LA Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake Prediction: LA Galaxy will win again

Real Salt Lake travels to the Dignity Health Sports Park to face LA Galaxy. LA Galaxy have turned their poor form around with 2 wins in their last 2 matches after going 4 games without a win and Real Salt Lake are in very poor form after losing their last 2 matches, which means they are without a win in 4 matches.

Last time LA Galaxy played against Real Salt Lake, they lost 1-0 thanks to Marcelo Silva’s goal in the 49th minute. LA Galaxy had 64% of the possession while Real Salt Lake managed 36% and both teams managed 4 goals on target.

According to the current log, only 3 points separate these two clubs with LA Galaxy occupying 5th with 46 points while Salt Lake occupies 8th spot with 43 points.

A win here could definitely prove vital for both sides but who will grab the win or will they settle for a draw?

LA Galaxy

H/A Record: WWLDD

Home Record: WDDWW

LA Galaxy found their way back to form after a poor couple of weeks as they now have 2 wins in a row. Their latest match ended in a 3-2 win against San Jose Earthquakes away from home. LA Galaxy dominated most parts of the game and scored 2 goals in the first half. Javier Hernandez and Gaston Brugman were both on target in the first half and in the second half, Javier Hernandez doubled the lead. San Jose Earthquakes played their best and pulled two goals back late in the second half, but the game ended in a win for LA Galaxy.

LA Galaxy are without a clean sheet in 10 matches and 9/10 of their matches ended with more than 2.5 goals. In 9/10 matches, both teams have also scored and in 7/9 matches, LA Galaxy have opened the scoring and they have also won the first half in the same number of games. In ⅘ matches, less than 4.5 cards have been shown and in 5/7 matches, less than 10.5 corners have been played.

Real Salt Lake

H/A Record: LLDLW

Away Record: LLDWD

Real Salt Lake come into this game desperate for a win after going 4 games without a win. Their last two matches ended in a defeat and their latest defeat was against FC Cincinnati. FC Cincinnati beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 on their home ground. Real Salt Lake were first to score in the 35th minute but in the 44th minute Brenner equalized for FC Cincinnati. Pablo Ruiz failed to convert from the penalty spot late in the first half, so the two teams went level at the break. And in the second half, the visitors got another goal as Brenner scored his second goal of the match, handing the visitors a win against Real Salt Lake. Real Salt Lake managed 59% of the possession and had as much as 8 shots on target but they couldn't convert them into goals.

Real Salt Lake have 3 losses in their last 3 matches and they have no wins in their last 5 matches. They are also without a clean sheet in their last 3 matches and in 8/10 matches, less than 4.5 cards have been seen.

Head to Head

These two teams have faced each other 20 times throughout their history and LA Galaxy leads with 9 wins while Real Salt Lake have 8 wins and 3 matches ended in a draw. In 10/10 matches, less than 4.5 cards have been shown.

Expert Betting Tips

LA Galaxy have recently discovered their form and they should be able to carry on in front of their fans against a struggling Real Salt Lake side.

• Bet on Home Win or Draw and Under 4.5 goals at 1.60 Odds
• Bet on Home win at 1.70 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 2-1 at 7.5 Odds