MLS: Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC – Prediction, Stats & Odds

Get some valuable betting insights into the Real Salt Lake and New York City FC matchup in the MLS with the latest stats, expert tips, and the best odds.

This Sunday, a stuttering New York City FC will take on Real Salt Lake at America First Field.

Although New York is on a seven-match winless streak, the 13th-placed Eastern visitors are hopeful of coming out on top against their Western Conference opponents. Real Salt Lake, currently sitting in ninth place with 19 points after 16 matches, will be no easy opponent. However, given their stunning 6-0 blowout victory at Yankee Stadium last season, NYCFC is more than ready to take on the challenge.

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Real Salt Lake Form

Real Salt Lake hope for some consistency, as their last three matches added four points to their account. A meeting with Minnesota United resulted in a 1-1 draw, followed by a 2-3 defeat against LA Galaxy, before beating Austin FC by 1-2. The 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 eight and conceded eight goals.

New York City FC Form

New York City FC came away from their previous three games with just one point, as they lost 1-3 against Philadelphia Union. A 1-3 defeat against FC Cincinnati followed, before a 0-0 draw with New England Revolution. The Pigeons are winless in their last six away games in Major League Soccer, in which they drew two and lost four. They conceded eight goals while scoring four themselves.

Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC Stats

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 statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC – Players in Form

Rubio Rubin scored twice in his last game for Real Salt Lake, hitting the target with precision and power. Meanwhile, Gabriel Pereira has been on fire for New York City FC, netting two goals in his last six MLS appearances. These players are in good form, but can they keep the goals coming in the upcoming match?

Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC Betting Tips

Full-time result

Recent home form suggests Real Salt Lake are in for a tough ride. They’ve lost half of their last 10 matches at America First Field, winning three and drawing twice. New York City FC will be determined to turn their own luck around, having won just once in their previous 10 away games. It won’t be an easy feat though, considering they’ve lost their last three road trips to Real Salt Lake.

Both teams to score

Real Salt Lake have only scored the first goal in three of their last ten home games and BTTS has paid out in their past four matches. Things don’t look any better for New York City FC, having only scored the opening goal in three of their last ten games. The Pigeons have conceded in their three most recent trips to America First Field.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Real Salt Lake’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.2 goals on 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.

Match predictions: Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Real Salt Lake and New York City FC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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