Real Salt Lake vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Real Salt Lake vs FC Cincinnati

Real Salt Lake host FC Cincinnati in this MLS match at America First Field, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Saturday 19 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Cincinnati to Make Life Difficult for RSL

If you agree with our view that Cincinnati can perform well against Salt Lake, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -111. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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2-1 Victory for Cincinnati in Last H2H

Real Salt Lake got a third straight win in their last game. It was a 1-0 road triumph at Providence Park when meeting Portland Timbers. Pablo Mastroeni's team had the majority of the ball enjoying 56% possession and four shots on target, with a late goal from Diogo Goncalves making all the difference.

FC Cincinnati have bagged three straight away victories. Their previous game was a 3-0 home win against Inter Miami at TQL Stadium. The Ohio club were restricted to 44% possession and had six shots on goal, while Evander Ferreira found the net twice and Gerardo Valenzuela bagged one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cincinnati beat RSL in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 2-1 scoreline away at America First Field.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	FC Cincinnati	34	20	5	9	52	40	12	52:40	65
19	Real Salt Lake	34	12	5	17	38	49	-11	38:49	41

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RSL have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. The Claret-and-Cobalt have averaged 50.4% possession and 5.2 corners per match, conceding 1.0 goals and 5.3 corners from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Diogo Goncalves, William Agada, Johnny Russell and Zavier Gozo are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Alexandros Katranis and Diego Luna are the top assists makers with 2.

Cincinnati have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.0 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.6% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts.

Evander Ferreira is top of the team’s scoring charts with 8 goals, Kevin Denkey has 5 and Gerardo Valenzuela is on 3. Evander Ferreira has had 5 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Real Salt Lake confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Rafael Cabral (GK), Noel Caliskan, Justen Glad, Brayan Vera, Alexandros Katranis, Diogo Goncalves, Braian Ojeda, Pablo Ruiz, Diego Luna, Ariath Piol, Zavier Gozo.

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Gilberto Flores, Miles Robinson, Teenage Lingani Hadebe, Alvas Elvis Powell, Lukas Engel, Evander Ferreira, Brian Anunga, Pavel Bucha, Corey Baird, Gerardo Valenzuela.

Real Salt Lake vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Real Salt Lake vs FC Cincinnati betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

When Cincinnati kick off this MLS match, we will wager them at -111 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

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Key Real Salt Lake vs FC Cincinnati league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by RSL in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by RSL in 6 of their last 10 games.

Cincinnati +0.25 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 52.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Cincinnati Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -111 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Salt Lake 1 - 2 Cincinnati

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Cincinnati to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +1000 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ariath Piol Over 0.5 Shots On Target -115

Ariath Piol (RSL) can be wagered at -115 to record a minimum of one shot on goal. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

Latest Ariath Piol Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+275

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-154

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Gerardo Valenzuela to Score +370

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati) has scored three goals in his past eight MLSgames. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +370.

Latest Gerardo Valenzuela Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

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Real Salt Lake vs FC Cincinnati Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Giving RSL Plenty of Respect

The bookies have Real Salt Lake as -109 favourites for this MLS clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 52% likely to win. At +270, FC Cincinnati are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. RSL are -233, while Cincinnati are alternatively priced at +165.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is on offer at -189 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

The best football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to MLS matches.

Full-Time Result

1

-109

X

+265

2

+270

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+140

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-357

X2

-119

Draw No Bet

1

-233

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-108

2 Hcp +0.5

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+135

Corey Baird Heads First Goalscorer Market

Corey Baird is the market leader at +430 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Corey Baird (Cincinnati)

First

+155

Anytime

+430

Luca Orellano (Cincinnati)

First

+175

Anytime

+480

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

First

+185

Anytime

+510

William Agada (RSL)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Diego Luna (RSL)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Dominik Marczuk (RSL)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

First

+225

Anytime

+575

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Ariath Piol (RSL)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Sergio Santos (Cincinnati)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

First

+370

Anytime

+1500

Philip Quinton (RSL)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Brayan Vera (RSL)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Justen Glad (RSL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Kevin Denkey (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+125

William Agada (RSL)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+112

Diego Luna (RSL)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+106

Dominik Marczuk (RSL)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-103

Ariath Piol (RSL)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-154

Sergio Santos (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-217

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-250

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-588

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

Philip Quinton (RSL)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-625

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

Over 1.5

+275

Under 1.5

-714

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

Over 1.5

+330

Under 1.5

-1000

Brayan Vera (RSL)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

Justen Glad (RSL)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

Lukas Engel (Cincinnati)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1250

RSL Having a Purple Patch at Home

Salt Lake have racked up three consecutive victories at America First Field. Pablo Mastroeni's team have finished with five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Cincinnati have secured three straight victories on their travels. The Ohio club have managed seven victories, two losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The past meeting at America First Field saw Cincinnati defeat RSL 2-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Real Salt Lake Home Stats		5-1-4	2.30	1.30	1.00	3	7	3	7
FC Cincinnati Away Stats		7-1-2	2.70	1.60	1.10	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Real Salt Lake vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the RSL vs Cincinnati team news before wagering. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and the latest injury reports.

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