FC Dallas Heads To Utah For Revenge Game

Countdown To Kickoff

FC Dallas travels to Utah on Saturday, Aug. 26, to take on Real Salt Lake in a pivotal Western Conference matchup. The game will be a rematch of last year's Western Conference Semifinals, which saw RSL eliminate FCD on penalty kicks.

FC Dallas enters the match in third place in the Western Conference with a record of 10-7-8. RSL is in fifth place with a record of 10-9-6.

The last time FC Dallas lost a game in Utah was July 28, 2018. An own goal gave Real Salt Lake the only score in the match.

Key Matchups

Here are some of the key matchups to watch in Saturday's game:

• Jesus Ferreira vs. Justen Glad: Ferreira is one of the most dangerous forwards in MLS, and Glad is one of the best defenders in the league. This matchup will be a key one in determining the outcome of the game.
• Kellyn Acosta vs. Pablo Ruiz: Acosta is a key part of FC Dallas' midfield, and Ruiz is one of RSL's most creative players. This matchup will be a battle for control of the midfield.
• Ryan Hollingshead vs. Andrew Brody: Hollingshead is one of the best left backs in MLS, and Brody is a rising star for RSL. This matchup will be a key one in determining who controls the left flank.

Prediction

FC Dallas is the slight favorite in this game, but RSL is a tough team to beat at home. I predict that the game will be close, but FC Dallas will ultimately win 2-1.