Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th October 2023
The MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Real Salt Lake lock horns with Los Angeles Galaxy in an important clash at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy are currently in 13th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have struggled so far this season. The hosts slumped to a damaging 5-2 defeat at the hands of Minnesota United in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Real Salt Lake, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent so far this season. The away side suffered a 3-2 defeat against Sporting Kansas City this week and have a point to prove going into this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles Galaxy have a good record against Real Salt Lake and have won 25 out of the 59 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's 21 victories.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have won nine of their last 12 matches at home against Real Salt Lake in the MLS but were held to a draw in the previous such game between the two teams in October 2022.
- Los Angeles Galaxy lost their previous game by a 5-2 scoreline - the third time they conceded at least three goals in an MLS match in their last six games in the competition.
- Real Salt Lake won their previous away game by a 1-0 scoreline against Los Angeles FC and have now achieved a club-record seven victories away from home in the MLS this season.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy have struggled to impose themselves this season and have a defensive crisis to resolve at the moment. The likes of Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig have shown flashes of their ability this season and will need to step up to make the difference this weekend.
Real Salt Lake can pack a punch on their day and have been impressive away from home over the course of their campaign. The away side is the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 2-3 Real Salt Lake
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Salt Lake to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles Galaxy to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Dejan Joveljic to score - Yes