It’s a 7:30 pm MT kick-off at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday as Real Salt Lake (4-3-4; 16 points), currently in 5th place in the league, host Austin FC (6-2-2; 20 points), who are in 2nd place in the league. Salt Lake, who have experienced fluctuating amounts of victories and losses lately, will have the home advantage for this match.
Real Salt Lake have a record of 2-0-0 in their last 2 matches against the Austin FC. October 2, 2021 was the last time the sides encountered each other and it resulted in a 2-1 win for Claret and Cobalt.
Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC Prediction
FanDuel have the Real Salt Lake as strong favorites going into this match with odds of +110, while the Austin FC are +210 outsiders. 2 total goals are predicted.
Real Salt Lake come into this game in 5th place in the league having secured four wins, three losses and four draws in their last 11 matches. The team has had some painful losses and thrilling wins recently and have netted a total of 10 so far, conceding 15. This has predominantly been due to the capabilities of Bobby Wood, who has two goals, and Tate Schmitt who has two. In their most recent match, Real Salt Lake beat Nashville SC 2-0.
With a tally of 20 points so far this season, Austin FC are ready for the game and are also a team in the top three. They lost to L.A. Galaxy 0-1 last Monday and the team has won in four of the latest five matches and so far this campaign, they’ve recorded six wins, two losses and two draws. When they have come out on top this season, it’s mostly been because of the talent exhibited by Sebastian Driussi and Maximiliano Urruti. Can the pair steerAustin to success here?
The latest squad news is that Real Salt Lake will be without Erik Holt, Bret Halsey, Johan Kappelhof, Jonathan Menendez and Zack Farnsworth. Austin FC have not ruled out any players.
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Moneyline Pick: Real Salt Lake (+110) at FanDuel
Salt Lake are considered to be the favorite according to the market. The squad enters the matchup with a recent win percentage of 40% in their last 10 games (four wins, three losses and three draws). In comparison Austin have a win percentage of 60% in their last 10 games (six wins, two losses and two draws).
Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Real Salt Lake (+110), Austin FC (+210)
- Spread: Real Salt Lake -0.5 (+117), Austin FC 0.5 (-149)
- Over/Under: Under 2.5 Goals (-110), Over 2.5 Goals (-130)
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Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC Betting Trends
- Record last 10 games: Real Salt Lake 4-3-3, Austin FC 6-2-2
- Home/Road Split: Real Salt Lake (4-3-4), Austin FC (6-2-2)
- Head-To-Head: Real Salt Lake’s record is 2-0-0 in their last 2 matches against the Austin FC
- Match Type: League
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (-110) at BetMGM
Heading into this clash, Salt Lake have bagged an average of 0.7 goals per game over their last 10 matches while in comparison Austin have averaged 1.0 goals per game over their last 10 matches.
Spread Pick: Real Salt Lake -0.5 Goals (+117) at Betway
For the bet to be a winner, Real Salt Lake must win by the amount of the spread or more.
