Main prediction: Real Salt Lake to win
Alternative tip: draw or Real Salt Lake
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 16/08 (Sunday), at America First Field (The RioT), at 02:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Real Salt Lake have won 1 time(s) and score 1.2 goals per match. Meanwhile, Minnesota United have won 0 time(s). Real Salt Lake have a 54% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United.
Prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United
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Overview Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United
Real Salt Lake are favourites, with a 54% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Minnesota United Football Club win are at 4.89 and a draw at 8.5.
In the MLS, Real Salt Lake have 8 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 29 goal(s) scored and 25 conceded, having Sergi Solans Ormo as top scorer with 7 goal(s). Meanwhile, Minnesota United have 6 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 20 goal(s) scored and 25 conceded, and Kelvin Yeboah as top scorer with 8 goal(s).
Real Salt Lake are unbeaten against Minnesota United in 9 matches.
Real Salt Lake have conceded goals in all of their last 4 clashes against Minnesota United.
Real Salt Lake are winless in 4 matches in the competition.
Real Salt Lake have conceded goals in their last 5 matches in the competition.
In the last 3 matches involving Real Salt Lake, all had over 9.5 corners.
Minnesota United are winless in 7 matches in the competition.
In the last 4 matches involving Minnesota United, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.
Head-to-head between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United
In 22 clashes, Minnesota United have the advantage over Real Salt Lake: 7 win(s) against 3 and 12 draw(s). The most recent was on 23/05/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Minnesota United 1-1 Real Salt Lake.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United, 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 have played 17 match(es) in the MLS.
See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:
8 win(s), 3 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.59 point(s) per match
29 goals scored (1.71 per match)
Top scorer: Sergi Solans Ormo (7 goal(s))
Minnesota United: current form
For the visitors, Minnesota United have played 18 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.
See their performance:
6 win(s), 6 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.33 point(s) per match
20 goals scored (1.11 per match)
Top scorer: Kelvin Yeboah (8 goal(s))
Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United key players
In the MLS, Sergi Solans Ormo carries Real Salt Lake's attack with 7 goal(s).
The playmaker is Juan Manuel Sanabria Magole, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Sergi Solans Ormo has 7 goal(s).
On the other side, Kelvin Yeboah is the name that frightens the most for The Loons with 8 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Joaquín Nicolás Pereyra leads in assists with 6. In the whole season, Kelvin Yeboah has accumulated 8 goal(s).
Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United statistics in the MLS
Real Salt Lake have an average of 10.65 corners and 2.06 cards per match. Minnesota United have 10.44 corners and 2 cards. Follow all the statistics for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United below.
Real Salt Lake
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L D W |
1 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Away | D L L D L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 88% | 11% |
| Goals | 3.18 | 3.25 | 3.11 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 2.25 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.47 | 1 | 1.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 76% | 63% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 13% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 63% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.64 | 1.93 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.29 | 1.66 |
Minnesota United
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D L |
0.6 |
| Home | D D D L D |
0.8 |
| Away | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 22% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1.44 | 3.56 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 0.78 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1.39 | 0.67 | 2.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 33% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 44% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 44% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 33% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.55 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.23 | 1.67 |
More tips for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United
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Correct score prediction for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United
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 Minnesota United. The correct result market is unpredictable by nature. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United
Check out where to watch the live match between Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United
The line-ups for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United 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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8
Juan Magole
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10
Diego Luna
Midfielder
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22
Sergi Solans Ormo
Forward
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23
Chadwick Zachary Booth
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26
Philip Quinton
Defender
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27
Griffin Dillon
Midfielder
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29
Samuel Junqua
Defender
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70
Lineker Santos
Forward
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92
Noel Caliskan
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Minnesota United Football Club line-up
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3
Kyle Duncan
Defender
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8
Tomás Alejandro Chancalay
Forward
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12
Drake Callender
Goalkeeper
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13
Anthony Markanich
Defender
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15
Michael Boxall
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20
Wil Trapp
Midfielder
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23
Morris Duggan
Defender
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26
Joaquín Nicolás Pereyra
Midfielder
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28
Jefferson Beleño
Defender
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29
Mamadou Dieng
Forward
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30
Owen Géne
Midfielder
The Minnesota United starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United
Match: Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 16/08/2026
Time: 02:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: America First Field (The RioT)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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