Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake clash on Sunday evening at the Allianz Field in Saint Paul. The two sides are in completely opposite situations, with the hosts sitting below the playoff line, while on the other hand, Real Salt Lake currently holds third place in the MLS standings.
The home unit struggles, and their results aren’t shiny at all in the recent few weeks. Meanwhile, RSL is playing above expectations, and we will see whether they can maintain the same pace until the end of the campaign.
Last Game Records
Minnesota made a massive surprise on the road by beating the LA Galaxy in the City of Angels, 2-3. They’ve stunned the hosts, scoring three times in the opening 45 minutes.
Real Salt Lake had one very boring affair against the Columbus Crew at home, without goals in 90 minutes of play.
Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake Matchup Information
Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake Betting Analysis
Minnesota United
Until defeating Galaxy, the United had four straight losses, counting the one in the US Open Cup to Union Omaha at home. Throughout that four games, we’ve seen so many negative things in their performance, and the most obvious one was fragile defense.
The MLS stats say that Minnesota didn’t manage to keep a clean sheet in the previous 12 games, and Adrian Heath is banging his head against the wall trying to figure out the solution for this problem. Injuries are a part of it, but poor chemistry on the field seems to be a much greater issue for this unit.
The attack is doing its part of the job correctly, and the forwards have scored in nine of the last ten games across all the competitions. It is why Minnesota’s games bring lots of goals, and six of the previous seven were with at least three hits, while nine in the last 10 ended with both teams netting.
Real Salt Lake
Only one loss in the last six games is something that propelled RSL to third place in the West. Apart from losing on the road in Vancouver to the Whitecaps, Real posted four wins with a draw, which happened in the most recent event, against the above-mentioned Columbus.
This is one very fluid and adjustable assembly, able to answer to any style of play and any opponent, and it is no wonder Pablo Mastroeni receives a lot of praise these days. The 45-year-old, who was previously in Colorado Rapids, composed a well-balanced team.
RSL had three clean sheets over the last four appearances. The tough defense has been one of their biggest weapons this season. Though playing away from home didn’t bring some notable success, Real has just one win in the most recent seven road trips.
Updates
Hassani Dotson, Romain Metanire, and Patrick Weah are out for this one, as they have had injury issues for a long time. Niko Hansen is ruled out due to injuries too, while Joseph Rosales isn’t available because of a red-card suspension.
Damir Kreilach is out for some time, while two youngsters from the back line, Zack Farnsworth and Bret Haisley, have injuries too.
Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake Betting Preview
The MLS odds are suggesting that the hosts are slight favorites in this one, with their win priced at +120. On the other side, even though they sit higher than the rivals, Real Salt Lake is +220 to triumph.
A draw is +340.
Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake Betting Prediction
RSL isn’t as convincing on the road as it is at home. They often allow goals in front of the rival’s crowd, while United does that regardless of the venue. That is why our MLS predictions for this one are betting on both teams scoring is the best pick here. The odds are quite solid, having all this in mind, and our final recommendation would be to do that.
How to Bet on Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake
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