Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United Prediction and Betting Tips | 29th October 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this week as Minnesota United take on an impressive Real Salt Lake side in an important clash at the America First Field on Tuesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United Preview
Minnesota United finished in sixth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The away side eased past St. Louis City by a comfortable 4-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Salt Lake, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The hosts defeated Vancouver Whitecaps by a 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United 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 17 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's three victories.
- Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake are set to feature in their first playoff match against each other in MLS - they have played out draws in each of their last four games in the competition.
- Real Salt Lake have managed to advance in their last six playoff ties in which they won their match at home, but have failed to advance in their last six playoff ties where they failed to secure a home victory.
- Cristian Arango has contributed to 29 goals for Real Salt Lake in 2024.
Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United Prediction
Real Salt Lake have a formidable squad at their disposal and have been one of the league's most consistent units this season. Cristian Arango has been sensational for his side and will look to make a difference on Tuesday.
Minnesota United have blown hot and cold this season but have held Real Salt Lake at bay on multiple occasions in the past. Real Salt Lake are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Real Salt Lake 3-1 Minnesota United
Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Salt Lake to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Real Salt Lake to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Cristian Arango to score - Yes