Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders Prediction, Preview, Team News and More | MLS 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Portland Timbers take on an impressive Real Salt Lake side at the America First Field on Wednesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Portland Timbers are in 10th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have struggled over the past year. The Sounders edged Portland Timbers to a 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Real Salt Lake, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in excellent form this season. The home side played out a 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head
Real Salt Lake have a slight edge over Seattle Sounders and have won 17 out of the 42 matches between the two teams. Seattle Sounders have managed 16 victories against Real Salt Lake and will look to level the scales in this fixture.
Real Salt Lake form guide: D-L-W-W-W
Seattle Sounders form guide: W-W-D-W-L
Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders Team News
Real Salt Lake
Kevin Bonilla, Marco Ruiz, and Marcelo Silva are injured and have been ruled out of this fixture. Erik Holt and Bryan Oviedo are also struggling with their fitness and might not feature in this game.
Injured: Kevin Bonilla, Marco Ruiz, Marcelo Silva, Zavier Gozo
Doubtful: Erik Holt, Bryan Oviedo
Suspended: None
Seattle Sounders
Braudilio Rodrigues, Yeimar Gomez, and Nathan are injured and have been ruled out of this match. Nouhou Tolo is serving a suspension and will not be included in the squad.
Injured: Braudilio Rodrigues, Yeimar Gomez, Nathan
Doubtful: Josh Atencio, Pedro de la Vega
Suspended: Nouhou Tolo
Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders Predicted XI
Real Salt Lake Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): MacMath; Brody, Glad, Quinton, Katranis; Ojeda, Eneli; Gomez, Crooks, Luna; Arango
Seattle Sounders Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Frei; Alex Roldan, Ragen, Bell, Tolo; Paulo, Cristian Roldan; Vargas, Rusnak, Morris; Ruidiaz
Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
Real Salt Lake have slumped over the past week and will need to restore their form in the coming weeks. The hosts have good players in their ranks and will need to be at their best in this fixture.
Seattle Sounders have shown marked improvement this month and will look to make the most of their purple patch. Both teams are on an even footing and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: Real Salt Lake 2-2 Portland Timbers