DC United vs Real Salt Lake Prediction: DC United to catch a lucky break

DC United were left disappointed after their last game when they lost 3-1 to Atlanta United away from home. They have failed to maintain a stable form this season and they are eager to get back to their very best. DC United will have a shot to redeem themselves as they welcome Real Salt Lake to the Audi Filed for the 19th fixture of the MLS.

Real Salt Lake were hoping to continue their winning streak and extend it to 3 games in 3, but they were only able to earn a draw in their last match against New York City FC at home. But they are still unbeaten in their last 3 games in a row as they head into this game to face DC United.

DC United are currently in 8th spot on the eastern conference table, while Real Salt Lake are 11th in the western conference table.

DC United (LLWDL)

DC United have lost their last 2 games in a row and they are yet to get back their winning formula despite trying out a friendly game before their last match. In their last 5 games in all competitions they had 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats.

DC United are once again playing at home after playing away from home last week. Their home form this season has been far from impressive as they earned 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in 8 home games they played this season. Their last 5 home games ended in 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with the last home game ending in a 2-2 draw against CF Montreal.

DC United got beaten 3-1 by Atlanta United in their last game away from home. Both sides were level at half time after Giorgos Giakoumakis’s opener for Atlanta United in the 13th minute was canceled out by Taxarchis Fountas equalizer in the 27th minute. And in the second half, Atlanta United took over the game as Andrew Gutman and Tyler Wolff scored two extra goals in the 48th and 73rd minutes to seal the 3-1 win for Atlanta United. According to statistics, DC United had 49% possession, shots on target and 4 corner kicks.

DC United are in 8th spot on the eastern conference table after taking 23 points from 18 matches. They had 6 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats overall.

Team streak: without a clean sheet (5), more than 2.5 goals (5/6), both teams scoring (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (7/9).

Real Salt Lake (DWWLD)

Real Salt Lake are stringing some good performances and despite failing to win their last game, they are still unbeaten in their last 3 games in a row. They will be coming into this game with a lot of confidence to pick up a positive result. In their last 5 games, they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.

Real Salt Lake’s away form has been average so far this season and they are ranked 8th on the away rankings in the MLS. They played 8 away games and won 3, drew 2 and lost 3. Their last 5 away games ended in 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with the latest being the 2-1 win over Austin FC.

Real Salt Lake failed to register a goal in their last game against New York City FC and the game ended in a goalless draw between the two clubs. But the game was dominated by Real Salt Lake according to statistics. They had fewer possessions (46%), but registered more shots on target (4) and more corner kicks (9) and more big chances (6).

Real Salt Lake are in 11th position in the western conference table with 20 points from 17 games. Overall their stats were 5 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats.

Team streak: no losses (3), both teams scoring (4/5), first to score (5/7), more than 4.5 cards (4/5), more than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Head to Head

Real Salt Lake and DC United have met each other 19 times before now. Real Salt Lake had 8 wins, while DC United had 6 wins and 5 games ended in a draw.

Streak

• There were less than 4.5 cards in 6/8 meetings.

Analysis and Betting Tips

According to analysis, DC United have scored 25 goals and conceded 24 goals in 18 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.4 goals per game and have a 11% conversion rate. They also create 1.9 big chances per game and take a total of 12.7 shots per game with 4.2 shots on target per game. They take an average of 4.3 corners per game and take up 50.7% possession on average. On the defense, they have 5 clean sheets and they conceded 1.3 goals per game.

According to analysis, Real Salt Lake have scored 18 goals and conceded 27 goals in 17 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.1 goals per game and have a 7% conversion rate. They also create 1.9 big chances per game and take a total of 14.4 shots per game with 5.3 shots on target per game. They take an average of 5.4 corners per game and take up 46.4% possession on average. On the defense, they have 4 clean sheets and they conceded 1.6 goals per game.

Betting Tips:

• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.727 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.71 Odds
• Christian Benteke Any Time Goal scorer at 2.30 Odds