Real Salt Lake v Los Angeles FC
27th August 0230hrs
Football – USA – MLS
Pick Away& BTTS
Bookmaker Sportingbet
Odds:5/2 taken 1500 GMT, Wednesday 26th August 2020
Identical in results, points and even goal difference, not much separates these two sides coming into this fixture. Both teams will be looking to grab the win however, in a game that a victory will tremendously help each side to reach the postseason.
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Real Salt Lake review – Can Salt Lake recreate their previous stellar performance?
Last time out RSL was able to put 4 goals past Colorado in a 4-1 victory. A result that was more than needed after 2 consecutive games without scoring.
Where the side is being let down is creating and scoring chances. 7 goals in 6 games is not the return of a side that will go far in the regular season let alone the postseason. The likes of Albert Rusnak (1 goal) will have to start producing more in order to help out the clubs top scorer Damir Kreilach with 3 goals in 6 matches.
The advantage going into this game is the fact that RSL boasts the joint 2nd best defense in the league. Conceding only 4 goals in 6 matches is only matched by Seattle in 2nd and FC Dallas who have only played 5 games thus far.
In those 6 games the side have managed to keep 3 clean sheets, shutting out the opposition completely. Something they will have to do effectively if they stand a chance of getting a positive result against Los Angeles on Thursday evening.
Los Angeles FC Review – Can high scoring LA work on their defensive problems?
Any side that has scored 15 goals in 6 matches should be near and around the top of the table. However in LA’s case they find themselves in 5th position. Not a bad position to be in but for the high flying attack they have, this was not where they expected to be at this point in the season.
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LA has the advantage of having the league’s hottest property in their squad. Diego Rossi has 6 goals in 6 starts along with 2 assists. But the worry for clubs, especially for Salt Lake in the next fixture is that LA possesses the likes of Bradley Wright-Phillips and Carlos Vela in their squad who have 5 goals between them.
What has stifled their early success so far this season is the 12 goals conceded in the process. Two 3-3- draws and a 2-2 draw have not only impacted their league position but the confidence in the back line as a whole. Teams know that no matter how many goals LA score they are always susceptible to concede also.
Real Salt Lake v Los Angeles FC Betting Advice
RSL enter the match off the back of a empathic 4-1 win, and will be hoping to capitalize on the result against a leaky defence in Los Angeles.
Key Facts – Real Salt lake v Los Angeles Betting Tip
- Los Angeles has score 15 Goals in 6 matches
- Real Salt Lake has conceded 4 goals in 6 games
- Los Angeles are winless in 3 matches
Los Angeles will be hungry for a win especially coming off a loss against butter rivals LA Galaxy. So expect to see them take their frustrations out on Real Salt Lake on Thursday evening.
The time looks to be quite the spectacle, if Salt Lake can manage to nick the first goal, then expect fireworks as the LA attack will be in full display in order to leave with all three points.
The best betting odds for LA Galaxy v Seattle Sounder FC
Real Salt Lake to win: 2/1 at sportingbet
Draw:11/4 at sportingbet
Los Angeles to win: 5/2 at sportingbet
