Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles FC who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Los Angeles FC come to America First Field for the Major League Soccer match on Sunday, Real Salt Lake will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
The Real Salt Lake enter the game ranked 10 in the Western Conference, while the Los Angeles FC are 3 in the Western Conference.
Form: Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC
Real Salt Lake Form
In their last three matches, Real Salt Lake lost 2-1 against Orlando City, 3-0 against Leon and 1-0 against Colorado Rapids. Real Salt Lake won three of their previous six matches at America First Field in the Major League Soccer. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring 11 goals to eight against.
Los Angeles FC Form
Los Angeles FC only managed two draws in their last three matches. They started by losing 1-0 at the hands of Colorado Rapids, before drawing 1-1 with Portland Timbers. They secured another draw in their latest encounter against DC United resulting 0-0. Los Angeles FC only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by seven goals to seven.
Betting facts for Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles FC
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 9 of the last 11 Real Salt Lake matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Real Salt Lake home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Real Salt Lake have won 6 of the last 8 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Real Salt Lake have lost the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Real Salt Lake have won 5 of the last 7 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Los Angeles FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Los Angeles FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Los Angeles FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 3 Los Angeles FC away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 4 Los Angeles FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC
It has been an excellent season for Denis Bouanga who managed to score an impressive 11 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target three times in his last six outings. Los Angeles FC are looking to him against Real Salt Lake, hoping he keeps his momentum going.
Popular betting markets: Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC
Full-time result
Real Salt Lake won seven of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at America First Field. They drew one and lost two as well, while Los Angeles FC won three of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost four. Los Angeles FC have not lost to Real Salt Lake in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Real Salt Lake scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Los Angeles FC scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Los Angeles FC should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as Real Salt Lake only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Los Angeles FC claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Real Salt Lake have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Los Angeles FC.
Total goals
Real Salt Lake saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Los Angeles FC, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches. Real Salt Lake conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.
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