Real Salt Lake will take on DC United in a cross-conference MLS fixture this week, with both teams in need of a win to climb their respective conferences.
Real Salt Lake come into the match in 13th place in the Western Conference, seven points adrift of a place in the postseason.
DC United are faring slightly better in the Eastern Conference. Wayne Rooney's former employers are in 12th position but also find themselves seven points away from a place in the play-offs.
As part of this week's round of MLS betting tips, check out our Real Salt Lake vs DC United prediction below.
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Real Salt Lake vs DC United prediction: The visitors to avoid defeat
Key Stats
- DC United have avoided defeat in each of their last two away matches.
- Real Salt Lake haven't won any of their last seven matches.
- Both teams have scored in each of DC United's last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Real Salt Lake 1-1 DC United
Real Salt Lake are finding it really difficult to win matches this season, with just one of their last ten matches ending in victory. They have drawn three of their last six matches, though, which provides them with some hope of a positive result this week. DC United have also drawn three of their last six MLS fixtures.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Real Salt Lake start as favourites
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Real Salt Lake vs DC United odds are a little surprising in that the hosts have been priced as the odds-on favourites despite not winning a match since the end of April. Ladbrokes have given Real Salt Lake a 58.8% chance of victory, while DC United have been given just a 25% of taking three points with them back to Washington.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage RSL
Real Salt Lake's status as favourites for this match makes more sense when you look at their recent record in this fixture. RSL have won three of their last five matches against DC United, including the most recent clash in June 2023 when they beat DC United 2-1 in Washington.
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Real Salt Lake preview: Will Luna be back in time?
The biggest question mark in the Real Salt Lake surrounds Diego Luna, who has been away on international duty with the United States national team. The 21-year-old played 45 minutes for his country in their match against Switzerland on 11 June, so he is in a race to be back in time to start this one. Javain Brown, Zac MacMath and Justen Glad are all out injured.
Predicted lineup: Cabral (GK), Caliskan, Vera, Quinton, Junqua, Marczuk, Ojeda, Gozo, Russell, Palacio, Agada
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Vancouver Whitecaps
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San Diego FC
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Toronto FC
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Nashville SC
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DC United preview: Benteke to miss out
All the signs suggest that Christian Benteke will miss this match due to an ankle injury. The Belgian striker, who has been prolific in MLS over the years, is joined in the treatment room by Jackson Hopkins and Lucas MacNaughton.
Predicted lineup: Barraza (GK), Tubbs, Schnegg, Bartlett, Antley, Kijima, Pirani, Servania, Zouhir-Takedam, Stroud, Murrell
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Toronto FC
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Charleston Battery
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Colorado Rapids
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Philadelphia Union
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Player to watch: David Schnegg
Austrian wingback, David Schnegg, may feel a little lost out there on Saturday night without striker Christian Benteke as a target to aim at, but he will remain their most dangerous weapon in attacking areas. Schnegg has registered more assists (four) than any other DC United player in MLS this season. Can he add to that tally against RSL?