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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this week as Minnesota United take on an impressive Real Salt Lake side in a crucial encounter at the America First Field on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United Preview
Minnesota United are in eighth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side eased past Colorado Rapids by a 3-0 scoreline over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Salt Lake, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have been in impressive form this year. The hosts were held to a 2-2 draw by Austin FC in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this week.
Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Minnesota United have a good recent record against Real Salt Lake and have won five out of the last 16 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's three victories.
- The last three matches between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United have ended in draws, with each team securing only one victory apiece in the last six games played out between the two sides.
- Real Salt Lake were held to a 3-3 draw by Portland Timbers in their previous game at home in MLS and could remain winless in consecutive home games in the competition in over a year.
- Minnesota United have won their last three matches away from home in all competitions.
Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United Prediction
Real Salt Lake have stepped up to the plate admirable this season but were defensively poor against Portland Timbers. The hosts have been impressive this season and will need to be more robust this week.
Minnesota United have flattered to deceive this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Real Salt Lake are the better team on paper and hold the upper hand on Wednesday.
Prediction: Real Salt Lake 2-1 Minnesota United
Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Salt Lake to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Minnesota United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Cristian Arango to score - Yes
