Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United Prediction: A draw is possible

Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United: Prediction and odds on the Match on 24 August 2025

Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United will lock horns at the TQL Stadium in the early hours of Sunday, 24 August 2025. The hosts have not lost a regular-season game at home to Minnesota United in the league. Can they continue this run? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Real Salt Lake: form and statistics

Real Salt Lake suffered a 1-0 loss to Charlotte in their last game to extend their losing run to two straight games after they had earlier lost 2-1 to New York Red Bulls. However, the Claret and Cobalt remain unbeaten in three of their last six games in all competitions. At home, they have won five of their last seven games in all competitions. They sit 10th in the Western Conference with 31 points in 26 games, scoring 27 goals and conceding 33.

Real Salt Lake: Team News and Injury Report

Real Salt Lake will be without at least four players in this game due to injuries, with Jose Bonilla, Javain Brown, Zac MacMath, and Matthew Bell already ruled out of this game due to injuries. However, head coach Pablo Mastroeni will continue with his 4-4-2 tactical setup that will see Rwan Cruz and Victor Olatunji lead the attack.

🔖 Real Salt Lake possible starting lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper – Rafael Cabral

Defenders – Noel Caliskan, Justen Glad, Brayan Vera, Sam Junqua

Midfielders – Dominik Marczuk, Emeka Eneli, Pablo Ruiz, Diogo Gonçalves

Attackers – Rwan Cruz, Victor Olatunji

⛔️ Out: Jose Bonilla (knee injury), Javain Brown (knee injury), Zac MacMath (back injury), Matthew Bell (hamstring injury).

👤 Head coach: Pablo Mastroeni

Minnesota United: form and statistics

Minnesota United returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders. Joaquin Pereyra scored the only goal of the game in the 73rd minute. Prior to this win, the Loons had lost three straight games in all competitions. However, their performance on the road has been significantly better, remaining unbeaten in regular time in their last seven games in all competitions. They recorded three wins and four draws during this run. The Black and Blue sit second in the Western Conference with 47 points in 27 games, scoring 44 goals and conceding 30.

Minnesota United: Team News and Injury Report

Minnesota United will be without at least two players in this game, with Hassani Dotson and Ho-yeon Jung still sidelined due to injuries. However, Eric Ramsay will continue with his 5-4-1 formation that will have Dayne St. Clair in between the sticks, and Kelvin Yeboah is expected to continue in his role in the attack.

🔖 Minnesota United possible starting lineup (5-4-1) 

Goalkeeper – Dayne St. Clair

Defenders – Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Carlos Harvey, Michael Boxall, Nicolás Romero, Joseph Rosales

Midfielders – Tani Oluwaseyi, Robin Lod, Wil Trapp, Joaquin Pereyra

Attacker — Kelvin Yeboah

⛔️Out: Hassani Dotson (knee injury), Ho-yeon Jung (knee injury).

👤 Head coach: Eric Ramsay

Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United: head-to-head statistics

Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United have met 20 times since 2018. Real Salt Lake won two, Minnesota United won five, and 13 of these games ended in a draw. Interestingly, seven of the last eight games between the two sides ended in a draw.

Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United: Betting Tips & Odds

• Despite the hosts playing the lowest number of draws in the West, seven of the last eight games between the two sides ended in a draw. A draw in this game is available at 3.745 odds on 1xBet;
• Minnesota have the joint-third highest number of goals in the Western Conference with a total of 44 goals scored. 1xBet offers 2.36 odds for the visitors to score at least two goals in this game;
• The hosts have not lost a regular-season game at home to Minnesota United in the league. A win or draw for the hosts is available at 1.403 odds on 1xBet.

Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United match prediction, 24 August 2025

Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United have had lots of games in the past that resulted in a share of points, and if this game ends in the same way, it won’t be surprising. The hosts are still unbeaten against Minnesota at home in the regular MLS season, and the trend looks likely to continue, despite the fact that the visitors are in good form, especially playing away from home. 

Our match prediction: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.615 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: A draw at a coefficient of 3.90 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.72 in the Betway bookmaker.