Main prediction: Orlando City to win the clash

Alternative tip: draw or Orlando City

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Orlando City and Real Salt Lake meet again. The clash, valid for the MLS 2026, takes place this 23/08 (Sunday), at Inter&Co Stadium (The Exploria), at 00:30.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Orlando City have won 2 time(s). Real Salt Lake have won 0. Orlando City are the favourites with a 43% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

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Prediction for Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake

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Overview Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake

Orlando City are favourites, with a 43% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Real Salt Lake win are at 3.922 and a draw at 4.85.

In the Major League Soccer, Orlando City have 6 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 31 goal(s) scored and 48 conceded. The top scorer is Martín Ojeda, with 11 goal(s). On the other side, Real Salt Lake have 8 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 30 goal(s) scored and 26 conceded. Sergi Solans Ormo is the top scorer with 8 goal(s).

Orlando City are unbeaten against Real Salt Lake in 3 matches.

Real Salt Lake are winless in 5 matches in the competition.

Real Salt Lake have conceded goals in their last 6 matches in the league.

In the last 4 matches involving Real Salt Lake, all had over 9.5 corners.

Head-to-head between Orlando City and Real Salt Lake

In 7 clashes between Orlando City and Real Salt Lake, the record is balanced: 2 win(s) for each side and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 09/07/2023, in the MLS. Score: Real Salt Lake 4-0 Orlando City.

A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.

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Orlando City: current form

Orlando City's attack is firing: an average of 2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions. One of the most productive attacks at the moment.

See their performance in this edition of the MLS:

6 win(s), 3 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.11 point(s) per match

31 goals scored (1.63 per match)

Top scorer: Martín Ojeda (11 goal(s))

Real Salt Lake: current form

For the visitors, Real Salt Lake have played 18 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

  • 8 win(s), 4 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)

  • Performance: 1.56 point(s) per match

  • 30 goals scored (1.67 per match)

  • Top scorer: Sergi Solans Ormo (8 goal(s))

Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake key players

In the MLS, Martín Ojeda carries Orlando City Soccer Club's attack with 11 goal(s).

The playmaker is Justin Ellis, leading in assists with 5. In the whole season, Martín Ojeda has 11 goal(s).

On the other side, Sergi Solans Ormo is the name that frightens the most for The Claret-and-Cobalt with 8 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Juan Manuel Sanabria Magole leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Sergi Solans Ormo has accumulated 8 goal(s).

Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake statistics in the MLS

Orlando City have an average of 11.16 corners and 2.42 cards per match. Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake have 10.94 corners and 2.11 cards. See the numbers for Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake in the table below.

Home Team

Orlando City Team Logo

Orlando City

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L W W

1.4

Home L D W D W

1.6

Away L W L L W

1.2

Away Team

Real Salt Lake Team Logo

Real Salt Lake

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D D L L

0.4

Home L D W W W

2

Away D L L D L

0.4

More tips for Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake in the MLS:

👉 Our prediction is: Real Salt Lake to win the 1st half

The various signs and statistics we have studied point to this being a one-sided affair, with the favoured Real Salt Lake likely coming out on top away from home. Real Salt Lake has simply been the superior team this season, whereas Orlando City has struggled.

But for some added value, we recommend betting on Real Salt Lake to win the first half, which would bring a higher potential payout.

Correct score prediction for Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake

The favoritism in the odds points to Orlando City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Orlando City 1-0 Real Salt Lake. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake

Check out where to watch the live match between Real Salt Lake and Orlando City:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Orlando City and Real Salt Lake

The line-ups for Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Orlando City Soccer Club line-up

  • 3

    Adrián Marín

    Defender

  • 4

    David Brekalo

  • 5

    Luis Aquino

    Midfielder

  • 6

    Robin Jansson

    Defender

  • 7

    Antoine Griezmann

    Forward

  • 14

    Tyrese Spicer

    Forward

  • 16

    Wilder Cartagena

    Midfielder

  • 22

    Justin Ellis

    Forward

  • 24

    Griffin Dorsey

    Defender

  • 71

    Maxime Crépeau

  • 77

    Iván Angulo

    Forward

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Real Salt Lake line-up

  • 1

    Rafael Cabral Barbosa

    Goalkeeper

  • 2

    DeAndre Yedlin

    Defender

  • 4

    Lukas Engel

    Defender

  • 6

    Stijn Spierings

    Midfielder

  • 8

    Juan Magole

  • 9

    Morgan Guilavogui

    Forward

  • 10

    Diego Luna

    Midfielder

  • 21

    Juan José Arias

    Defender

  • 22

    Sergi Solans Ormo

    Forward

  • 26

    Philip Quinton

    Defender

  • 92

    Noel Caliskan

    Midfielder

The Real Salt Lake starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake

Match: Orlando City vs Real Salt Lake

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 23/08/2026

Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Inter&Co Stadium (The Exploria)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 19 August 2026, at 20:03 Last updated on 19 August 2026, at 20:03
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.