Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC Prediction: Match can go either way

Real Salt Lake and Austin FC come into this match after suffering defeats in their last match. It's matchday 3 of the new MLS season and both teams will want another win to their single win so far. Seattle Sounders lost at home to Real Salt Lake at home in round 2, while Austin FC lost 3-0 against Violette AC in the CONCACAF Champions League knockout stage. 2 wins in the opening 3 matches of the new season will be a good record for both sides, but who will earn that record?

Real Salt Lake (LWWDW)

Real Salt Lake couldn’t maintain their perfect start to the season despite grabbing a win in the opening match of the season. They beat Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 away from home in their first MLS match but lost 2-0 to Seattle Sounders at home. Real Salt Lake managed 40% possession, 2 shots on target and 5 corner kicks in their loss to Vancouver Whitecaps. In their last 5 matches, they recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Real Salt Lake are occupying the 9th spot after earning 3 points in 2 matches.

Team Streaks:- More than 2.5 goals (5/7), Less than 4.5 cards (5/5).

Austin FC (LWLDW)

Austin FC also did not have a perfect start to the new season, as they lost 1 and won 1. On the opening day, they lost 3-2 to Saint Louis City at home, but they gave the perfect response by beating CF Montreal 1-0 in the next match. Unfortunately, they couldn’t keep the spirit for much longer, as they lost 3-0 against Violette AC in the CONCACAF Champions League Knockout stage. In that match, they had 59% possession, 1 shot on target and 2 corner kicks. Not a very plausible performance from the Austin team.

In their last 5 matches, Austin FC have 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw. Austin are 6th in the Western Conference, with 3 points from 2 matches.

Team Streaks: - More than 2.5 Goals (9/10), First to score (6/8), Less than 4.5 cards (10/10), More than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Head to Head

Real Salt Lake and Austin have met a total of 5 times before now. Austin FC have 3 wins and Real Salt Lake have 2 wins. The head to head streaks are viz: -

• Real Salt Lake are without a clean sheet in 4 meetings
• More than 2.5 goals have been scored in 4/5 meetings.
• More than 10.5 corners were played in 4/5 meetings.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams are not having the records they desire, but it's just matchday 3 and there’s still room for improvement. Austin losing 3-0 against Violette AC is a total disaster but I know they will work their hearts off to rectify it. A clear winner is a huge risk but we can expect a few goals, probably from both teams.

• Bet on Over 2 Goals at 1.61 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.78 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 1-1 at 6.0 Odds