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MLS: Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Real Salt Lake and Orlando City will face off at America First Field this Saturday in the MLS. Both teams are on unbeaten streaks. The hosts have avoided defeat in six consecutive matches, while the visitors are seeking their fifth straight game without a loss.

Real Salt Lake is currently in fourth place in the Western Conference with 30 points, while Orlando sits in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 34 points. These two teams last met in February 2020, playing out a 0-0 draw at Exploria Stadium. Who will come out on top this time?

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Real Salt Lake Form

Real Salt Lake is unbeaten in the last three matches, first beating St. Louis City 1-3, and then drawing 2-2 with Minnesota United. The Claret and Cobalt were back as winners when they defeated Toronto FC 0-1. They only managed one meager home win from a possible six at America First Field in the MLS. They came through these six encounters with a 1-3-2 record, in which they scored 11 and conceded 16 goals.

Orlando City Form

Orlando City went unbeaten through their last three matches, which began with a 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders FC. A 3-1 win against Chicago Fire FC followed, before they beat Toronto FC by 4-0. The Lions claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in MLS. The scoreline from these matches reads eight goals conceded and nine scored.

Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City Stats

Based on statistics from the last couple of matches played across all tournaments, here are some facts that may assist in placing bets on the upcoming game between Real Salt Lake and Orlando City.

  • Real Salt Lake have not lost 16 of the last 18 matches
  • In 7 of the last 9 matches Real Salt Lake played, both teams scored
  • Real Salt Lake have scored in 10 of the last 11 matches
  • In 6 of the last 8 Real Salt Lake matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Real Salt Lake have not won 6 of the last 7 home matches
  • Orlando City have not lost 10 of the last 11 matches
  • Orlando City have scored in 10 of the last 11 matches
  • In 4 of the last 5 Orlando City matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • Orlando City have conceded in 8 of the last 10 away matches
  • In 4 of the last 5 Orlando City matches the sum of goals was over 2.5

Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City – Players in Form

In the world of Major League Soccer, some players have been stealing the spotlight lately. Damir Kreilach nailed the target twice for Real Salt Lake, showing off his impressive skills and making it look easy. Meanwhile, Facundo Torres has been on fire for Orlando City, scoring an amazing five strikes in just six games.

Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City Betting Tips

Full-time result

Real Salt Lake is on a hot streak! The hosts haven’t lost in six games straight! However, they’ve had a bit of a rough time at home lately, only winning two of their last 10 games (D4 L4). But don’t count them out yet, because they’re ready to turn it around and put on a show for their fans. Meanwhile, Orlando City has been holding its own on the road, winning four of their last 10 games away (D4 L2).

Both teams to score

Orlando City has been quick to take the lead, scoring the opening goal in eight of their last 10 games. The Lions also found the back of the net in each of their last three encounters with Real Salt Lake at America First Field. This doesn’t bode well for Real Salt Lake, despite the fact that the home team has scored first in six of its previous 10 games.

Total goals

Real Salt Lake performed an average of 1.6 goals a game in their previous ten matches in which over 2.5 goals came out six times. Over 2.5 goals came up in six of Orlando City’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of two goals in these matches.

Match predictions: Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City

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

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