Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake Prediction: A Low Scoring Affair

Minnesota United return back to the league after a crushing defeat in the US Open Cup against Houston Dynamo away from home. They were disappointing in that game despite holding a record back-to-back wins prior to the game. Minnesota United have a chance to get back to winning ways as they welcome Real Salt Lake to the Allianz Field for the 15th match of the season.

Real Salt Lake stretched their win streak to 2 games after beating Colorado Rapids 2-0 in the US Open Cup in midweek. They face a tough test against Minnesota United who are eager to get a win.

Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake are in the western conference with only 3 points between them. Minnesota United are 6th, while Real Salt Lake are 11th.

Minnesota United (LWWLW)

The last game was a disaster for the Minnesota United team and a lot of questions will be asked following that defeat. Their last 5 games ended in 3 wins and 2 defeats, with their last match ending in a 4-0 defeat to Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup.

Minnesota United have a poor record at home this season and they have recorded just 2 wins in 6 home matches this season. Their last 5 home games ended in 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. They won their last home game against Houston Dynamo in the league by 1-0 scoreline.

Minnesota United are 6th in the western conference division with 18 points and a goal ratio of 12:14. They have played 13 matches so far and they had 5 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats.

Minnesota United were completely destroyed in their last game against Houston Dynamo. They went behind in the 33rd minute after Corey Baird scored from the penalty spot. And in the second half, Corey Baird struck twice in the 68th and 89th minutes, while Ibrahim Aliyu also scored for Houston Dynamo in the 79th minute. Minnesota United were beaten 4-0 at full time. According to statistics, they managed 40% possession, 3 shots on target and 2 corner kicks.

Team streak: less than 4.5 cards (9/10).

Real Salt Lake (WWDLW)

Real Salt Lake are far from perfect but they are gradually moving towards the right direction recently. They have not lost a game in their last 3 matches and have back-to-back wins in their last 2 matches. In their last 5 matches, they had 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Their most recent game was against Colorado Rapids in the US Open Cup and they won by a single goal.

Real Salt Lake have had an impressive record in their most recent away games. In their last 5 away games they had 4 wins and 1 draw. Their most recent away game was the 1-0 win over Colorado Rapids in the US Open Cup.

Real Salt Lake worked hard to sustain their lead in the game against Colorado Rapids. Jefferson Savarino scored the only goal in the 30th minute of the game and the game remained with that scoreline until the final whistle. According to statistics, Real Salt Lake had 36% possession, 2 shots on target and 3 corner kicks.

Team streak: less than 10.5 corners (8/9).

Head to Head

Both teams have played against each other 16 times in total. Minnesota United had 6 wins, while Real Salt Lake had 3 wins and 7 matches ended in a draw.

• There were less than 4.5 cards in 6/7 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 6/7 meetings.

Expert Analysis and Tips

Minnesota United scored 12 goals and conceded 14 in 13 games this season. They scored an average of 0.9 goals per game and had a 9% conversion rate. They created an average of 2.2 chances per game and played an average of 10.7 shots per game. They played an average of 3.8 shots on target per game and an average of 4.1 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.1 goals per game and they have kept 5 clean sheets.

Real Salt Lake FC have scored 13 goals and conceded 22 in 13 games this season. They scored an average of 1.0 goals per game and had a 7% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.5 chances per game and played an average of 13.8 shots per game. They played an average of 5.4 shots on target per game and an average of 5.3 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.7 goals per game and they have kept 3 clean sheets.

Betting Tips:-

• Under 10.5 Corners at 1.725 Odds
• Second Half Over 1.5 Goals at 2.0 Odds
• Correct Score 1-1 at 7.00 Odds