Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC

Real Salt Lake host Los Angeles FC in this MLS clash at America First Field, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Wednesday 17 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Expect Goals Between RSL and LAFC

We are sweet on the prospect of the net bulging when Salt Lake clash with LAFC. On this basis, we will side with the Over 2.5 pick when it comes to Total Goals, feeling confident with the -141 that is on offer.

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7 Wins for LAFC in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Real Salt Lake were winners last time out. Landing a 2-1 home triumph against Sporting Kansas City at America First Field. Pablo Mastroeni's side recorded seven shots on target and had 48% possession, while Diego Luna and Alexandros Katranis each scored one goal.

Los Angeles FC won their previous game 4-2. This was a victory at Levi's Stadium against San Jose Earthquakes. The Black and Gold were restricted to just 36% possession and had seven shots on goal, with Denis Bouanga scoring a hat-trick and Heung-Min Son also on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

RSL boast an unbeaten record in the past three games against LAFC, with the last clash ending 1-1 at BMO Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have included seven wins for LAFC, two triumphs for RSL and a single draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Los Angeles FC	27	12	8	7	49	35	14	49:35	44
20	Real Salt Lake	28	10	4	14	30	37	-7	30:37	34

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RSL have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. The Claret-and-Cobalt have averaged 53.1% possession and 3.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 3.3 shots on goal, 9.0 attempts and 5.3 corners.

Top scorer Diogo Goncalves has found the net 2 times, with Diego Luna, Alexandros Katranis, Victor Olatunji and Zavier Gozo getting 1 goals each. The leading assistors are Zavier Gozo and William Agada with 2.

LAFC have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 9.4 attempts, 5.6 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. Steven Cherundolo's side average 51.2% possession, 5.0 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts.

Denis Bouanga has scored 10, followed by Heung-Min Son, Javairo Dilrosun and Nathan Ordaz with 2 goals apiece. Sergi Palencia and David Martinez have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Real Salt Lake predicted lineup (4-4-2): Rafael Cabral (GK), Noel Caliskan, Justen Glad, Brayan Vera, Alexandros Katranis, Zavier Gozo, Emeka Eneli, Braian Ojeda, Diego Luna, Rwan Cruz, Victor Olatunji.

Los Angeles FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Hugo Lloris (GK), Sergi Palencia, Ryan Porteous, Nkosi Tafari Burgess, Artem Smolyakov, Mathieu Choiniere, Marco Delgado, Eddie Segura, Timothy Tillman, Heung-Min Son, Denis Bouanga.

Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

The best angle of attack could be to bet on goals when you consider that a price of -141 is available when it comes to Over 2.5. We anticipate that the line will be covered by the end of this MLS clash.

The MLS experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 RSL games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 RSL games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 LAFC games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 LAFC games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 LAFC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 58.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re expecting a high-scoring affair, you can get bigger odds by backing Over 3.5 Goals, with bettors needing four or more to be scored during the ninety minutes to secure a pay out.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Salt Lake 1 - 2 LAFC

There’s the option to wager on LAFC to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +750 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rwan Cruz Over 0.5 Shots On Target -119

Rwan Cruz (RSL) is available to record one or more shots on goal at -119. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Rwan Cruz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-132

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Mark Delgado to Score +700

Mark Delgado (LAFC) has netted three goals in his past ten MLS away matches. We’re content to land the +700 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Mark Delgado Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

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Corners Prediction

LAFC To Have Most Corners +102

There has been an average 5.80 corners for LAFC in their past 5 games, with Real Salt Lake averaging 3.70 corners in the previous 10 matches. We think that the value can be found by backing LAFC to have the most corners and we like the odds of +102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Salt Lake

Total

9.00 3.70 5.30

Home

9.60 5.70 3.90

Away

8.90 3.50 5.40

LAFC

Total

9.00 5.00 4.00

Home

7.60 4.80 2.80

Away

9.70 4.60 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+105

Salt Lake Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-100

LAFC Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+102

Most Corners

1

+102

X

+600

2

+102

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Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC 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.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest LAFC Victory

Los Angeles FC are regarded as having a 45% chance of winning this MLS clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +120. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Real Salt Lake are trading at +195.

A win for LAFC would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -106 that they overcome RSL going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -172.

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Full-Time Result

1

+195

X

+270

2

+120

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+135

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-156

12

-370

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

+115

2

-156

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-115

2 Hcp -0.25

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-141

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+123

Dénis Bouanga Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Dénis Bouanga can be backed to find the net anytime at +115, with +340 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Dénis Bouanga (LAFC)

First

+115

Anytime

+340

Son Heung-Min (LAFC)

First

+160

Anytime

+450

Rwan Cruz (RSL)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

William Agada (RSL)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Diego Luna (RSL)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Nathan Ordaz (LAFC)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Victor Olatunji (RSL)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Alexandru Baluta (LAFC)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Yaw Yeboah (LAFC)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Ariath Piol (RSL)

First

+380

Anytime

+1050

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Ryan Hollingshead (LAFC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Mark Delgado (LAFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Artem Smolyakov (LAFC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Philip Quinton (RSL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Son Heung-Min (LAFC)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+135

William Agada (RSL)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-130

Rwan Cruz (RSL)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-132

Diego Luna (RSL)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-147

Dénis Bouanga (LAFC)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-172

Victor Olatunji (RSL)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-161

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-172

Alexandru Baluta (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-185

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

Yaw Yeboah (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

Ariath Piol (RSL)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-238

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Ryan Hollingshead (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Mark Delgado (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Artem Smolyakov (LAFC)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Philip Quinton (RSL)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Last Ten RSL Home Encounters Have Seen Five Wins

RSL have managed five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

LAFC haven’t been beaten in nine straight games away from home. The Black and Gold have collected six draws, three wins and one defeat in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

RSL overcame LAFC 3-0 when the sides last met at America First Field. There have been five LAFC triumphs and two RSL wins in the previous 7 H2H meetings at America First Field.

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	2.50	1.30	1.20	5	5	5	5
Los Angeles FC Away Stats		3-6-1	3.40	1.90	1.50	6	4	7	3

• 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 Los Angeles FC Lineups & Team News

The latest RSL vs LAFC team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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