LA Galaxy will welcome Real Salt Lake to Califrornia on Sunday, 1 June, in a match between two struggling teams in Major League Soccer (MLS).
The visitors come into the match five points away from a place in the post-season, but with more than half of the season still to play, all is not lost.
LA Galaxy, meanwhile, are having an incredibly poor season, which is made even more remarkable when you consider they are the current MLS champions. Galaxy have the worst record in the entire league after 16 games and are yet to win a match this season.
As part of this week's round of MLS betting tips, check out our LA Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake prediction below.
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LA Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake prediction: Expect goals in the City of Angels
Key Stats
- At least three goals have been scored in five of LA Galaxy's last six matches.
- Neither of these two sides have recorded a win in their last five matches.
- 50% of LA Galaxy's last four matches have finished level.
Correct score prediction: LA Galaxy 2-2 Real Salt Lake
The poor form of both of these teams makes it difficult to predict either of them to win this match, which is why we're sitting on the fence and calling a draw. The hosts haven't won a match all season, while the visitors have picked up just two points from their last four matches on the road.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as narrow favourites
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The LA Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake odds are slightly surprising in that they indicate that the hosts, who have zero wins from 16 matches, should come out on top. Ladbrokes have made LA Galaxy the favourites and have given them a 46.5% chance of victory, while Real Salt Lake have been given just a 36.4% chance of winning the match.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Real Salt Lake hold a slight advantage
Real Salt Lake have a slender lead in the recent head-to-head with two wins from their last five matches against LA Galaxy. Two of the other five matches have finished all square, reinforcing our match prediction of a draw, and the other one went the way of LA Galaxy.
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USA MLS 15/10/23
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USA MLS 21/08/23
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LA Galaxy preview: Where to turn to next?
LA Galaxy's poor start to the new MLS season was largely put down to injuries, but with key players now back, there is nowhere else to hide. They are set to be without just two players for this one, albeit two relatively important players in Marco Reus and Riqui Puig.
Predicted lineup: Micovic (GK), Cuevas, Zanka, Yoshida, Nelson, Sanabria, Cerrillo, Pec, Fagundez, Paintsil, Nascimento
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New York Red Bulls
7
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 04/05/25
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Sporting Kansas City
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 28/04/25
L
Portland Timbers
4
LA Galaxy
2
USA MLS 19/04/25
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Austin FC
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 13/04/25
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Houston Dynamo
1
LA Galaxy
1
Real Salt Lake preview: Key man to return from ban
The big news out of the Real Salt Lake camp for this one is that Emeka Eneli will return to the starting XI following his one-match suspension. In terms of injuries, there are doubts around the availability of Matthew Bell, Kobi Henry, Zac MacMath and Javain Brown.
Predicted lineup: Cabral (GK), Caliskan, Glad, Vera, Katranis, Eneli, Ojeda, Eneli, Marczuk, Gozo, Luna, Agada
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FC Dallas
1
Real Salt Lake
1
USA MLS 04/05/25
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Vancouver Whitecaps
2
Real Salt Lake
1
USA MLS 26/04/25
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San Diego FC
1
Real Salt Lake
3
USA MLS 20/04/25
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Toronto FC
1
Real Salt Lake
0
USA MLS 13/04/25
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Nashville SC
2
Real Salt Lake
1
Player to watch: Gabriel Pec
So far this season, Gabriel Pec has fallen well short of the levels he reached in his debut campaign for LA Galaxy in 2024, where he scored 19 goals and provided 16 assists. This season, the Brazilian is on just one goals and two assists from 13 appearances, and his form is certainly a concern. If the 23-year-old can rediscover his best form, then Galaxy should have a far better second half to the campaign.