Major League Soccer: Real Salt Lake-CD Chivas USA Statistical Preview

Team News

Real Salt Lake

• Real Salt Lake could be without one of their most important players for the game against Chivas USA, as Alvaro Saborio struggles to return to full fitness before the weekend.
• Javier Morales and Luis Gil have recovered from their respective injuries for the clash against Chivas USA.

CD Chivas USA

• Daniel Atunez remains sidelined after left ACL reconstruction, with Jorge Villafana also ruled out with a toe fracture.
• Centre back Carlos Bocanegra has recovered from a minor injury knock and is expected to start against Real Salt Lake.

Prediction

• Real Salt Lake’s Supporters’ Shield charge has stuttered recently, recording draws against Portland and FC Dallas, but with just one point separating them with the top of the Western Conference Jason Kreis’ players will be motivated on Wednesday night.
• Chivas USA have suffered two heavy defeats in their last three league games and will be keen to tighten up the backline for the visit to Rio Tinto Stadium. The return of Carlos Bocanegra should help with that.
• Despite recent indifferent form Real Salt Lake will want to give themselves one final chance to win some silverware in the regular season. They are firm favourites for this clash.

Real Salt Lake 3 - 0 CD Chivas USA