On Wednesday, October 2nd, at 9:30 PM, Minnesota United will travel to take on Real Salt Lake in a Western Conference MLS matchup. This game will be played at America First Field in Sandy, UT. Minnesota United is 8th in the conference with a record of 13-12-6 and have won two straight matches. Real Salt Lake is 3rd in the Western Conference and has drawn their last two games. The line for a draw is paying out at +310.0, and the over/under goal line is sitting at 3.5 goals.
Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Minnesota United at Real Salt Lake
- Where: Sandy, UT at America First Field
- Date: Wednesday, October 2nd
- Betting Odds RSL -118.0 | MIN +255.0 O/U 3.5
Minnesota United Preview
Minnesota United is in 8th place in the Western Conference, tied with the Portland Timbers with 45 points. They have won two straight matches, including a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rapids on September 29th. Over their last seven matches, they have gone 5-2. After this match, they will head on the road to take on the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on October 5th.
The Minnesota United attack has been led by Bongokuhle Hlongwane, who has 11 goals this season, which is 26th in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 32nd in the league. Robin Lod has been the primary playmaker for Minnesota United, as he has 13 assists, which is 3rd in MLS. He also has 6 goals, which is 4th on the team and 60th in the league. This season, Minnesota United is averaging 1.6 goals per match, which is 10th in MLS. They are also 9th in shots on goal and 4th in corner kicks.
Heading into their match against Real Salt Lake, the Minnesota United defense is 18th in MLS in goals allowed per match (1.5). However, they have been playing better of late, giving up just three goals over their last four matches (0.8). They will be facing an RSL offense that is 5th in goals scored this season. Dayne St. Clair is 20th in MLS with five clean sheets this season.
Real Salt Lake Preview
Real Salt Lake enters this match vs. Minnesota United looking to snap a two-match draw streak. Overall, they have been solid this season, going 14-7-10, which has them in 3rd place in the Western Conference. At home, they have been especially strong, going 10-3-2. Over their last three matches, they have gone 1-0-2, with their only win coming vs. FC Dallas on September 19th. After this match, they will hit the road to take on the San Jose Earthquakes on October 6th.
Real Salt Lake's offense has been one of the most potent in MLS this season, averaging 2.0 goals per match, which is fifth in the league. Cristian Arango has been the catalyst for the attack, as he is fourth in MLS with 17 goals scored. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is fifth in the league. Diego Luna has been the primary playmaker for Real Salt Lake, as he is 17th in MLS in assists. His eight assists are also tops on the team. Overall, Real Salt Lake is seventh in the league in passing percentage, and they have had more corners than their opponents in 51.6% of their matches.
Real Salt Lake's defense has struggled as of late, giving up 11 goals over their last five matches (2.2 goals per match). This includes giving up three goals to the Portland Timbers, who have the second-best scoring offense in the MLS. On the season, they are giving up 1.5 goals per match, which is 15th in the league. Keeper Zac MacMath has four clean sheets on the season, which is 21st in the MLS. He is also 19th in saves with 71.
Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake Head To Head
The 2024 season series between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United is tied at 0-0-1. In their lone matchup, both teams had one goal, but Minnesota had seven shots on goal compared to five for Real Salt Lake.
Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Free Pick
Looking at this matchup between Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake, we are going to take Real Salt Lake on the money line at -118.0. Our projections have this one finishing in a 2-1 win for Real Salt Lake, who come in with the edge in shots on goal. Cristian Arango is our top projected goal scorer for Real Salt Lake, while Teemu Pukki has the best odds to score for Minnesota United.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Real Salt Lake -118.0
