Only a few games have been played in the Major League Soccer so far, with Minnesota United placed 3rd and Real Salt Lake sitting in the 5th position.
It's no vacation for neither Minnesota nor Real Salt Lake as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Real Salt Lake, who are travelling more than 2000 kilometers to play this game.
Minnesota United form and stats
Minnesota United have played 1 Major League Soccer games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 0-0-1 (wins-draws-losses). It's trouble wherever Minnesota are playing these days as they have suffered four straight defeats now, regardless of arena. They really need to get back to winning ways.
Minnesota faced defeat in their previous match, away at Houston Dynamo (0-3). Prior to that, an away loss at Dallas.
Gregory Ranjitsingh had a busy but productive day in the Houston Dynamo match. Despite making eight saves the loss could not be prevented.
The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Minnesota handle that role? We have found ten games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The stats for these games are six wins, two draws and two defeats.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Major League Soccer game versus Dallas in only three days. This game is also played here at Allianz Field.
Early season league goal statistics from Minnesota United's 1 home game: 1 goal, 2 conceded.
Real Salt Lake form and stats
Real Salt Lake are doing rather OK so far in their away games in the Major League Soccer, having played 3 games and collected 5 points (1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses).
Salt played 2-2 against Seattle Sounders in their previous match. Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Portland Timbers that ended 4-4.
We have checked recent matches where Salt have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those nine games were one victory, two draws and six defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Salt are hosting Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer only three days away.
Today's guests are confident travelers having scored 8 goals in 3 league games away this season. Real Salt Lake's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 5 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Real Salt Lake - Minnesota 0-0. Last eight meetings between the teams: Minnesota won four, Real Salt Lake won one and three draws. four games with over 2,5 goals, four matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  D. Kreilach 5 goals |   R. Lod 3 goals |  K. Molino 3 goals |
Minnesota United missing players
Real Salt Lake missing players
| Minnesota United | Real Salt Lake | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 1 | 0 | Played | P | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 20 | 1 | 0 | Scored | S | 4 | 10 | 15 |
| 19 | 2 | 0 | Conceded | C | 4 | 10 | 15 |
| 91% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 75% | 78% |
| 91% | 100% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 78% |
| 82% | 100% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 75% | 44% |
| 55% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 75% | 44% |
| 18% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 75% | 33% |
| 82% | 100% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 75% | 56% |
| 9% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 18% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 5.6 | 6 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 13 | 6.8 | 5.4 |
| 4.4 | 3 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 6.8 | 4.4 |
| 1.7 | 2 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 152 | 11 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 27 | 55 | 115 |
| 55 | 3 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 8 | 24 | 43 |
| 36% | 33% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 42% | 35% |
- All of Minnesota United's home-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Minnesota United has the most matches over the total-line (7)
- Minnesota United have lost all their home matches so far.
- Real Salt Lake has the fewest dropped points from leading position (0)
- Real Salt Lake have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Real Salt Lake have scored at least twice as many goals away as Minnesota United have scored home.
- Real Salt Lake have won significantly more corners away than at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Sporting KC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
| 2 | Seattle Sounders | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| 3 | Minnesota United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 11 |
| 4 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 11 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| 6 | Dallas | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 | Los Angeles FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 8 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 9 | Colorado Rapids | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 8 |
| 10 | SJ Earthquakes | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 8 |
| 11 | Houston Dynamo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 12 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 6 |