Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders Prediction: Expect goals from both ends

Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders are back in action in the league after participating in the US Open Cup in midweek. Both teams secured wins in the cup games and will hope they can continue that in this league match. Both teams are in the western conference, but 10 points separate them on the table. Seattle Sounders are ranked 2nd in the western conference, while Real Salt Lake are ranked 9th. 

Real Salt Lake (WWLWL)

Real Salt Lake have recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season. They won 2-1 against San Jose Earthquakes in the league and then went on to win 3-1 against Las Vegas Lights in the US Open Cup in midweek. Their league form is not so good as their overall record is 3 wins and 5 defeats in 8 matches. Real Salt Lake are 9th in the western conference, with 9 points from 8 matches played. And their goal ratio is 10:17.

Real Salt Lake were too strong for Las Vegas Lights in the cup game in midweek after beating them in extra time. Damir Kreilach was first to score in the 106th minute of extra time, and it was immediately followed by an equalizer in the 112th minute. But then again, Real Salt Lake restored the lead and won the match by scoring two more goals in the 116th and 121st minute of the game.

Team streak: more than 2.5 goals (6/7), first to concede (7/9), less than 10.5 corners (5/5).

Seattle Sounders (WWLWW)

Seattle Sounders played a dramatic 3-3 draw with San Diego Loyal SC in the US Open Cup during midweek. Seattle Sounders had the game under grasps after winning the first half 2-0. But in the second half, both sides canceled out each other’s goals to bring the game to 3-3 at full time. Seattle Sounders showed their superiority in the extra time as they scored 2 goals in the 101st and 123rd minute to seal the win. Seattle Sounders had less possession (36%) and played 3 shots on target and 6 corner kicks in that game according to statistics.

Seattle Sounders are currently 2nd in the western conference, with 19 points from 9 matches played. They have 6 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats and their goal ratio is 17:7.

Team streak: more than 2.5 goals (5/6), first to score (5/5), less than 4.5 cards (5/6).

Head to Head

Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders know each other very well, as they have played 20 times against each other. Seattle Sounder have 10 wins, while Real Salt Lake have 9 wins and 1 match ended in a draw.

• There were less than 4.5 cards in 9/10 meetings.
• There were less than 2.5 goals in 4/5 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 4/5 meetings.

Expected Lineups

• Real Salt Lake (4-4-2): Zac MacMath, Bode Davis, Justen Glad, Marcelo Silva, Brayan Vera, Andres Gomez, Jasper Loffelsend, Pablo Ruiz, Jefferson Savarino, Anderson Julio, Rubio Rubin.
• Seattle Sounders (4-2-3-1): Stefan Frei, Alex Roldan, Yeimar Gomez Andrade, Jackson Ragen, Kelyn Rowe, Obed Vargas, Joao Paulo, Albert Rusnak, Nicolas Lodeiro, Leo Chu, Heber.

Expert Betting Tips

Analysis of Real Salt Lake shows they have scored 10 goals and conceded 17. They score an average of 1.3 goals per game, with a conversion rate of 9%. They create an average of 1.8 chances per game and miss an average of 1.1 chances per game. They take an average of 13.5 shots per game and an average of 6.1 shots on target per game. They play an average of 4.9 corners per game and have kept 0 clean sheets.

Analysis of Seattle Sounders shows they have scored 17 goals and conceded 7. They score an average of 1.9 goals per game, with a conversion rate of 14%. They create an average of 2.8 chances per game and miss an average of 1.6 chances per game. They take an average of 13.4 shots per game and an average of 5.1 shots on target per game. They play an average of 5.4 corners per game and have kept 5 clean sheets.

By Analysis, we say:

• Bet on More than 2 Goals at 1.74 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.90 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 1-2 at 8.9 Odds