.
43
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-3.
41
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Shaquell Moore receives a yellow card.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Sergi Solans takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sergi Solans scores to make it 1-2, assisted by Diego Luna.
37
Attempt Attempt
Noel Caliskan takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
37
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nolan Norris receives a yellow card.
35
Attempt Attempt
Petar Musa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
32
Attempt Attempt
Morgan Guilavogui takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
31
Attempt Attempt
Sergi Solans takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
22
Attempt Attempt
Petar Musa takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Petar Musa Head Shot Goal
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Petar Musa scores, making it 0-2.
17
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
11
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Moreno takes a right-footed shot but misses.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Attempt Attempt
Noel Caliskan takes a left-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Armando Villarreal.

CONCLUSION

Dallas claimed the 3-4 victory over Real Salt Lake after leading 3-1 at the interval. The visitors generated a modest xG advantage that corresponded with the final score. Real Salt Lake maintained greater possession yet could not convert it into a winning margin. The absence of red cards allowed both sides to complete the fixture with full complements. Efficiency measures stayed aligned with the broader statistical profile. Dallas as the designated stronger team delivered an outcome that matched pre-match indicators. The significant deviation attached to the visitors reflected their ability to exceed baseline projections. Overall the data set showed internal consistency across expected goals, efficiency, and result alignment.