Real Salt Lake
Football USA - MLS America First Field Wed 17 Sep 22:30
Los Angeles FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

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 22:30 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
6 Los Angeles FC logo Los Angeles FC 34 17 9 8 65 40 25 65:40 60
19 Real Salt Lake logo Real Salt Lake 34 12 5 17 38 49 -11 38:49 41
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Real Salt Lake – Last 10 League Games

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.

Los Angeles FC – Last 10 League Games

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.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Los Angeles FC confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Hugo Lloris (GK), Ryan Porteous, Nkosi Tafari, Eddie Segura, Sergi Palencia, Mathieu Choiniere, Marco Delgado, Ryan Hollingshead, 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.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

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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Player Prop Picks

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

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

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Mark Delgado to Score +700 BetMGM logo

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

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Corners Prediction

LAFC To Have Most Corners +102 BetMGM logo

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 Logo Salt Lake
Total
9.00 3.70 5.30
Home
9.60 5.70 3.90
Away
8.90 3.50 5.40
LAFC Logo LAFC
Total
9.00 5.00 4.00
Home
7.60 4.80 2.80
Away
9.70 4.60 5.10
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -141
Full-Time Result LAFC +120
Shots On Target Rwan Cruz Over 0.5 -119

A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got more than two goals to be scored, LAFC to come out on top merged with Rwan Cruz (RSL) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.

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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 48% chance of winning this MLS clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +110. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Real Salt Lake are trading at +210.

A win for LAFC would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -116 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 -179.

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Dénis Bouanga Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Dénis Bouanga can be backed to find the net anytime at +105, with +330 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Player Goals
Dénis Bouanga (LAFC)
First
+105
Anytime
+330
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Son Heung-Min (LAFC)
First
+110
Anytime
+340
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Diego Luna (RSL)
First
+250
Anytime
+700
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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 logo Real Salt Lake Home Stats 5-1-4 2.50 1.30 1.20 5 5 5 5
Los Angeles FC logo 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
Team Stats
Real Salt Lake logo Real Salt Lake League Stats
Los Angeles FC logo Los Angeles FC League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

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.

Real Salt Lake Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Los Angeles FC Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Real Salt Lake Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Rafael Cabral
2 DeAndre Yedlin 15 Justen Glad 4 Brayan Vera 98 Alexandros Katranis
72 Zavier Gozo 14 Emeka Eneli 6 Braian Ojeda 8 Diego Luna
12 Rwan Cruz 17 Victor Olatunji
1 Hugo Lloris
5 Ryan Porteous 91 Nkosi Tafari 4 Eddie Segura
14 Sergi Palencia 66 Mathieu Choiniere 8 Marco Delgado 24 Ryan Hollingshead
11 Timothy Tillman 7 Heung-Min Son 99 Denis Bouanga

Los Angeles FC Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Real Salt Lake Substitutes

  • 9William Agada
  • 16Tyler Wolff
  • 23Ariath Piol
  • 26Philip Quinton
  • 29Sam Junqua
  • 31Mason Stajduhar
  • 36Jesus Barea
  • 77Johnny Russell
  • 92Noel Caliskan

Los Angeles FC Substitutes

  • 12Thomas Hasal
  • 19Andrew Moran
  • 20Yaw Yeboah
  • 21Ryan Raposo
  • 23Frankie Amaya
  • 29Artem Smolyakov
  • 30David Martinez
  • 45Kenneth Nielsen
  • 77Adrian Wibowo

Previous Real Salt Lake Lineups

13 Sep MLS
Real Salt Lake 2-1 Sporting KC
23 Aug MLS
Real Salt Lake 1-3 Minnesota Utd
16 Aug MLS
Charlotte FC 1-0 Real Salt Lake
10 Aug MLS
NY Red Bulls 2-1 Real Salt Lake
26 Jul MLS
Real Salt Lake 2-1 SJ Earthquakes
19 Jul MLS
Real Salt Lake 0-1 FC Cincinnati

Previous Los Angeles FC Lineups

13 Sep MLS
SJ Earthquakes 2-4 Los Angeles FC
31 Aug MLS
Los Angeles FC 1-2 San Diego
23 Aug MLS
FC Dallas 1-1 Los Angeles FC
16 Aug MLS
NE Revolution 0-2 Los Angeles FC
09 Aug MLS
Chicago Fire 2-2 Los Angeles FC
25 Jul MLS
Los Angeles FC 0-1 Portland Timbers

Injuries & Suspensions

Real Salt Lake Injury Table
Type Name Info
Javain Brown Knee
Zac MacMath Shoulder
Matthew Bell Hamstring
Los Angeles FC Injury Table
Type Name Info
Igor Jesus Cruciate ligame
Aaron Long Lower leg
Lorenzo Dellavalle Knee
USA FlagMLS Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Philadelphia 34 20 6 8 57:35 66
2 FC Cincinnati 34 20 5 9 52:40 65
3 Inter Miami 34 19 8 7 81:55 65
4 San Diego 34 19 6 9 64:41 63
5 Vancouver 34 18 9 7 66:38 63
6 Los Angeles FC 34 17 9 8 65:40 60
7 Charlotte FC 34 19 2 13 55:46 59
8 Minnesota Utd 34 16 10 8 56:39 58
9 NYCFC 34 17 5 12 50:44 56
10 Seattle Sounders 34 15 10 9 58:48 55
11 Nashville SC 34 16 6 12 58:45 54
12 Columbus Crew 34 14 12 8 55:51 54
13 Chicago Fire 34 15 8 11 68:60 53
14 Orlando City 34 14 11 9 63:51 53
15 Austin FC 34 13 8 13 37:45 47
16 FC Dallas 34 11 11 12 52:55 44
17 Portland Timbers 34 11 11 12 41:48 44
18 NY Red Bulls 34 12 7 15 48:47 43
19 Real Salt Lake 34 12 5 17 38:49 41
20 SJ Earthquakes 34 11 8 15 60:63 41
21 Colorado Rapids 34 11 8 15 44:56 41
22 Houston Dynamo 34 9 10 15 43:56 37
23 NE Revolution 34 9 9 16 44:51 36
24 St. Louis 34 8 8 18 44:58 32
25 Toronto FC 34 6 14 14 37:44 32
26 LA Galaxy 34 7 9 18 46:66 30
27 Sporting KC 34 7 7 20 46:70 28
28 CF Montréal 34 6 10 18 34:60 28
29 Atlanta United 34 5 13 16 38:63 28
30 D.C. United 34 5 11 18 30:66 26
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Philadelphia 17 12 4 1 36:15 40
2 Charlotte FC 17 13 1 3 33:16 40
3 Nashville SC 17 11 3 3 36:17 36
4 Inter Miami 17 11 3 3 44:26 36
5 Seattle Sounders 17 10 6 1 38:20 36
6 Los Angeles FC 17 11 2 4 31:13 35
7 Vancouver 17 10 4 3 42:20 34
8 NY Red Bulls 17 10 3 4 36:23 33
9 NYCFC 17 11 0 6 28:21 33
10 Columbus Crew 17 9 5 3 29:20 32
11 FC Cincinnati 17 9 3 5 27:19 30
12 Orlando City 17 8 4 5 36:26 28
13 Minnesota Utd 17 8 4 5 29:20 28
14 Colorado Rapids 17 8 4 5 25:21 28
15 Real Salt Lake 17 9 1 7 23:21 28
16 Austin FC 17 7 7 3 18:16 28
17 Portland Timbers 17 7 6 4 25:26 27
18 San Diego 17 7 5 5 25:17 26
19 Chicago Fire 17 6 6 5 25:25 24
20 LA Galaxy 17 7 2 8 27:28 23
21 SJ Earthquakes 17 5 6 6 37:32 21
22 FC Dallas 17 6 3 8 25:25 21
23 Atlanta United 17 4 8 5 29:29 20
24 St. Louis 17 4 6 7 23:28 18
25 Houston Dynamo 17 5 3 9 20:30 18
26 Sporting KC 17 4 5 8 25:32 17
27 Toronto FC 17 3 7 7 17:19 16
28 NE Revolution 17 4 4 9 20:25 16
29 D.C. United 17 2 7 8 13:31 13
30 CF Montréal 17 2 6 9 14:33 12