Sporting Kansas City vs Real Salt Lake Prediction and Betting Tips | 19th June 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Sporting Kansas City take on an impressive Real Salt Lake side in a crucial clash at the Children's Mercy Park on Wednesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Sporting Kansas City vs Real Salt Lake Preview
Real Salt Lake are at the top of the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in exceptional form this season. The away side played out a 0-0 draw against CF Montreal last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Sporting Kansas City, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the league table and have struggled in recent weeks. The hosts slumped to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles Galaxy in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
Sporting Kansas City vs Real Salt Lake Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Real Salt Lake have a slight edge over Sporting Kansas City and have won 18 out of the 45 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's 16 victories.
- Real Salt Lake defeated Sporting Kansas City at home in the reverse fixture by a 1-0 scoreline last month and have won five of their last eight matches against the home side in MLS.
- Sporting Kansas City lost by a 4-2 scoreline against Los Angeles Galaxy last week and have now lost eight of their last nine games in the regular season of MLS.
- Real Salt Lake are unbeaten in their last 14 matches in the regular season of MLS.
Sporting Kansas City vs Real Salt Lake Prediction
Real Salt Lake are currently in the midst of a purple patch and will look to make the most of their form. Cristian Arango has been sensational for his side and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
Sporting Kansas City are struggling and will be up against a strong opponent on Wednesday. Real Salt Lake are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Sporting Kansas City 0-3 Real Salt Lake
Sporting Kansas City 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: Real Salt Lake to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Cristian Arango to score - Yes