Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 25 match between Real Salt Lake and New York City FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Real Salt Lake and New York City FC are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Sunday at America First Field, with much riding on the outcome in this Major League Soccer battle.
The Real Salt Lake enter the game ranked 10 in the Western Conference, while the New York City FC are 9 in the Eastern Conference.
Form: Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC
Real Salt Lake Form
A draw is the best Real Salt Lake can show from their last three games, where they came up short in a 1-0 defeat against Colorado Rapids. A2-2 draw with Los Angeles FC followed before they were defeated 2-1 by Houston Dynamo FC. Real Salt Lake claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored 13 and conceded eight goals.
New York City FC Form
New York City FC were only able to claim two draws from their last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Toronto FC, followed by another draw. This time it ended 0-0 against Nashville SC, before going down in a 1-2 defeat against New England Revolution. New York City FC claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by eight goals to seven.
Betting stats and facts for Real Salt Lake and New York City FC
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Real Salt Lake and New York City FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 7 of the last 8 Real Salt Lake home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Real Salt Lake matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Real Salt Lake have lost 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Real Salt Lake have lost 4 of the last 5 matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Real Salt Lake matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 11 New York City FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 16 of the last 18 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 New York City FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 New York City FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC
Look no further than Saba Lobjanidze, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer, while Luighi managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for New York City FC in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Betting markets: Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC
Full-time result
Real Salt Lake claimed a modest six wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing two. New York City FC won two of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost five of the games in this run. Real Salt Lake have not lost to New York City FC in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Real Salt Lake scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. New York City FC scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Real Salt Lake played. Both teams have scored in the last 6 consecutive away games New York City FC played. Real Salt Lake managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Real Salt Lake, who scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for New York City FC, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches. Real Salt Lake conceded a goal in their last 11 matches.
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