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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Real Salt Lake take on Los Angeles FC in an important clash at the BMO Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams have been excellent this season and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake Preview
Real Salt Lake are in second place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have punched above their weight this season. The away side slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Portland Timbers last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been exceptional over the past year. The hosts suffered a shock 5-1 defeat against Columbus Crew in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have a good record against Real Salt Lake and have won 17 out of the 21 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's four victories.
- After a run of two victories in 15 matches against Los Angeles FC in all competitions, Real Salt Lake have won their last two such games.
- Los Angeles FC suffered their heaviest home defeat in the club's history when they slumped to a 5-1 loss against Columbus Crew last week.
- Real Salt Lake were unbeaten in 10 consecutive matches away from home in MLS before their defeat against Portland Timbers last week.
Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake Prediction
Los Angeles FC were given a rude awakening against Columbus Crew last week and will need an immediate response in this fixture. Mateusz Bogusz and Denis Bouanga failed to make their mark last week and will need to prove their mettle in this game.
Real Salt Lake could edge ahead of their opponents in the league table this week and will also need to put a poor performance behind them on Wednesday. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this week.
Prediction: Los Angeles FC 2-2 Real Salt Lake
Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Real Salt Lake to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Denis Bouanga to score - Yes
