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MLS: Real Salt Lake vs LA Galaxy – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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See the predictions our betting experts have in store for the MLS matchup between Real Salt Lake and LA Galaxy, with the best odds and stats.

Real Salt Lake take on Los Angeles Galaxy at America First Field on Thursday in the Major Soccer League.

With a chance to extend their unbeaten streak to four matches, Real Salt Lake are giving it everything to improve their 11th position. But don’t count out the 14th-placed Galaxy just yet. Despite their recent loss, they’re ready to shake things up and climb the Western Conference rankings.

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Real Salt Lake Form

Real Salt Lake go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 0-0 draw against Portland Timbers. They went on to beat Colorado Rapids 2-3, before sharing the spoils with Minnesota United in a 1-1 draw. Claret and Cobalt managed to win two of their past six home matches in Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored six and conceded nine goals.

LA Galaxy Form

LA Galaxy endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 2-0 by Columbus Crew, before DC United ran out 3-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Charlotte FC, who came out 0-1 winners. The visitors are winless in their last six away games in Major League Soccer, in which they drew two and lost four. They conceded ten goals while scoring zero themselves.

Real Salt Lake vs LA Galaxy Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Real Salt Lake and LA Galaxy. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 7 of the last 9 Real Salt Lake home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Real Salt Lake have not lost 7 of the last 8 matches
  • In the last 3 Real Salt Lake home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Real Salt Lake have conceded in 7 of the last 9 home matches
  • Real Salt Lake have not won the last 3 home matches in a row
  • LA Galaxy have lost the last 4 away matches in a row without scoring a goal
  • LA Galaxy have lost the last 4 away matches in a row while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • LA Galaxy have conceded in 18 of the last 20 away matches
  • LA Galaxy have lost the last 4 away matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • LA Galaxy have not won the last 8 away matches in a row

Real Salt Lake vs LA Galaxy⁣ – In-form players

It is early days yet for the new Major League Soccer season and Real Salt Lake as well as LA Galaxy have a couple of prospects who could end up dominating their offensive lines this season. We have listed some of their possible goalscorers in their upcoming match.

Real Salt Lake vs LA Galaxy Betting Tips

Full-time result

Real Salt Lake won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at America First Field. They drew three and lost four as well, while LA Galaxy won two of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost six. The visitors conceded a goal in their last 6 matches. Real Salt Lake have not lost to LA Galaxy in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Real Salt Lake only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Interestingly, LA Galaxy scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. LA Galaxy have failed to score in 6 consecutive away games. Real Salt Lake have scored in 9 consecutive home meetings with LA Galaxy.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Real Salt Lake’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten outings for LA Galaxy, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches. LA Galaxy did not score a single goal in 3 consecutive games

Match predictions: Real Salt Lake vs LA Galaxy

To sum up, the upcoming match between Real Salt Lake and LA Galaxy seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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