Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Seattle Sounders FC and Real Salt Lake who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Real Salt Lake come to Lumen Field for the Major League Soccer match this coming Sunday, Seattle Sounders FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Seattle Sounders FC approach round 29 as number 5 in the Major League Soccer table with 49 points on their account so far. With 32 rounds behind them, Real Salt Lake have amassed 40 points, placing them as number 9 in the standings.
Form: Seattle Sounders FC vs Real Salt Lake
Seattle Sounders FC Form
In their last three matches, Seattle Sounders FC lost 2-1 against Austin FC, drew 2-2 against Vancouver Whitecaps, before winning 1-0 against Portland Timbers. Seattle Sounders FC claimed three wins in their last six matches at home in the Major League Soccer, while also drawing three but lost none. They scored 16 and conceded 11 goals.
Real Salt Lake Form
In their last three matches, Real Salt Lake lost against Los Angeles FC by 4-1, beat Austin FC by 3-1 winning 1-0 against Colorado Rapids. Real Salt Lake claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by ten goals to four.
Betting facts for Seattle Sounders FC and Real Salt Lake
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Seattle Sounders FC and Real Salt Lake. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 11 Seattle Sounders FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Seattle Sounders FC have won the last 5 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Seattle Sounders FC have won the last 5 home matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In the last 6 Seattle Sounders FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Seattle Sounders FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In 12 of the last 13 Real Salt Lake away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Real Salt Lake away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Real Salt Lake away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Real Salt Lake matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Real Salt Lake have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
Players on top: Seattle Sounders FC vs Real Salt Lake
Victor Olatunji shows decent form right now for Real Salt Lake, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Seattle Sounders FC, who are strong favourites this coming Sunday. Siding with Danny Musovski also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.
Popular betting markets: Seattle Sounders FC vs Real Salt Lake
Full-time result
Seattle Sounders FC won six of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing four in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Real Salt Lake won one of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing four and losing five. Seattle Sounders FC have gone through an impressive 8 games without losing even once as the home side. Real Salt Lake have not lost to Seattle Sounders FC in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Seattle Sounders FC scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Real Salt Lake scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Seattle Sounders FC probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Sunday, as Real Salt Lake managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Seattle Sounders FC have scored in 8 consecutive home meetings with Real Salt Lake.
Total goals
Seattle Sounders FC saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Real Salt Lake, who scored 1.3 times on average in these matches.