Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Prediction and Betting Tips | 2nd November 2024

The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Minnesota United take on an impressive Real Salt Lake side in an important encounter at the Allianz Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.

Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Preview

Real Salt Lake finished in third place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in excellent form this season. The away side suffered a defeat on penalties against Minnesota United last week and will need to bounce back in this match.

Minnesota United, on the other hand, finished in sixth place in the Western Conference league table and have been fairly impressive this year. The hosts secured a narrow victory in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.

Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Minnesota United have a good recent record against Real Salt Lake and have won five out of the last 18 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's three victories.
The last five matches played between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United in MLS have ended in draws, with the most recent such game ending in a victory on penalties.
Minnesota United have been involved in seven penalty shootouts since they joined MLS in 2017 and have managed to win six of them during this period.
Real Salt Lake have pulled off only four victories in 21 playoff games in all competitions and have been winless in each of their last four such games.
Minnesota United have conceded only one goal in their last six games.

Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Prediction

Real Salt Lake have been excellent in the regular season this year and will be intent on making their mark in this fixture. The away side has a poor record in playoff fixtures and will need to make amends this weekend.

Minnesota United scraped past Real Salt Lake in the first leg and will need to be more convincing on Saturday. Real Salt Lake have been more consistent this season, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Minnesota United 0-1 Real Salt Lake

Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Real Salt Lake to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No

Tip 3: Real Salt Lake to keep a clean sheet - Yes

Bold Tip: Cristian Arango to score or assist - Yes