Main prediction: both teams to score (BTTS)
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
A clash with history. Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles are synonymous with rivalry and now they meet again this 06/09, at America First Field (The RioT), at 02:30.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Real Salt Lake have won 0 time(s). Los Angeles have won 0. Real Salt Lake have a 37.74% probability of winning according to the sportsbooks.
Check out the probable line-ups here, where to watch and the prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles in the MLS 2026.
Prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles
BTTS - Yes
Overview Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles
Real Salt Lake are favourites, with a 37.74% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) win are at 2.73 and a draw at 9.
In the Major League Soccer, Real Salt Lake have 8 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 9 defeat(s), with 34 goal(s) scored and 33 conceded. The top scorer is Sergi Solans Ormo, with 9 goal(s). On the other side, Los Angeles have 10 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 36 goal(s) scored and 22 conceded. Denis Bouanga is the top scorer with 11 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles
In 21 clashes, Los Angeles have the advantage over Real Salt Lake: 16 win(s) against 4 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 23/07/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Los Angeles 3-1 Real Salt Lake.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Real Salt Lake: current form
Real Salt Lake are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the Major League Soccer 2026:
8 win(s), 4 draw(s), 9 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.33 point(s) per match
34 goals scored (1.62 per match)
Top scorer: Sergi Solans Ormo (9 goal(s))
Los Angeles: current form
For the visitors, Los Angeles have played 23 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.
See their performance:
10 win(s), 6 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.57 point(s) per match
36 goals scored (1.57 per match)
Top scorer: Denis Bouanga (11 goal(s))
Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles key players
In the MLS, Sergi Solans Ormo carries Real Salt Lake's attack with 9 goal(s).
The playmaker is Juan Manuel Sanabria Magole, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Sergi Solans Ormo has 9 goal(s).
On the other side, Denis Bouanga is the name that frightens the most for The Black & Gold with 11 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Heung-Min Son leads in assists with 8. In the whole season, Denis Bouanga has accumulated 11 goal(s).
Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles statistics in the MLS
Real Salt Lake have an average of 10.62 corners and 2.33 cards per match. Meanwhile, Los Angeles have 11.13 corners and 1.78 cards. See the numbers for Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles in the table below.
Real Salt Lake
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D D |
0.4 |
| Home | L D W W W |
2 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 70% | 9% |
| Goals | 3.19 | 3.5 | 2.91 |
| Scored | 1.62 | 2.2 | 1.09 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.3 | 1.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 76% | 70% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 10% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 60% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.89 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.32 | 1.62 |
Los Angeles
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L D |
0.6 |
| Home | D L W W W |
2 |
| Away | D L D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 58% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.52 | 2.83 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 1.92 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 0.96 | 0.92 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 33% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 52% | 58% | 45% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 17% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 58% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.67 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.42 | 1.44 |
More tips for Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles
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Correct score prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles
Real Salt Lake's favoritism is backed by the numbers and history points to goals at both ends. Correct result: Real Salt Lake 2-1 Los Angeles. The correct result market is unpredictable by nature. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles
Check out where to watch the live match between Los Angeles and Real Salt Lake:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles
The line-ups for Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles 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.
Real Salt Lake line-up
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1
Rafael Cabral Barbosa
Goalkeeper
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2
DeAndre Yedlin
Defender
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3
Kobi Henry
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7
Pablo Ruíz
Midfielder
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9
Morgan Guilavogui
Forward
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21
Juan José Arias
Defender
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22
Sergi Solans Ormo
Forward
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29
Samuel Junqua
Defender
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39
Aiden Hezarkhani
Forward
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92
Noel Caliskan
Midfielder
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98
Alexandros Katranis
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) line-up
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1
Hugo Lloris
Goalkeeper
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4
Eddie Martínez
Defender
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5
Ryan Porteous
Defender
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7
Heung-Min Son
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8
Marky Delgado
Midfielder
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17
Jeremy Ebobisse
Forward
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23
Yevgen Cheberko
Defender
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24
Ryan Hollingshead
Defender
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33
Aaron Long
Defender
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66
Mathieu Choiniere
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99
Denis Bouanga
Forward
The Los Angeles starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles
Match: Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 06/09/2026
Time: 02:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: America First Field (The RioT)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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